Unattended animal in motor vehicle - Penalty
N.D. Cent. Code § 36-21.2-12
in effect36-21.2-12. Unattended animal in motor vehicle - Penalty
1. An individual may not leave an animal unattended in a motor vehicle without ensuring
that the animal's health and safety is not endangered.
2. An individual who violates this section is guilty of an infraction.
3. A law enforcement officer may use reasonable means to enter a motor vehicle and
remove an animal left in violation of this section.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t36c21-2.pdf#nameddest=36-21p2-12Fetched: 10/16/2026
