North Dakota § 5-01-18 - Alcohol without liquid devices prohibited - Definition - Penalty
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§ 5-01-18. Alcohol without liquid devices prohibited - Definition - Penalty
1. A person may not sell, offer to sell, purchase, possess, use, or if that person is a retail alcoholic beverage licensee, have on the premises an alcohol without liquid device. In this section, an "alcohol without liquid device" means an apparatus that is advertised, designed, or used to vaporize an alcoholic beverage to produce a vapor that may be inhaled by an individual. The term does not include an inhaler, nebulizer, atomizer, or other device that is designed and intended specifically for medical purposes to dispense prescribed or over-the-counter medications or water. 2. This section does not apply to a hospital that operates primarily for the purpose of conducting scientific research, a state institution conducting bona fide research, a private college or university conducting bona fide research, or a pharmaceutical company or biotechnology company conducting bona fide research. 3. A violation of this section is a class B misdemeanor.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 5-01-18
What does North Dakota Century Code § 5-01-18 cover?
Section 5-01-18 ("Alcohol without liquid devices prohibited - Definition - Penalty") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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