N.D. Cent. Code § 4.1-16-11
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4.1-16-11. Confiscation and disposal
Official statutory text
4.1-16-11. Confiscation and disposal
Except as provided for in section 4.1-16-10, the agriculture commissioner or a law
enforcement officer may confiscate bees, hives, or beekeeping equipment, being transported or
maintained in violation of this chapter. Any bees, hives, or beekeeping equipment, confiscated
under this section, must be disposed of pursuant to a court order or an administrative order
issued by the commissioner, unless the beekeeper or other responsible person appears to claim
the property and pay any costs incurred by the commissioner due to the confiscation and any
civil penalties imposed under this section.
Except as provided for in section 4.1-16-10, the agriculture commissioner or a law
enforcement officer may confiscate bees, hives, or beekeeping equipment, being transported or
maintained in violation of this chapter. Any bees, hives, or beekeeping equipment, confiscated
under this section, must be disposed of pursuant to a court order or an administrative order
issued by the commissioner, unless the beekeeper or other responsible person appears to claim
the property and pay any costs incurred by the commissioner due to the confiscation and any
civil penalties imposed under this section.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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