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.
Citation: NDCC § 36-26-04.
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.
Citation: NDCC § 36-26-05.