There is a newer version of the North Dakota Century Code
2009 North Dakota Code
36 Livestock
36-26 Feral Swine
Download pdfstate. 3. a. A person may not: (1) Hunt or trap feral swine; (2) Sponsor or promote the hunting or trapping of feral swine; (3) Assist in the hunting or trapping of feral swine; (4) Profit from the release of feral swine; or (5) Profit from the hunting or trapping of feral swine. b. Paragraphs 1 through 3 of subdivision a do not apply to a state or federal
agency or any person authorized by a state or federal agency to engage in the
control or eradication of feral swine. 36-26-04. Presence of feral swine - Notification of board - Immediate threat. 1. Any person having reason to believe that feral swine are present on property owned
by or legally occupied by that person shall notify the board and cooperate with the
board in controlling or eradicating the feral swine. 2. a. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, if a person encounters a
feral swine on property owned by or legally occupied by that person and
determines that the feral swine poses a threat of harm or destruction of
property, the person may immediately eradicate the feral swine. b. Any person eradicating a swine under this subsection shall notify the board as
soon as practicable, but in no event later than twenty-four hours after the time
of the eradication. The person shall follow any instructions given by the board
with respect to the handling of the carcass, preservation of the carcass for
testing, and disposal of the carcass. Page No. 1 36-26-05. Civil penalty. 1. Any person violating section 36-26-03 is subject to: a. A civil penalty in an amount not exceeding five thousand dollars per violation;
and b. A claim for the actual costs of control or eradication incurred by any state or
federal government agency as a result of the person's violation. 2. Any person violating section 36-26-04 is subject to a civil penalty in an amount not
exceeding two hundred fifty dollars for a first offense and a civil penalty in an amount
not exceeding five thousand dollars for a subsequent offense. Page No. 2 Document Outline chapter 36-26 feral swine
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