§ 20.1-10-01 — Property unlawfully taken, transported, or used to be confiscated by certain game and fish officials - Procedure

certain game and fish officials - Procedure.
The director, deputy director, or any bonded game warden shall seize all wild birds, wild
animals, or fish, or any part thereof, taken, killed, or possessed, or transported contrary to law,
and shall seize all dogs, guns, seines, nets, boats, lights, automobiles, vehicles,
instrumentalities, appliances, and devices unlawfully used, or held with intent to be unlawfully
used, in pursuing, taking, or attempting to take, concealing, or disposing of wild birds, wild
animals, or fish, or any part thereof. Property used or held with the intent to be used unlawfully
in pursuing, taking, attempting to take, concealing, or disposing of wild birds, wild animals, or
fish may not be confiscated when the violation is a noncriminal offense. All property seized must
be held subject to the order of a court of competent jurisdiction. When property is confiscated,
the confiscating officer shall bring the alleged offender before a court of competent jurisdiction
for the purpose of determining disposition. However, if the court having nominal jurisdiction over
the alleged wrongdoer determines that the value of the confiscated property exceeds the court's
jurisdictional limitations, the matter may, upon the motion of either party, be removed to district
court for determination. If the alleged offender desires an attorney, a reasonable time must be
given to secure counsel. If it is not feasible to bring the alleged offender immediately before the
court, the property may not be seized or confiscated if the alleged offender gives a receipt to the
officer assuring delivery before the court when the matter comes up. The receipt must contain
the provisions of this section to advise the alleged offender of the law.