2023 Legislation
- House Bill 1339
- Summary: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 62.1-02-10, 62.1-03-01, 62.1-04-02, 62.1-04-03, and 62.1-04-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle, carrying a handgun, carrying a concealed firearm, a license to carry a concealed firearm, and producing a license upon request; to repeal section 2 of chapter 499 of the 2021 Session Laws, relating to a contingent expiration date for concealed weapon provisions; and to provide a penalty.
- Status: Passed on April 12 2023 – 100% progression
- Action: 2023-04-14 – Filed with Secretary Of State 04/12
An individual may not keep or carry a loaded firearm in or on any motor vehicle, including an off-highway vehicle or snowmobile in this state. An individual violating this section is guilty of an infraction. This prohibition does not apply to:
1. A member of the armed forces of the United States or national guard, organized reserves, state defense forces, or state guard organizations while possessing the firearm issued to the member by the organization and while on official duty
1. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, an individual may carry a handgun if the handgun is unloaded and in plain view or secured.
2. A limitation under subsection 1 does not apply to
j. Any member of the national guard, organized reserves, state defense forces, or state guard organizations, when on duty or going to or from duty and when carrying the handgun issued to the member by the organization.
- House Bill 1109
- Summary: Updates The definitions of Military & Armed Forces of The State of North Dakota
- Status: IIntroduced) 2023-01-12 – Committee Hearing 09:30
13. “State defense force” means the group of individuals in the reserve militia in state active duty under chapter 37-12.1.
