N.D. Cent. Code § 62.1-02-10

Current through the 2023 Legislative Sessions

Section 62.1-02-10 - Carrying loaded firearm in certain vehicles prohibited - Penalty - Exceptions

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.

2. A law enforcement officer.

3. An individual possessing a valid concealed weapons license from this state or who has reciprocity under section 62.1-04-03.1 with a handgun.

4. An individual who possesses a rifle or shotgun, is not in the field hunting or trapping, and possesses a valid concealed weapons license from this state or has reciprocity under section 62.1-04-03.1.

5. An individual in the field engaged in lawful hunting or trapping of nongame species or fur-bearing animals.

6. A security guard or private investigator properly licensed to carry firearms.

7. An individual possessing a valid special permit issued pursuant to section 20.1-02-05.

8. An individual with a handgun who is not otherwise precluded from possessing a class 2 firearm and dangerous weapon license under chapter 62.1-04 and who possesses a valid driver's license or nondriver identification card issued by the department of transportation or by the individual's state or territory of residence.

9. An individual who possesses a rifle or shotgun, is not in the field hunting or trapping, and is not otherwise precluded from possessing a class 2 firearm and dangerous weapon license under chapter 62.1-04 and possesses a valid driver's license or nondriver identification card issued by the department of transportation or by the individual's state or territory of residence.

N.D.C.C. § 62.1-02-10

Amended by S.L. 2023 , ch. 578( HB 1339 ), § 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by S.L. 2021 , ch. 498( HB 1293 ), § 1, eff. 8/1/2021.

Amended by S.L. 2019 , ch. 516( SB 2034 ), § 9, eff. 8/1/2019.

Amended by S.L. 2019 , ch. 519( HB 1163 ), § 3, eff. 8/1/2019.

Amended by S.L. 2019 , ch. 520( HB 1042 ), § 3, eff. 4/9/2019.

Amended by S.L. 2015 , ch. 475( HB 1241 ), § 5, eff. 8/1/2015.

Amended by S.L. 2013 , ch. 491( HB 1327 ), § 6, eff. 8/1/2013.