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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
In sections 12.1-22-02 to 12.1-22-06:
1. “Dwelling” means real property or residential property, including a building, structure, or part of a building or structure, used or intended to be used as a home or residence.
2. “Highly secured premises” means any place which is continuously guarded and where display of visible identification is required of persons while they are on the premises.
3. “Night” means the period between thirty minutes past sunset and thirty minutes before sunrise.
4. “Occupied structure” means a structure or vehicle:
a. Where any person lives or carries on business or other calling; or
b. Which is used for overnight accommodation of persons.
c. Any such structure or vehicle is deemed to be “occupied” regardless of whether a person is actually present.
5. “Storage structure” means any structure, truck, railway car, or aircraft which is used primarily for the storage or transportation of property.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 12.1. Criminal Code § 12.1-22-06. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-12-1-criminal-code/nd-cent-code-sect-12-1-22-06/
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