Littering
N.D.C.C. § 20.1-01-25 — at least $100 near a lake, river, park or game refuge
Leaving litter, refuse, bottles, cans or other waste on or near a game refuge, lake, river, public park or recreation area is prohibited, and every law enforcement officer in the state enforces it.
Who handles this in North Dakota: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the North Dakota directory.
| Where | The rule |
|---|---|
| WhereNear a lake, river, park, refuge or recreation area | The ruleWillful littering is an infraction with a minimum fine of $100 |
| WhereOn a highway | The ruleNo one may leave glass, nails, tacks, wire, cans, rubbish or other litter, or anything likely to injure a person, animal or vehicle |
| WhereAfter a crash | The ruleWhoever removes a wrecked vehicle also removes the glass and debris it dropped |
Someone who leaves injurious material on a highway must remove it immediately. Whether a particular charge fits is a question for a licensed North Dakota attorney.
Sources for this section (2)
- N.D.C.C. § 20.1-01-25 — Deposit of refuse unlawful - Penalty
- N.D.C.C. § 39-10-59 — Garbage, glass, rubbish, and injurious materials on highway prohibited
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed North Dakota attorney.