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ND HB1223
ND HB1223The penalty for an individual under twenty-one years of age who consumes, purchases, or possesses an alcoholic beverage; and to provide a penalty.
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Introduced
01/11/2021
01/11/2021
In Committee
03/22/2021
03/22/2021
Crossed Over
02/02/2021
02/02/2021
Passed
03/25/2021
03/25/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/01/2021
04/01/2021
Introduced Session
67th Legislative Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 5-01-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the penalty for an individual under twenty-one years of age who consumes, purchases, or possesses an alcoholic beverage; and to provide a penalty.
AI Summary
This bill amends North Dakota law to change the penalty for individuals under 21 years of age who consume, purchase, or possess alcoholic beverages. The bill reduces the penalty from a Class B misdemeanor to an infraction, and also requires the court to sentence violators to an evidence-based alcohol and drug education program. The bill also provides immunity from prosecution for individuals under 21 who contact law enforcement or emergency medical services to report another individual under 21 in need of medical assistance due to alcohol consumption.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Mary Adams (D)*,
Zac Ista (D)*,
Corey Mock (D)*,
Emily O'Brien (R)*,
Shannon Roers Jones (R)*,
Steve Vetter (R)*,
JoNell Bakke (D),
Joan Heckaman (D),
Curt Kreun (R),
Scott Meyer (R),
Last Action
Signed by Governor 03/31 (on 04/01/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/67-2021/bill-actions/ba1223.html |
| BillText | https://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/67-2021/documents/21-0536-02000.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/67-2021/documents/21-0536-01000.pdf |
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