N.D. Cent. Code § 4.1-75-08

Current through 2023 Legislative Sessions

Section 4.1-75-08 - Possession of estray - Immunity from liability

1. If an individual, without being negligent, takes possession of an estray and complies with this chapter, that individual is not liable:

a. For any injury or damage caused by the estray while in the individual's possession or in the event the estray escapes; or

b. For any economic loss incurred by:

(1) The owner of the estray, if later identified; or

(2) Any other person having a claim to the estray.

2. If an individual, without being negligent, attempts to take possession of an estray in order to comply with this chapter, that individual is not liable:

a. For any injury or damage caused by the estray during the attempt to take possession; or

b. For any economic loss incurred by:

(1) The owner of the estray, if later identified; or

(2) Any other person having a claim to the estray.

N.D.C.C. § 4.1-75-08

Added by S.L. 2013, ch. 72 (HB 1026),§ 4, eff. 7/1/2013.