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North Dakota Open Container Law (2026)

Restricted: Prohibited to have an open/unsealed container of alcohol in the passenger area on a public highway; open containers must be kept in the trunk/area not normally occupied.

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026

Prohibited to have an open/unsealed container of alcohol in the passenger area on a public highway; open containers must be kept in the trunk/area not normally occupied. (NDCC 39-08.)

Official source: ndlegis.gov →

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