No, vaping in a car with minors in North Dakota violates state law under N.D. Cent. Code § 14-02.4-02, effective 2019, with enforcement by the ND Department of Health. Local ordinances in Fargo and Bismarck further restrict exposure, aligning with 2026 CDC guidance on youth tobacco control.
Key Regulations for Vaping in a Car with Kids in North Dakota
- Prohibition of smoking/vaping with minors present: N.D. Cent. Code § 14-02.4-02 explicitly bans smoking or vaping in vehicles when a child under 18 is aboard, regardless of window position.
- Local ordinance alignment: Fargo (City Code § 6-0304) and Bismarck (Municipal Code § 10.16.030) impose additional civil penalties up to $500 for violations, enforceable by local law enforcement.
- No “private property” exception: Unlike some states, North Dakota’s statute applies to all vehicles, including parked cars on private property, per ND Attorney General’s 2025 advisory.
Violations are classified as infractions, with fines escalating for repeat offenses. The ND Department of Health’s 2026 compliance directives mandate signage in childcare facilities and schools, reinforcing the ban’s scope. Employers transporting minors face secondary liability under ND OSHA’s 2025 indoor air quality standards.