North Dakota Code 4.1-03-11 – Assessment – Penalty
(Contingent expiration date – See note) 1. a. Any person who sells cattle in this state or from this state must pay an assessment equal to the amount set forth in federal law.
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 B misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $1,500 |
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 4.1-03-11
- 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
b. In addition to the assessment required in subdivision a, any person who sells cattle in this state or from this state must pay an assessment equal to one dollar for each animal sold.
2. The assessment provided for in subsection 1 does not apply to cattle owned by a person who certifies to the commission, on forms provided by the commission, that:
a. The person’s only share in the proceeds of a sale is a sales commission, handling fee, or other service fee; or
b. (1) The person acquired ownership of the cattle to facilitate the transfer of ownership to a third party; (2) The person resold the cattle within ten days from the date on which the person acquired ownership; and
(3) Any assessment that was levied upon the prior owner has been collected and remitted or will be remitted in a timely fashion.
3. Any person willfully providing false or misleading information to the commission under this section is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.