North Dakota § 53-04-02 - Annual license required - Fee
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§ 53-04-02. Annual license required - Fee
A person may not operate, lease, or distribute an amusement game or device without first having obtained an annual license. Licenses are of two types. An operator's license entitles the licensee to operate, lease, or distribute machines at locations not owned or managed by the licensee. The operator shall affix to each machine an operator's number provided by the attorney general. The operator shall have a business office within the state and a valid sales tax permit. A location license must be secured by an individual for any establishment managed or owned by that person. A location license entitles the licensee to have not more than ten machines at one location managed or owned by that individual. An individual is not entitled to more than one location license. The location license must be displayed on or near the machines. The annual fee for an operator's license is one thousand dollars. The annual fee for a location license is twenty-five dollars per machine. A reinstatement fee of one hundred dollars for an operator's license renewal and fifty dollars for a location license renewal is required in addition to the annual license fee for each license renewal applied for after June thirtieth.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 53-04-02
What does North Dakota Century Code § 53-04-02 cover?
Section 53-04-02 ("Annual license required - Fee") 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 § 53-04-02?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 53-04-02" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 53-04-02 apply to my situation?
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