Current through 2024 Legislative Session
Section 36-26-04 - Presence of feral swine - Notification of board - Immediate threat1. 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.