N.D. Cent. Code § 4.1-72-04
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4.1-72-04. Chief brand inspector - Deputy brand inspectors - Licensed peace officers
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4.1-72-04. Chief brand inspector - Deputy brand inspectors - Licensed peace officers
The chief brand inspector and any individual employed by the North Dakota stockmen's
association to serve as a deputy brand inspector must be licensed peace officers in accordance
with chapter 12-63 or hold a limited peace officer license under section 12-63-09. As used in this
section "peace officer" has the same meaning as in section 12-63-01. These peace officers may
exercise the full authority of their license to enforce the brand laws and any other state laws
relating to livestock. The chief brand inspector and the deputy brand inspectors may provide aid
and assistance to other law enforcement agencies or officers, upon request, provided the
requests are not for continuous or ongoing assistance.
The chief brand inspector and any individual employed by the North Dakota stockmen's
association to serve as a deputy brand inspector must be licensed peace officers in accordance
with chapter 12-63 or hold a limited peace officer license under section 12-63-09. As used in this
section "peace officer" has the same meaning as in section 12-63-01. These peace officers may
exercise the full authority of their license to enforce the brand laws and any other state laws
relating to livestock. The chief brand inspector and the deputy brand inspectors may provide aid
and assistance to other law enforcement agencies or officers, upon request, provided the
requests are not for continuous or ongoing assistance.
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