North Dakota § 39-21-44 - Vehicle transporting explosives or hazardous materials - Administrative

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§ 39-21-44. Vehicle transporting explosives or hazardous materials - Administrative

procedure and judicial review. Any person operating any vehicle transporting any explosive or hazardous material as a cargo or part of a cargo upon a highway shall comply with this section. 1. The vehicle must be equipped with at least one fire extinguisher, filled and ready for immediate use, and placed at a convenient point on the vehicle. 2. The superintendent of the state highway patrol shall adopt rules for the safe transportation of hazardous materials. Rules must duplicate or be consistent with current hazardous materials regulations of the United States department of transportation. The superintendent of the state highway patrol may adopt the hazardous materials regulations by reference and any adoption must be construed to incorporate amendments as may be made from time to time.

Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 39-21-44

What does North Dakota Century Code § 39-21-44 cover?

Section 39-21-44 ("Vehicle transporting explosives or hazardous materials - Administrative") 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 § 39-21-44?

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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?

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How does North Dakota § 39-21-44 apply to my situation?

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