(A) In the case of any motor vehicle/livestock collision in an open range area of the county, not otherwise limited by division § 70.23(A), where the motor vehicle causes damage to livestock, the motor vehicle driver(s) shall fully compensate the owner for the fair market value of the damages. To obtain this compensation, the owner shall:
(1) File an accident report with the County Sheriff’s office no later than 14 days after the livestock damage(s) are discovered;
(2) In cases where the driver’s identity and contact information are known, hand deliver or mail to the driver (mailing to be postmarked by the fourteenth day) a copy of the accident report and a request for compensation no later than 14 days after the livestock damage(s) are discovered, or no later than 14 days after date the owner learns the identity and contact information of the driver, whichever triggering date is later; and
(3) In cases where the driver has auto liability insurance coverage, and the identity of the driver and the driver’s contact information are known to the owner, and the identity and contact information of the driver’s auto liability insurance policy are known to the owner, the owner shall ensure that a claim is filed with the driver’s insurance company no later than 14 days after the livestock damage(s) are discovered, or no later than 14 days after date the owner learns the identity and contact information of the driver and the name and contact information of the driver’s auto insurance policy, whichever triggering date is later.
(B) In cases where the elements and conditions of division (A) above are satisfied, the driver of the motor vehicle shall, within 30 days after notice is given under division (A)(1) above, pay the livestock owner fair market value for damages caused by the collision.
(C) In the event that the collision took place in accordance with the provisions listed in § 70.23(B), the motor vehicle driver shall not be required to compensate the livestock owner for damages.
(Ord. 2020-1, passed 1-27-2020)