ND SB2333

Amends North Dakota law to allow individuals under 21 to enter and remain in licensed alcoholic beverage establishments under specified conditions, at the discretion of the owner.

Permits underage individuals to be present if accompanied by a parent or guardian age 21 or older, on premises to consume a meal or in an emergency, at establishments serving tabletop food prepared in a kitchen with at least an indoor grill, not after 10 p.m., and with local licensing authority permission in cities with population of 1,500 or fewer or outside city limits.

Allows underage individuals to work as restaurant servers (ages 18-20) under direct supervision of someone 21 or older, and to work as musicians in any establishment selling alcoholic beverages under the same supervision conditions.

Permits underage individuals to be present as independent contractors performing work, law enforcement or public officials performing official duties, or for training, education, or research purposes under supervision and with prior notification to local licensing authority.

Establishes that courts shall consider medical assistance sought within 12 hours of underage alcohol consumption as a mitigating factor in convictions under this section.