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ND HB1172

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2011

Primary Sponsor

Dan Ruby

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Origin

House of Representatives

62nd Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends North Dakota Century Code section 36-11-07 to modify liability rules for livestock owners whose animals injure persons or damage property
  • Livestock owners are not liable for damage to motor vehicles or their occupants on public highways within designated grazing areas that display approved limited liability signs posted 200-400 feet from the highway entrance
  • Livestock owners are not liable for damage to crops, property, or trespasses within designated grazing areas, except as provided in section 36-11-09
  • A "grazing area" is designated by a majority vote of county commissioners either by commissioner motion or by petition from a majority of property owners and tenants; the area must be primarily used for grazing and enclosed by fence or suitable means
  • Outside designated grazing areas, livestock owners remain liable for all damages caused by their livestock, including statutory costs and reasonable attorney's fees as determined by the court

Legislative Description

Liability for livestock injuring persons or damaging property.

Last Action

Request return from committee

1/19/2011

Committee Referrals

Agriculture1/6/2011

Full Bill Text

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