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North Dakota Century Code Title 4.1. Agriculture § 4.1-75-02. Estrays--Possession

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. If an individual discovers an estray on property that the individual owns or controls, the individual shall make a good-faith effort to:

a. Take possession of the estray;

b. Determine its ownership; and

c. Facilitate its return.

2. If the individual is unable to determine its ownership, the individual shall:

a. Notify the sheriff of the county in which the estray was found or the chief brand inspector, and:

(1) Provide to the sheriff or the chief brand inspector any information that may assist in determining ownership of the estray;

(2) Make the estray available for examination if requested by the chief brand inspector; and

(3) Follow the directives of the chief brand inspector regarding the estray's care and disposal; or

b. Deliver the estray to a livestock auction market in this state or to an out-of-state livestock auction market that receives brand inspection services under section 4.1-73-24 and notify the brand inspector that it appears to be an estray.

3. Any person failing to comply with this section is liable to the owner of the estray for treble damages and may not claim reimbursement for any expenses otherwise allowed under this chapter.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 4.1. Agriculture § 4.1-75-02. Estrays--Possession - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-4-1-agriculture/nd-cent-code-sect-4-1-75-02/

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