Prohibition on political subdivision ordinance regulating auxiliary containers
N.D. Cent. Code § 23.1-08-06.1
in effect23.1-08-06.1. Prohibition on political subdivision ordinance regulating auxiliary
containers.
1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a political subdivision may not adopt or
enforce an ordinance that:
a. Regulates the use or disposition of an auxiliary container;
b. Prohibits or restricts an auxiliary container; or
c. Imposes a fee, charge, or tax on an auxiliary container.
2. This section may not be construed to prohibit or restrict:
a. A curbside or commercial recycling program;
b. A designated residential or commercial recycling location;
c. A political subdivision from adopting or enforcing an ordinance prohibiting littering;
or
d. A political subdivision or a public or private facility from using or regulating an
auxiliary container on property owned by the respective political subdivision or
public or private facility.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t23-1c08.pdf#nameddest=23p1-08-06p1Fetched: 10/16/2026