ND HB1239

Individuals may conduct digital asset mining in residential zones if they comply with local noise ordinances; counties, cities, and townships cannot impose restrictions on mining businesses in commercial zones that are stricter than those applied to other businesses

"Digital asset mining business" is defined as operations drawing more than one megawatt of power in the state; zoning changes affecting these businesses require notice and opportunity for comment, with appeal rights to district court

State and local governing authorities are prohibited from accepting, requiring, or testing central bank digital currency (CBDC) issued by the Federal Reserve or federal agencies

Government entities cannot prohibit individuals or businesses from accepting digital assets (including cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and NFTs) as payment for legal goods and services

Persons are expressly permitted to operate blockchain nodes, develop blockchain software, and participate in staking without government restriction