Penalty for harassment of domestic animals
N.D. Cent. Code § 39-08-19
in effect39-08-19. Penalty for harassment of domestic animals
Any person operating a motorcycle, snowmobile, or other motor vehicle who willfully
harasses or frightens any domestic animal, is, upon conviction, guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
If injury or death results to the animal due to such action, such person is liable for the value of
the animal and exemplary damages as provided in section 36-21-13.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t39c08.pdf#nameddest=39-08-19Fetched: 10/16/2026
