Bill > HB1350

This bill amends the North Dakota Century Code's definition of "dangerous weapon" by adding an exception for items used for carrying out a business, trade, or profession. The existing definition of dangerous weapon is quite broad, encompassing a wide range of objects such as switchblades, martial arts weapons, various types of knives, projectile weapons like BB guns, and devices capable of emitting noxious substances. The bill maintains most of the original definition but introduces a new exclusion that allows certain tools or implements used in professional contexts to be exempt from being classified as dangerous weapons. The amendment also preserves existing exceptions for self-defense sprays and voltage-based defensive devices, with specific conditions regarding projectile and voltage applications. This change appears to provide more flexibility in how certain tools are categorized, potentially reducing the legal complexity for professionals who might carry implements that could previously have been considered dangerous weapons.

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https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1350.html