North Dakota Century Code Title 20.1. Game, Fish, Predators, and Boating § 20.1-13-02. Operation of unnumbered and unlicensed motorboats prohibited--Penalty

Every motorboat propelled by a motor on the waters of this state must be numbered and licensed as prescribed in this chapter. No person may operate or give permission for the operation of any motorboat on such waters unless the motorboat is numbered and licensed in accordance with this chapter, with applicable federal law, or with a federally approved numbering system of another state, and unless:

Any person who violates this section is guilty of a class 2 noncriminal offense.