Alcohol laws of North Dakota explained

The alcohol laws of North Dakota include the following provisions.

• A person must be 21 to purchase or consume alcohol.^[1]
• It is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol level over 0.08%.
• Public Intoxication is not a crime.^[2]
• Grocery stores, gas stations, and supermarkets may carry all forms of liquor, but only if the liquor is rung up in a separate enclosed part of the store.^[3]
• Alcohol may not be served between 2am and 8am Mon-Sat. Alcohol may be served and sold on Sundays 8am to 12am. SB 2220
• Alcohol may not be sold on Thanksgiving Day (after 2 am), Christmas Eve (after 6 pm) or Christmas Day (all day).

References

1. Web site: North dakota Alcohol Laws. alcohollaws.org. 13 May 2013.
2. N.D.C.C. 5-01-05. Public intoxication - Penalty
3. N.D.C.C. 5-02-02.1. Sale of Alcoholic beverages in gas stations, grocery stores, and convenience stores

• City of Fargo. Underage Drinking, Parties and Alcohol: FAQs
• Laws of North Dakota. TITLE 5. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. CHAPTER 5-01. GENERAL PROVISIONS