§ 35-17-01 — Agister's lien authorized

Any person to whom any animal is entrusted by the owner thereof for the purpose of
feeding, herding, pasturing, or ranching has a lien upon the animals for the amount that may be
due for feeding, herding, pasturing, or ranching, and is authorized to retain possession of the
animal until the amount is paid. This section does not apply to stolen stock.