The owner of anhydrous ammonia is immune from civil liability for any loss, damage, or injury from the theft by another or attempted theft by another of anhydrous ammonia from the tank, equipment, or storage facility in which it is contained. For purposes of this section, “owner” means:

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 32-03-56

  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49

1.    A person who lawfully owns anhydrous ammonia; 2.    A person who lawfully owns a container, equipment, or storage facility containing anhydrous ammonia; 3.    A person responsible for the installation or operation of an anhydrous ammonia container, equipment, or storage facility; 4.    A person who lawfully sells anhydrous ammonia; 5.    A person who lawfully purchases anhydrous ammonia for agricultural purposes; and

6.    A person who operates or uses anhydrous ammonia containers, equipment, or storage facilities when lawfully applying anhydrous ammonia for agricultural purposes.