Section 58-02-08-09 - Animals1. Pets shall be personally attended at all times and shall be effectively restrained by a portable enclosure or a leash not exceeding six feet [1.83 meters] in length. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 3 noncriminal offense. 2. No person may keep a noisy, vicious, or dangerous pet or other animal, or one which is disturbing to other persons, in a state park. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 1 noncriminal offense. 3. Pet waste must be bagged and disposed of in an appropriate waste container. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 3 noncriminal offense. 4. Animals are not allowed on any designated swimming areas, playgrounds, in buildings, or other posted areas in a state park, except for animals used to assist the disabled. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 3 noncriminal offense. 5. No person may tie or hitch any animal to a tree or plant. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 2 noncriminal offense. 6. No person may bring riding or pack animals onto a site or trail which has not been developed and maintained to accommodate riding or pack animals. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 2 noncriminal offense. 7. Only certified weed-free hay and feed are allowed in state parks. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 3 noncriminal offense. 8. All riding or pack animals must be restrained and under control. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 2 noncriminal offense. 9. Horse waste and hay must be removed daily from all areas except designated horse trails. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 2 noncriminal offense. 10. No person shall apply, or allow to be applied, any pesticide, within a state park unless it is formulated and labeled for household use only and does not require mixing or spraying with any type of carrier. If applying an authorized treatment, the treatment must not infringe on people or property in adjacent use areas. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 2 noncriminal offense. N.D. Admin Code 58-02-08-09
Effective September 1,1987; amended effective February 1,1996; April 1, 2006; May 1, 2011.General Authority: NDCC 55-08-01.3, 55-08-05
Law Implemented: NDCC 55-08-01.3, 55-08-04, 55-08-05