Bill > HB1588

This bill makes several amendments to North Dakota's laws regarding dangerous weapons and concealed carry. The bill expands the definition of a "dangerous weapon" by increasing the blade length from five to six inches for knives that are considered dangerous. It modifies regulations around possessing firearms or dangerous weapons at public gatherings, adding new exceptions such as allowing individuals with specific permissions to carry weapons in certain locations like churches (with approval from religious leaders) and creating a standardized approach for security personnel. The bill also increases the maximum fee for concealed carry license testing from $50 to $100 and updates requirements for carrying a concealed weapon, such as allowing digital images of licenses and identification cards and clarifying when individuals must inform law enforcement about carrying a concealed firearm. Additionally, the bill changes penalties for violations, converting some infractions to noncriminal offenses with specific monetary fees, such as a $100 fee for violating weapon possession restrictions at public gatherings and a $20 fee for failing to produce a license when requested by law enforcement. The overall intent appears to be providing more flexibility in weapon regulations while maintaining public safety standards.

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https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1588.html