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N.D.C.C. § 51-21-01 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise: 1. An item is "concealed" within the meaning of this chapter if, even though there is some notice of its presence, the item itself is not visible through ordinary observation. 2. "Full retail value" means the merchan…
N.D.C.C. § 51-21-02 Presumption
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Any person concealing upon that person's person or among that person's belongings, or causing to be concealed upon the person or among the belongings of another, unpurchased merchandise displayed, held, offered, or stored for sale in a retail mercantile establishment and removing…
N.D.C.C. § 51-21-03 Detention of suspect - Procedure
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Any peace officer or merchant who reasonably believes that a person has committed, or is in the process of committing, theft may detain such person, on or off the premises of a retail mercantile establishment, in a reasonable manner and for a reasonable length of time for all or …
N.D.C.C. § 51-21-04 Civil and criminal immunity for acts of detention
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Any peace officer or merchant who detains any person as permitted under section 51-21-03 may not be held civilly or criminally liable for any claim for relief allegedly arising from such detention.