North Dakota § 51-35-04 - Penalty
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 51-35-04 — Penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51-35-04. Penalty
1. A scrap metal dealer that willfully fails to comply with recordkeeping under section 51-35-02 is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. 2. 3. 4. A scrap metal dealer that willfully buys, receives, possesses, or conceals stolen scrap metal, and the scrap metal is less than five hundred dollars in value is guilty of a class A misdemeanor. A scrap metal dealer that willfully buys, receives, possesses, or conceals stolen scrap metal, and the scrap metal exceeds five hundred dollars in value or the scrap metal includes a detached used catalytic converter that is subject to the requirements of this chapter without exemption, is guilty of a class C felony. A person that willfully fails to comply with section 51-35-06 is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 51-35-04
What does North Dakota Century Code § 51-35-04 cover?
Section 51-35-04 ("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.
How do I cite North Dakota § 51-35-04?
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