HB 1588 — AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 62.1-01-01, section 62.1-02-05, subdivision d of subsection 1 of section 62.1-04-03, and section 62.1-04-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to dangerous weapons, the possession of a firearm or dangerous weapon at a public gathering, testing for a license to carry a firearm or dangerous weapon concealed, and producing a concealed carry license upon request; and to provide a penalty.

25.1290.02000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota FIRSTIn ENGROSSMENTRegular ENGROSSEDSession Commencing Tuesday, January 7, 2025 HOUSE BILL NO.

1588 Introduced(Representatives by Representatives Heinert, Dockter, Hauck, M.

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to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 62.1-01-01 and sections 62.1-02-05 and 62.1-04-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to dangerous weapons, the possession of a firearm or dangerous weapon at a public gathering, and producing a concealed carry license upon request;

or other irritating agent intended for use in the defense of an individual, nor does the term Pageinclude No.a device that uses voltage for the defense of an individual, unless the device uses a projectile and voltage or the device uses a projectile and may be used to apply multiple applications of voltage during a single incident, then the term includes the device for an individual who is prohibited from possessing a firearm under this title.

1 25.1290.02000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly include a device that uses voltage for the defense of an individual, unless the device uses a projectile and voltage or the device uses a projectile and may be used to apply multiple applications of voltage during a single incident, then the term includes the device for an individual who is prohibited from possessing a firearm under this title.

A new section to chapter 62.1-02 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows:

Exemption from liability for public and private entities.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a public or private entity may not be held liable for any injury or death or damage to property caused by an individual permitted to carry a dangerous weapon concealed under this chapter.

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A new section to chapter 62.1-02 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows:

Possession of a firearm or dangerous weapon at a publicly owned or operated building.

A political subdivision may enact and enforce an ordinance prohibiting the possession of a firearm or dangerous weapon in public areas of a publicly owned or operated building.

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A new section to chapter 62.1-02 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows:

Use of binary triggers - Penalty.

An individual who uses a binary trigger in the commission of a crime is guilty of a class C felony.

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This section does not prevent any political subdivision or the state board of higher education from enacting an ordinance or policy that is less restrictive than this section relating to the possession of firearms or dangerous weapons at a public gatheringschool-sponsoredgathering. event on school property, or a church Page No.

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An enacted ordinance supersedes this section within the jurisdiction of the political subdivision.

An individual who knowingly violates this section is guilty of an infractiona noncriminal offense punishable by a fee of one hundred dollarsdollars. for a first offense and a fee of five hundred dollars for a second or subsequent offense within three years.

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Subdivision d of subsection 1 of section 62.1-04-03 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows: