North Dakota § 53-08-03 - Not invitee or licensee of landowner
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 53-08-03 — Not invitee or licensee of landowner, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53-08-03. Not invitee or licensee of landowner
Subject to the provisions of section 53-08-05, an owner of land who either directly or indirectly invites or permits without charge any person to use such property for recreational purposes does not thereby: 1. Extend any assurance that the premises are safe for any purpose; 2. Confer upon such persons, or any other person whose presence on the premises is directly derived from those recreational purposes, the legal status of an invitee or licensee to whom a duty of care is owed other than a person that enters land to provide goods or services at the request of, and at the direction or under the control of, the owner; or 3. Assume responsibility for or incur liability for any injury to person or property caused by an act or omission of such persons.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 53-08-03
What does North Dakota Century Code § 53-08-03 cover?
Section 53-08-03 ("Not invitee or licensee of landowner") 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 § 53-08-03?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 53-08-03" (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?
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