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 such offenses.

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 "one day's" to clarify the legal language regarding the penalties associated with these offenses.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 39-08-01.2