North Dakota § 23-36-05 - Assistance of state and local agencies
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§ 23-36-05. Assistance of state and local agencies
If a warrant is issued under section 23-36-04 and upon written request of the department, the game and fish department, the state veterinarian, or the wildlife services program of the United States department of agriculture animal and plant health inspection service shall provide assistance to the department in any action to seize, impound, quarantine, or test an animal suspected of having rabies or that has possibly exposed an individual to rabies or possibly has been exposed to rabies, and shall carry out any other preventive measures the department requests. For purposes of this section, a request from the department means only a request for assistance as to a particular and singular suspicion of exposure to rabies and does not constitute a continuous request for assistance. The duty of the game and fish department to cooperate and provide assistance under this section is limited to cases involving a wild animal and is applicable only if no other agency is available for law enforcement or animal control services.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 23-36-05
What does North Dakota Century Code § 23-36-05 cover?
Section 23-36-05 ("Assistance of state and local agencies") 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.
How do I cite North Dakota § 23-36-05?
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