Public Conduct in Fargo, ND (2026)
8 verified public conduct rules for Fargo, North Dakota, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Public Urination
Fargo bans urinating on any public or private property, streets, alleys, sidewalks, and boulevards, unless inside a facility built for that purpose. It's a fineable infraction, not a criminal charge, on a first offense.
Public Urination Banned in Fargo
Some RestrictionsFargo Municipal Code § 10-0326
It shall be unlawful for any person to urinate upon public or private property, including any street, alley, or public highway, or sidewalk or boulevard, except in a facility which is specifically designed for such purposes.
Skateboarding Rules
Fargo bans skateboards, coasters, scooters, and roller/in-line skates from every sidewalk in the central business district, plus all roadways, city-owned parking ramps and lots, and skyways citywide.
Fargo Restricts Skateboards Downtown
Significant RestrictionsFargo Municipal Code § 8-0113
No person upon roller skates or in-line skates (sometimes called "roller blades"), or riding in or by means of any coaster, scooter, skateboard, toy vehicle, or similar device shall go upon any roadway, city-owned parking ramp, or any parking lot owned, managed or operated by the city of Fargo, or skyway within the city, upon any sidewalk in the central business district, or upon any other side...
Loud Party Ordinance
Fargo bans loud parties in residential areas from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and requires the host or property owner to help police stop the noise once warned.
Noisy Party Ordinance in Fargo
Some RestrictionsFargo Municipal Code §§ 10-0701, 10-0702, 10-0703, 10-0704
No person shall participate in any party or gathering consisting of two or more people when such party or gathering occurs in residentially zoned or used areas or buildings between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. (subject to the exception set forth hereinafter) and when said party or gathering gives rise to unreasonable noise likely to cause significant discomfort or annoyance to a reason...
Loitering Rules
Fargo folds loitering into its disorderly conduct ordinance, banning obstruction of sidewalks and loitering to solicit sexual contact in public.
Fargo Loitering and Obstruction Rules
Some RestrictionsFargo Municipal Code § 10-0301
A person is guilty of disorderly conduct if, with intent to harass, annoy, or alarm another person or in reckless disregard of the fact that another person is harassed, annoyed, or alarmed by his behavior, he:1.Engages in fighting, or in violent, tumultuous or threatening behavior;2.Makes unreasonable noise;3.In a public place uses abusive or obscene language, knowingly exposes that individual'...
Outdoor Smoking Restrictions
Fargo follows the statewide ND Smoke-Free Law (NDCC 23-12-10), banning smoking in workplaces, restaurants, bars, and within 20 feet of public building entrances and windows.
Smoke-Free Workplace and Public Spaces in Fargo
Heavy RestrictionsN.D. Cent. Code 23-12-10
23-12-10. Smoking restrictions - Exceptions - Retaliation - Application. 1. In order to protect the public health and welfare and to recognize the need for individuals to breathe smoke-free air, smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas of: a. Public places; and b. Places of employment. 2. Smoking is prohibited within twenty feet [6.10 meters] of entrances, exits, operable windows, air intake...
Jaywalking
Fargo pedestrians must use a marked crosswalk between adjacent intersections with working traffic signals, and anywhere in the business district: crossing elsewhere in those spots is a cited violation.
Fargo Bars Mid-Block Crossing at Signals
Some RestrictionsFargo Municipal Code § 8-0707
A.Between adjacent intersections at which traffic-control signals are in operation, pedestrians shall not cross at any place except on a crosswalk.B.No pedestrian shall cross a roadway other than on a crosswalk in any business district in the city.
Public Marijuana Use
Fargo bans possessing or using marijuana anywhere in city limits under Municipal Code § 10-1202, with infractions for under a half ounce and Class B misdemeanors for larger amounts or use by anyone under 21.
Public Marijuana Use Banned in Fargo
Heavy RestrictionsFargo Municipal Code § 10-1202
Except as may be authorized by N.D.C.C. Chapter 19-24.1, regarding medical marijuana, it shall be unlawful for any person to willfully, as defined by N.D.C.C. section 12.1-02-02, possess marijuana of an amount of less than one-half ounce [14.175 grams] within the jurisdictional limits of the city; such person therefore being guilty of an infraction.2.Except as may be authorized by N.D.C.C. Chap...
Public Alcohol Use
Fargo prohibits consuming alcohol or possessing an open container on streets, sidewalks, alleys, and other public property citywide, with narrow exceptions for licensed premises and permitted special events.
Fargo Bans Public Drinking, Open Containers
Significant RestrictionsFargo Municipal Code § 10-0327
A person may not consume alcoholic beverages, or possess an open container, to include any bottle, can or other receptacle that contains any amount of alcoholic beverages, upon streets, avenues, alleys, sidewalks, stairways, thoroughfares, or other public property in an area within the City, nor in or upon the parking areas of private shopping centers, hotels, motels, licensed liquor establishm...
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