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A person who knows that a fire which was started or maintained, albeit lawfully, by him or with his assent is endangering life or a substantial amount of property of another is guilty of a class A misdemeanor if he willfully fails either to take reasonable measures to put out or control the fire when he can do so without substantial risk to himself or to give a prompt fire alarm.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 12.1. Criminal Code § 12.1-21-03. Failure to control or report a dangerous fire - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-12-1-criminal-code/nd-cent-code-sect-12-1-21-03/
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