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ND HB1172
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/6/2011
Primary Sponsor
Dan Ruby
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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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