Section 39-06-02 - Individuals who are exempt from having an operator's license - Resident defined1. The following individuals are exempt from having an operator's license: a. An employee of the United States government while operating a motor vehicle owned by or leased to that government and being operated on official business.b. A nonresident who is at least sixteen years of age, who has in that individual's immediate possession a valid operator's license issued to that individual in that individual's home state or country.c. A member of the armed forces of the United States while that individual is stationed in North Dakota, if that individual has a valid current operator's license from another state.d. An individual over sixteen years of age who becomes a resident of this state and who has in possession a valid operator's license issued to that individual under the laws of some other state or country or by military authorities of the United States for a period of not more than sixty days after becoming a resident of this state.e. A member of the North Dakota national guard operating any military vehicles as authorized by a national guard operator's license while on duty.2. For purposes of this chapter, an individual is deemed a resident of this state when the individual has lived in the state for ninety consecutive days, unless the individual is a nonresident student, a tourist, or a member of the armed forces.Amended by S.L. 2017, ch. 262 (SB 2122),§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.Amended by S.L. 2013, ch. 291 (SB 2039),§ 6, eff. 7/1/2013.