North Dakota § 19-04-04 - Distribution of certain drugs and preparations prohibited - Penalty
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 19-04-04 — Distribution of certain drugs and preparations prohibited - Penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-04-04. Distribution of certain drugs and preparations prohibited - Penalty
No person, for the purpose of advertising or inviting or suggesting the use of any such article, may leave, throw, or deposit upon the doorstep or premises of another, or within the dwelling, barn, or other building owned or occupied by another, without a special personal request, samples or any quantities of any of the following preparations: 1. Patent or proprietary medicines; or 2. Any preparation, pill, tablet, powder, capsule, cosmetic, disinfectant, antiseptic, drug, medicine, or condiment that contains poison or any ingredient that is deleterious to health, or that contains an ingredient the name of which has to be printed upon the label or to be disclosed otherwise under any law of this state or of the United States. Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 19-04-04
What does North Dakota Century Code § 19-04-04 cover?
Section 19-04-04 ("Distribution of certain drugs and preparations prohibited - 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 § 19-04-04?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 19-04-04" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the North Dakota official source linked on this page or consult a licensed North Dakota attorney.
How does North Dakota § 19-04-04 apply to my situation?
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