Current through the 2023 Legislative Sessions
Section 12.1-21.1-02 - Animal facility - Damage or destructionNo person without the effective consent of the owner may:
1. Intentionally damage or destroy an animal facility, an animal or property in or on the animal facility, or any enterprise conducted at the animal facility.2. Acquire or otherwise exercise control over an animal facility or an animal or other property from an animal facility with the intent to deprive the owner and to damage the enterprise conducted at the facility.3. Enter an animal facility, not then open to the public, with intent to commit an act prohibited by this section.4. Enter an animal facility and remain concealed with intent to commit an act prohibited by this section.5. Enter an animal facility and commit or attempt to commit an act prohibited by this section.6. Enter an animal facility and use or attempt to use a camera, video recorder, or any other video or audio recording equipment.7. Intentionally turn out or release any animal in or on an animal facility. This section does not apply to lawful activities of a governmental agency carrying out its duties under law.