North Dakota § 42-03-01 - When dogs are a public nuisance
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 42-03-01 — When dogs are a public nuisance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-03-01. When dogs are a public nuisance
Any dog that habitually molests a person traveling peaceably on the public road or street is a public nuisance. Upon written complaint to a district or municipal judge describing the dog, giving the name of the dog and the dog's owner if known, and, if not, so stating, and alleging that the dog is a public nuisance, the district or municipal judge shall give notice to the dog's owner that a complaint has been filed that the dog has been molesting certain persons and that the owner shall take the necessary action to prevent the dog from any further violations of this chapter. If the district or municipal judge receives a further complaint regarding the dog after notice has been given under this section, the judge shall issue a summons, if the owner is known, commanding the owner to appear before the judge in the same manner as other court summonses.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 42-03-01
What does North Dakota Century Code § 42-03-01 cover?
Section 42-03-01 ("When dogs are a public nuisance") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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