Senate Bill No. 2176 Summary

• Modifies North Dakota's driving under the influence (DUI) laws relating to chemical testing, refusal penalties, and the 24/7 sobriety program requirements for offenders.

• Requires law enforcement officers to inform individuals of criminal penalties for refusing breath or urine tests, but prohibits informing individuals of penalties for refusing blood tests until a search warrant is obtained.

• Establishes that individuals cannot receive a temporary restricted driver's license until 14 days after an administrative hearing is waived or held, or after 14 days of final appeal, whichever is longer.

• Allows non-residents charged with DUI violations to elect participation in the 24/7 sobriety program as an alternative to administrative hearings, subject to proof of enrollment and financial responsibility.

• Repeals section 39-20-03 of the North Dakota Century Code and clarifies that refusal to submit to screening tests is admissible in court proceedings if the individual was arrested for DUI and did not take additional chemical tests.