North Dakota Code 37-01-16 – Unlawful conversion of military property – Unlawful wearing of uniforms and devices indicating rank – Penalty
It is a class B misdemeanor for a person to:
Attorney's Note
Under the North Dakota Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $1,500 |
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 37-01-16
- Military: means armed forces. See North Dakota Code 37-01-01
- National guard: means that part of the military forces of this state which is organized, equipped, and federally recognized under the provisions of the National Defense Act, as amended, of the United States as the "national guard, air national guard, of the United States and the state of North Dakota". See North Dakota Code 37-01-01
- Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
- Property: includes property, real and personal. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
- United States: includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
1. Secretly sell, dispose of, offer for sale, purchase, retain after a demand made by a commissioned officer of the national guard, or in any manner pawn or pledge any arms, uniforms, equipment, or other military property issued under the provisions of this title; or
2. Wear any uniform or any device, strap, knot, or insignia of any design or character used as a designation of grade, rank, or office, prescribed by law, or by general regulation duly promulgated, for the use of the national guard, or any device, strap, knot, or insignia similar thereto, unless the person is a member of the army or navy of the United States or of the national guard of this or any other state, a member of an association wholly composed of soldiers who have been honorably discharged from the service of the United States, or a member of the order of sons of veterans.