North Dakota · North Dakota Century Code — Title 12.1, Criminal Code

N.D. Cent. Code (Tit. 12.1) § 12.1-21-09: Tampering with, disabling, or falsely sounding a fire alarm - Tampering with or disabling fire suppression equipment

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is illegal to tamper with, disable, or falsely sound fire alarms or disable fire suppression equipment in public places in ways that endanger people or property. Violations are class B misdemeanors.

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