An order or proclamation under section 37-17.1-10 which includes a restriction on open burning may provide for a penalty for a violation of the restriction through a citation, a criminal complaint, or an information through the district court in the county in which the offense occurred. An individual who willfully violates a burning restriction established by a local order or proclamation under this section is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.

Attorney's Note

Under the North Dakota Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class B misdemeanorup to 30 daysup to $1,500
For details, see § 12.1-32-01

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 37-17.1-10.1

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Individual: means a human being. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49