North Dakota § 18-01-33 - State fire marshal may adopt rules for explosives - Penalty
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§ 18-01-33. State fire marshal may adopt rules for explosives - Penalty
The state fire marshal may adopt safety rules for the storage, sale, and use of combustibles and explosives, not otherwise provided by law. Any person who willfully refuses to comply with the safety rules adopted by the state fire marshal is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. Rules adopted by the state fire marshal may not be more restrictive than those promulgated by the state and local building and fire codes and do not apply to the transportation of explosives and dangerous articles regulated by the interstate commerce commission. The state fire marshal may make reasonable provision for the application or nonapplication of all or any portion of the national fire codes.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 18-01-33
What does North Dakota Century Code § 18-01-33 cover?
Section 18-01-33 ("State fire marshal may adopt rules for explosives - 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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