21.0189.02000
Sixty-seventh
Legislative Assembly HOUSE BILL NO. 1323
of North Dakota
Introduced by
Representatives Hoverson, Magrum
Senator O. Larsen
1 A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 23-07 of the North Dakota
2 Century Code, relating to limitations on mask wearing requirements.
3 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:
4 SECTION 1. A new section to chapter 23-07 of the North Dakota Century Code is created
5 and enacted as follows:
6 Limitations on requirements to wear a mask.
7 1. A state or local elected official, the state, or a political subdivision of the state may not
8 mandate an individual in this state use a face mask, face shield, or other face
9 covering.
10 2. Subsection 1 prohibits making use of a face mask, shield, or covering a condition for
11 entry, education, employment, or services.
12 3. Subsection 1 applies, notwithstanding authority granted under other provisions of law,
13 including section 23-01-05, section 23-07-06, and chapter 37-17.1.
14 4. If a state or local elected official, the state, or a political subdivision of the state
15 recommends an individual in this state use a face mask, shield, or covering, the official
16 or entity shall provide notice the recommendation is not mandatory.
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