Is alcohol legal in North Dakota?

Q: Is alcohol legal in North Dakota?

Alcohol in North Dakota is permitted. North Dakota is not a control state — retail is licensed and private: beer, wine and spirits may be sold at licensed off-sale retailers, including grocery, convenience and liquor stores, though some must ring up spirits in a separately enclosed area. Local licensing applies.

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Permitted: North Dakota is not a control state — retail is licensed and private: beer, wine and spirits may be sold at licensed off-sale retailers, including grocery, convenience and liquor stores, though some must ring up spirits in a separately enclosed area.

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North Dakota is not a control state — retail is licensed and private: beer, wine and spirits may be sold at licensed off-sale retailers, including grocery, convenience and liquor stores, though some must ring up spirits in a separately enclosed area. Local licensing applies.

Source: attorneygeneral.nd.gov → · Updated July 23, 2026

North Dakota Alcohol topics

DUI / DWI Limits in North Dakota →Info
In North Dakota a DUI is 0.08% blood alcohol or higher for adults 21 and older (per se), the limit for drivers under 21 is 0.02%, and commercial drivers are limited to 0.04.
Open Container Law in North Dakota →Restricted
North Dakota prohibits having an open or unsealed container of alcohol in the passenger area on a public highway; open containers must be kept in the trunk or an area that is not normally occupied (NDCC 39-08).
Sunday Alcohol Sales in North Dakota →Conditional
North Dakota has allowed Sunday sales statewide since the 2019 blue-law repeal.
Last Call Hours in North Dakota →Info
In North Dakota, last call is 1 a.m. statewide, though Fargo and some other cities allow 2 a.m.
Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores in North Dakota →Permitted
In North Dakota, groceries and convenience stores sell all three — beer, wine and spirits.
Where to Buy Alcohol in North Dakota →Permitted
North Dakota is not a control state — retail is licensed and private: beer, wine and spirits may be sold at licensed off-sale retailers, including grocery, convenience and liquor stores, though some must ring up spirits in a separately enclosed area.

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