1.    Except as otherwise provided in section 4.1-75-05, the individual taking possession of an estray in accordance with this chapter is entitled to receive reimbursement for incurred expenses in accordance with a reimbursement schedule developed by the North Dakota stockmen’s association.

2.    The amount reimbursable under this section must be deducted from the proceeds of the estray’s sale. Any amount remaining thereafter must be forwarded to the North Dakota stockmen’s association and submitted to the state treasurer for deposit in the North Dakota stockmen’s association fund.