(1) A person who finds livestock unlawfully being permitted to run at large upon the premises of the person, or premises of which the person has lawful possession or control, may take up the livestock if the owner thereof is known to the person.
(2) A person taking up livestock shall within five days give notice of the taking up by certified or registered mail addressed to the owner or person having control of the livestock. The notice shall:
(a) Contain a concise description of the livestock, including marks and brands, if any.
(b) State that the livestock will be released to and sold by the State Department of Agriculture as an estray unless redeemed before such sale.
(c) Designate the time and place of sale, as approved by the department. The sale shall be held not less than 30 days nor more than 45 days from the date of the taking up.
(3) A person taking up livestock shall within five days of giving the notice provided in subsection (2) of this section forward a copy of the notice to the department or give a copy of the notice to a brand inspector or other agent of the department. [1957 c.604 §24]
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