North Dakota § 39-06-02 - Individuals who are exempt from having an operator's license - Resident

§ 39-06-02. Individuals who are exempt from having an operator's license - Resident

defined. 1. The following individuals are exempt from having an operator's license: a. An employee of the United States government while operating a motor vehicle owned by or leased to that government and being operated on official business. b. A nonresident who is at least sixteen years of age, who has in that individual's immediate possession a valid operator's license issued to that individual in that individual's home state or country. c. A member of the armed forces of the United States while that individual is stationed in North Dakota, if that individual has a valid current operator's license from another state. d. An individual over sixteen years of age who becomes a resident of this state and who has in possession a valid operator's license issued to that individual under the laws of some other state or country or by military authorities of the United States for a period of not more than sixty days after becoming a resident of this state. e. A member of the North Dakota national guard operating any military vehicles as authorized by a national guard operator's license while on duty. 2. For purposes of this chapter, an individual is deemed a resident of this state when the individual has lived in the state for ninety consecutive days, unless the individual is a nonresident student, a tourist, or a member of the armed forces.