North Dakota § 51-35-03 - Exemptions
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 51-35-03 — Exemptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51-35-03. Exemptions
1. Section 51-35-02 does not apply to: a. Purchases from another scrap metal dealer who regularly conducts scrap metal business in this state. b. Purchases from government agencies. c. Purchases of scrap metal, excluding detached used catalytic converters, from persons regularly engaged in the business of manufacturing metals or regularly engaged in the business of generating and selling metals at wholesale, including scrap processing or manufacturing that produces byproducts for scrap. d. Purchases from a person with a business registered with the secretary of state which is regularly engaged in the business of manufacturing catalytic converters or vehicles, or regularly engaged in the business of generating detached used catalytic converters in the ordinary course of the seller's business. e. Purchases of scrap metal, excluding detached used catalytic converters, from persons regularly engaged in the generation or transmission of electricity, or in telephone, telegraph, or cable communications, if the person provides the scrap metal dealer with a bill of sale or other written evidence of ownership of the scrap metal purchased from the person. 2. Excluding a detached used catalytic converter, section 51-35-02 and section 51-35-05 do not apply to the purchase, trade, or barter of scrap metal, between an owner or agent of a residential, commercial, or agricultural property and another person, for the purpose of removing scrap metal, from the owner or agent's residential, commercial, or agricultural property. This subsection applies only to the initial transaction between the owner or agent and the person removing the scrap metal, and does not apply to a subsequent sale of the same scrap metal.
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 51-35-03
What does North Dakota Century Code § 51-35-03 cover?
Section 51-35-03 ("Exemptions") 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 § 51-35-03?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 51-35-03" (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 § 51-35-03 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in North Dakota can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
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