N.D. Cent. Code § 36-21.2-10
Current through the 2023 Legislative Sessions
If upon examining an animal a licensed veterinarian determines that there is reasonable cause to believe an animal has been neglected, abused, treated cruelly, or subjected to any act or omission in violation of this chapter, the veterinarian may retain custody of the animal and shall immediately notify law enforcement officials regarding the determination.
N.D.C.C. § 36-21.2-10