There is a newer version of the North Dakota Century Code
2009 North Dakota Code
12.1 Criminal Code
12.1-25 Riot
Download pdffurtherance of a riot. 2. "Riot" means a public disturbance involving an assemblage of five or more persons
which by tumultuous and violent conduct creates grave danger of damage or injury
to property or persons or substantially obstructs law enforcement or other
government function. 3. A person shall be convicted under section 12.1-06-01, 12.1-06-03, or 12.1-06-04 of
attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit an offense under this section only if he
engages in the prohibited conduct under circumstances in which there is a
substantial likelihood that his conduct will imminently produce a violation of this
section. 4. The offense is a class C felony if it is under subdivision b of subsection 1 and the riot
involves one hundred or more persons. Otherwise it is a class A misdemeanor. 12.1-25-02. Arming rioters. 1. A person is guilty of a class C felony if he: a. Knowingly supplies a firearm, dangerous weapon, or destructive device for use
in a riot; b. Teaches another to prepare or use a firearm, dangerous weapon, or destructive
device with intent that any such thing be used in a riot; or c. While engaging in a riot, is knowingly armed with a firearm, dangerous weapon,
or destructive device. 2. "Riot" has the meaning prescribed in section 12.1-25-01. 12.1-25-03. Engaging in a riot. 1. A person is guilty of a class B misdemeanor if he engages in a riot, as defined in
section 12.1-25-01. 2. The provisions of subsection 3 of section 12.1-25-01 are applicable to attempt,
solicitation, and conspiracy to commit an offense under this section. Mere presence
at a riot is not an offense under this section. 12.1-25-04. Disobedience of public safety orders under riot conditions. A person is guilty of a class B misdemeanor if, during a riot as defined in section 12.1-25-01, or when one is
immediately impending, he disobeys a reasonable public safety order to move, disperse, or
refrain from specified activities in the immediate vicinity of the riot. A public safety order is an
order designed to prevent or control disorder, or promote the safety of persons or property,
issued by the senior law enforcement official on the scene. Page No. 1 Document Outline chapter 12.1-25 riot
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