North Dakota Code § 8-12-02

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1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person may operate an on -demand 
autonomous vehicle network. An on -demand autonomous vehicle network may 
provide transportation of persons or goods, including:
a. For-hire transportation;
b. Public transportation; and
c. Transportation for multiple passengers who agree to share the ride.
2. An on-demand autonomous vehicle network may connect passengers to autonomous 
vehicles without human drivers in compliance with subsection 3 of section 39 -01-01.2 
exclusively, or as part of a digital network that also connects passengers to human 
drivers who provide transportation services, consistent with applicable law.
3. Unless otherwise provided in this chapter and notwithstanding any other provision of 
law, autonomous vehicles and automated driving systems without human drivers are 
governed by subsection 3 of section 39-01-01.2.
a. A state agency or political subdivision may not impose requirements, including 
performance standards specific to the operation of an autonomous vehicle or 
automated driving systems without human drivers in compliance with 
subsection 3 of section 39-01-01.2.
b. A state or local agency or political subdivision may not impose a tax, fee, or other 
requirement specific to the operation of an autonomous vehicle that is in 
compliance with subsection 3 of section 39 -01-01.2, an automated driving 
system, or an on-demand vehicle network. This prohibition does not affect vehicle 
registration and titling fees otherwise required by law.
4. This chapter may not be construed to modify, limit, or restrict any statutory provision 
affecting liability, including chapter 26.1-40, 26.1-41, 28-01.3, 32-03.2, or 39-16.1.

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