This bill proposes the addition of a new section to chapter 47-16 of the North Dakota Century Code, which addresses lease agreements for real property. The primary focus of the bill is to prohibit landlords from charging tenants a fee for accepting various forms of payment, including cash, checks, money orders, or similar instruments, for rent or any other payments required under a lease.

The new legal language explicitly states that landlords are not allowed to impose such fees, thereby protecting tenants from additional financial burdens related to payment methods. This legislative change aims to promote fair leasing practices and ensure that tenants can make payments without incurring extra costs.