North Dakota § 51-07-04.1 - Defacing, destroying, or altering serial numbers on farm machinery Penalty
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 51-07-04.1 — Defacing, destroying, or altering serial numbers on farm machinery Penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51-07-04.1. Defacing, destroying, or altering serial numbers on farm machinery Penalty
It is unlawful for any person to willfully: 1. a. Deface, destroy, alter, or remove the serial number on any tractor, combine, cornpicker, or any other heavy farm machinery that carries a factory serial number; or b. Place or stamp other than the original serial number upon any tractor, combine, cornpicker, or any other heavy farm machinery that carries a factory serial number; and 2. Sell or offer for sale any such heavy farm machinery bearing an altered or defaced serial number other than the original. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a class C felony.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 51-07-04.1
What does North Dakota Century Code § 51-07-04.1 cover?
Section 51-07-04.1 ("Defacing, destroying, or altering serial numbers on farm machinery 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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