North Dakota Code 39-06-40.1 – Reproducing operator’s license – Penalty
1. It is unlawful for an individual to print, photograph, photostat, duplicate, alter, or in any way reproduce any operator’s license, nondriver photo identification card, or facsimile of an operator’s license or card, or to print, photograph, photostat, duplicate, alter, or in any way reproduce any document used in the production of any operator’s license or card or facsimile of an operator’s license or card, in a manner that it would be mistaken for a valid license or document containing valid information, or to display or have in possession any print, photograph, photostat, duplicate, reproduction, or facsimile unless authorized by law.
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 39-06-40.1
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Individual: means a human being. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
2. It is unlawful for an individual to alter in any manner any operator’s license or nondriver photo identification card or to display or have in possession an altered operator’s license or nondriver photo identification card.
3. An individual violating this section is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
4. Within five days of receiving a record of conviction or other satisfactory evidence of the violation of this section, the director shall revoke the operator’s license or cancel the nondriver photo identification card of the individual. The director may set the period of revocation, not to exceed six months.