Behavior North Dakota

It is illegal to host a public dance on a Sunday before noon.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

North Dakota's historical 'blue laws' fiercely protected Sunday mornings as a time reserved exclusively for church and quiet reflection. Hosting a raucous community dance before midday was seen as a direct affront to the Sabbath. While most blue laws have been repealed, traces of anti-dancing Sunday legislation still linger in historical codebooks.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: N.D. Cent. Code § 53-02-05

Where to look:

Amusements and Public Dances Code

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