AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 5-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a licensed premises serving alcohol and refusal to furnish a photo identification; to amend and reenact section 5-02-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the time frame to file a complaint against a licensed retailer of alcoholic beverages; and to provide a penalty.
Summary
Relating to a licensed premises serving alcohol and refusal to furnish a photo identification; to amend and reenact section 5‑02‑10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the time frame to file a complaint against a licensed retailer of alcoholic beverages; and to provide a penalty.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Jan 13, 2025
Signed Apr 18, 2025
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FIRST ENGROSSMENT
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This bill adds a new provision requiring individuals under 21 to provide photo identification when requested by a peace officer in establishments serving alcohol, and clarifies that refusing to do so is an infraction. It also amends the complaint filing timeline for violations of alcohol licensing laws, requiring complaints to be filed within 14 days instead of the previous timeframe.
Scope change
The bill expands enforcement authority by adding a specific requirement for age verification proof when requested by peace officers, and modifies the complaint filing deadline for alcohol licensing violations.
ENFORCEMENT
New requirement for peace officers to request photo identification from individuals under 21 in licensed alcohol premises, with refusal classified as an infraction.
Added provision that charges must be dismissed if the accused individual produces valid identification proving they were 21 or older at the time of the request.
TIMELINE
Changed the deadline for filing complaints against alcohol retailers from the previous timeframe to fourteen days from the date of the alleged violation.
Floor votes · Senate Apr 3, 2025 · House Apr 9, 2025
How they voted
47–0
Passed
Total votes 47
Apr 3, 2025
D
Democratic5
100% Yea
R
Republican42
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
20
Key actions
12
Committee
5
Apr 21, 2025
Introduced
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/16
legislature
Apr 18, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor 04/16
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 82 nays 9
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 47 nays 0
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
upper
Apr 2, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 7 0 0
upper
Apr 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Hearing 09:00
upper
Mar 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 78 nays 13
lower
Feb 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 7 4 2
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Hearing 09:00
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Hearing 09:00
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Political Subdivisions Committee
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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