# N.D. Cent. Code § 12.1-21-03: 12.1-21-03. Failure to control or report a dangerous fire

> North Dakota · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ND_T12.1_C12.1-21_S12.1-21-03

## Section

- **Citation:** N.D. Cent. Code § 12.1-21-03
- **Heading:** 12.1-21-03. Failure to control or report a dangerous fire
- **Jurisdiction:** North Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ND Code / Title 12.1 / Chapter 12.1-21 / Section 12.1-21-03

## Text

12.1-21-03. Failure to control or report a dangerous fire

A person who knows that a fire which was started or maintained, albeit lawfully, by him or

with his assent is endangering life or a substantial amount of property of another is guilty of a

class A misdemeanor if he willfully fails either to take reasonable measures to put out or control

the fire when he can do so without substantial risk to himself or to give a prompt fire alarm.

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