# Title 47 — Property

## Chapter 47-27 — Closing Fence Gates

### § 47-27-01. Fence gates to be closed.

A person who opens a gate or bars in a fence enclosing farm premises shall not leave such
gate or bars open unless that person is in lawful possession of the premises.
### § 47-27-02. Private road not changed to public road.

Nothing contained in this chapter shall in any way change a private road through enclosed
farm premises into a public road, nor take from a person in lawful possession of any premises
the right to close any private road through such premises.
### § 47-27-03. Violations - Penalty.

Anyone who shall violate the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a class B
misdemeanor and, in addition, shall be civilly liable for any damages that may result, directly or
indirectly.
