North Dakota · North Dakota Century Code — Title 12.1, Criminal Code
N.D. Cent. Code (Tit. 12.1) § 12.1-23-14: Detention of persons suspected of unlawful use or removal of theft detection devices - Reasonable cause
What this law says, in plain English
This statute permits store owners and employees to detain persons when antishoplifting devices are triggered, provided notice is posted and detention is reasonable. It protects detainers from civil and criminal liability if procedures are followed.
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