FARGO, N.D. — Beginning August 1, new legislation will introduce significant changes in North Dakota, impacting daily life across the state. As cities like Fargo work through budgetary challenges exacerbated by recent reforms limiting annual property tax increases, local officials are looking for alternatives to close budget shortfalls.
Among the notable laws is a measure that prohibits the use of cellphones in public schools throughout the academic day, save for specific exceptions. School districts have been actively preparing to implement and enforce this policy in anticipation of the new school year.
Motorists in North Dakota will see adjustments to vehicle regulations, with new permissible darker tints for front side windows, reducing the light transmission requirement from 50% to 35%. This change allows for increased personalization of vehicles while still adhering to safety standards.
The state is also changing its approach to interstate speeding regulations; an increase in the speed limit from 80 miles per hour will no longer constitute a speeding violation as of August 1. Furthermore, fines for speeding infractions are set to be raised, creating a dual focus on speed policy and enforcement.
In public safety developments, North Dakota will introduce “Feather Alerts,” a new system designed to help locate missing or endangered Indigenous adults, complementing existing Amber and Silver Alert programs targeted at children and seniors.
Aiming to strengthen protections for minors, a new law mandates age verification systems on websites featuring pornographic material. North Dakota’s legislation aims to eliminate reliance on the honor system, requiring users to provide a digitized ID or utilize commercial age verification processes to access adult content. Failure to comply may result in legal action from guardians whose children gain unauthorized access.
Additionally, several bills impacting outdoor recreation will become effective, including increased fees for hunting, fishing, and boating licenses.
For a comprehensive rundown of upcoming legislation, individuals can refer to the North Dakota Game and Fish website.
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