N.D. Cent. Code § 20.1-08-04.11

Current through 2023 Legislative Sessions
Section 20.1-08-04.11 - Governor's executive order or proclamation declaring animal health emergency

In accordance with chapter 37-17.1, the governor may declare an animal health emergency upon determining that the wildlife of this state are at risk from diseases imported by foreign animals, a foreign animal disease, bioterrorism event, or an emerging animal disease. Upon the declaration of an animal health emergency the governor, after consultation with the state veterinarian or state board of animal health, may order the sampling, destruction, and disposition of wildlife populations, as the governor deems necessary to abate the animal health emergency.

N.D.C.C. § 20.1-08-04.11