# Title 48.1 — State Board of Animal Health

## Article 48.1-01 — General Administration

## Chapter 48.1-01-05 — Quarantines

Infected with or Exposed to Contagious or Infectious Disease
### § 48.1-01-05-01. State veterinarian quarantine authority.

The board authorizes the state veterinarian to quarantine:
1. Any domestic animal or nontraditional livestock that is infected, or may be infected, with
contagious or infectious disease or which has been exposed, or may be exposed, to
contagious or infectious diseases.
2. Any city, civil township, county, or areas within a county in North Dakota and any enclosure,
building, or any domestic animal or nontraditional livestock therein, which is infected or may
be infected or exposed or may be exposed to any contagious or infectious disease.
3. Animals imported which are not in compliance with importation requirements may be
quarantined until the disease status of the animals can be determined and until all vaccination
and test requirements can be verified.
History: Effective July 1, 2016; amended effective July 1, 2024.
General Authority: NDCC 36-01-08
Law Implemented: NDCC 36-01-06, 36-01-12
### § 48.1-01-05-02. Designation and identification of premises.

The board may require identification and designation of premises where exposed or infected
animals are or have been located. Premises must be identified and designated by readily visible
suitable placards as determined by the board. Placards may not be removed unless the removal has
been approved by the state veterinarian.
History: Effective July 1, 2016.
General Authority: NDCC 36-01-08
Law Implemented: NDCC 36-01-12
### § 48.1-01-05-03. Quarantines.

Repealed effective July 1, 2024.
### § 48.1-01-05-04. Identification of exposed or infected animals.

The board may require individual identification of exposed or infected animals prior to relocating or
movement of that animal. The method and type of identification must be in a manner prescribed by the
board or state veterinarian.
History: Effective July 1, 2016.
General Authority: NDCC 36-01-08
Law Implemented: NDCC 36-01-08

### § 48.1-01-05-05. Exception to prohibition and notice requirements upon sale or gift of animal

infected with or exposed to contagious or infectious disease.
The provisions of North Dakota Century Code section 36-14-01 do not apply to animals infected
with or suspected of being exposed to any contagious or infectious disease provided that:
1. The disease is not subject to quarantine as indicated by the reportable disease list maintained
by the board; and
2. The animals:
a. Are not reasonably known to be infected with contagious disease; or
b. Remain in slaughter channels.
History: Effective July 1, 2016.
General Authority: NDCC 36-01-08
Law Implemented: NDCC 36-01-08
