North Dakota Code 36-15-21 – Calfhood vaccination against brucellosis required – Penalty
1. A person may not bring into this state or receive from outside this state any female cattle over the maximum vaccination age prescribed in the brucellosis eradication uniform methods and rules approved by the United States department of agriculture’s animal and plant health inspection service unless the cattle have been officially calfhood vaccinated against brucellosis or a waiver has been granted by the board in accordance with section 36-15-21.1. This subsection does not apply if the cattle originate from a free state, a United States possession, or a Canadian province or territory, which does not place requirements on North Dakota-origin female cattle regarding calfhood brucellosis vaccinations or brucellosis testing before entry.
Attorney's Note
Under the North Dakota Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 360 days | up to $3,000 |
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 36-15-21
- Female: means a girl, woman, or an individual whose biological reproductive system is developed to produce ova. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
- Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
- United States: includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
2. A person who brings female cattle into this state from a reciprocating free state, United States possession, or Canadian province or territory shall prove that the cattle were located in that state, possession, province, or territory for a period of at least sixty days.
3. For purposes of this section, “officially calfhood vaccinated” means a female bovine vaccinated against brucellosis as prescribed in the brucellosis eradication uniform methods and rules approved by the United States department of agriculture’s animal and plant health inspection service.
4. In addition to other penalties provided in this chapter, a person who violates this section is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.