1.    An individual may not leave an animal unattended in a motor vehicle without ensuring that the animal’s health and safety is not endangered.

Attorney's Note

Under the North Dakota Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Infractionup to $1,000
For details, see §

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Terms Used In North Dakota Code 36-21.2-12

2.    An individual who violates this section is guilty of an infraction.

3.    A law enforcement officer may use reasonable means to enter a motor vehicle and remove an animal left in violation of this section.