North Dakota Administrative Code Title 48.1 - State Board of Animal Health
North Dakota Administrative Code Title 48.1 governs rules established by the State Board of Animal Health, under the North Dakota Department of Agriculture. It’s organized into 13 distinct articles, each directed at specific areas of animal oversight:
📁 Title 48.1 – State Board of Animal Health
Article 48.1‑01 – General Administration
Contains definitions, quarantine procedures, waivers/exemptions, rules on virulent products, rendering plants, and the authority of board agents
Article 48.1‑02 – Auction Markets
Regulations for livestock auction operations
Article 48.1‑03 – Brand Inspection
Rules governing animal branding practices
Articles 48.1‑04 to 48.1‑13 – Species‑specific oversight
48.1‑04: Bison
48.1‑05: Cattle
48.1‑06: Equine
48.1‑07: Farmed Elk
48.1‑08: Goats
48.1‑09: Non‑traditional livestock (wildlife in captivity)
48.1‑10: Poultry
48.1‑11: Sheep
48.1‑12: Swine
48.1‑13: Other Animals
🔍 Key Highlights
Article 48.1‑01‑01 defines essential terms (e.g. “certificate of veterinary inspection,” “importation permit”) and references ND Century Code 36‑01 for legal authority and implementation
Non‑traditional Livestock (Art 48.1‑09) categorizes captive wildlife into three risk levels—domestic-like, potentially hazardous, and inherently dangerous species—and lays out licensing, housing, quarantine, and auction permit requirements. Skunks and raccoons are outright prohibited
📌 Practical Use
The code is updated quarterly; official versions are found on North Dakota’s legislative website for current regulatory conditions
Enables clear guidelines for livestock producers, veterinarians, wildlife rehabilitators, and auction managers to comply with state animal health policies.
🧭 Next Steps
For online access and regulations text, refer to the North Dakota Administrative Code portal on the legislative site or legal publishers like Cornell’s LII or Justia.
For enforcement, compliance assistance, or veterinary matters, connect with the ND Department of Agriculture – Animal Health Division
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