The bill amends subsection 2 of section 39-08-01.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to the punishment for causing injury while operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. It establishes that an individual is guilty of criminal vehicular injury if they violate section 39-08-01 or an equivalent ordinance, resulting in substantial or serious bodily injury to another person. The violation is classified as a class CB felony, and the court is mandated to impose a minimum sentence of one year and one day of imprisonment for first-time offenders.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that if an individual has a prior conviction for violating section 39-08-01 or 39-08-03, or an equivalent ordinance, the court must impose a minimum sentence of two years' imprisonment. The amendments include the insertion of the terms "an" and "day's" to clarify the language regarding the duration of imprisonment.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 39-08-01.2
Enrollment: 39-08-01.2