ND HB1086

Amends subsection 10 of section 28-22-02 to clarify that housetrailers and mobile homes used as residences are exempt from process, levy, or sale, except for taxes levied under chapter 57-55.

Adds language stating that the mobile home exemption in subsection 10 is not available if the debtor has chosen the exemption under subsection 1 of section 28-22-03.1, creating a mutual exclusivity between the two exemptions.

Amends subsection 1 of section 28-22-03.1 to establish an exemption of up to $17,500 in lieu of the homestead exemption.

Specifies that the $17,500 exemption is not available if the resident exemption claimant, their spouse, or the head of family has chosen the homestead exemption under subsection 7 of section 28-22-02.

Passed the House 91-0 and the Senate 46-0 during the 2015 legislative session.