North Dakota § 5-01-08.1 - Misrepresentation of age - Penalty - Licensee may keep book
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 5-01-08.1 — Misrepresentation of age - Penalty - Licensee may keep book, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-01-08.1. Misrepresentation of age - Penalty - Licensee may keep book
Any person who misrepresents or misstates that person's age or the age of any other person or who misrepresents that person's age through presentation of any document purporting to show that person to be of legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. Any licensee may keep a book and may require anyone who has shown documentary proof of that person's age, which substantiates that person's age to allow the purchase of alcoholic beverages, to sign the book if the age of that person is in question. The book must show the date of the purchase, the identification used in making the purchase and the appropriate numbers of such identification, the address of the purchaser, and the purchaser's signature.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 5-01-08.1
What does North Dakota Century Code § 5-01-08.1 cover?
Section 5-01-08.1 ("Misrepresentation of age - Penalty - Licensee may keep book") 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 § 5-01-08.1?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 5-01-08.1" (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 § 5-01-08.1 apply to my situation?
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