N.D. Cent. Code § 58-13-09: Estray - Notification of North Dakota stockmen's association

If the poundmaster comes into possession of any animal that the poundmaster believes is an estray, the poundmaster shall contact the brand inspector and deliver or arrange for the delivery of the animal to a licensed livestock auction market. The brand inspector shall provide for the disposition of the animal under chapter 36-22. The poundmaster may recover charges and expenses for the delivery of the estray.