Section 29-06-05.2 - Federal law enforcement officer - Authority to make arrests1. "Federal agent" means an employee of the federal bureau of investigation; the federal drug enforcement administration; the bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives; the homeland security investigations unit of the department of homeland security; the bureau of Indian affairs police; the United States marshals service; or the United States customs and border protection who is authorized to arrest, with or without a warrant, any individual for a violation of the United States Code and carry a firearm in the performance of the employee's duties as a federal law enforcement officer.2. A federal agent has the same authority and immunity as a peace officer in this state when making an arrest for a nonfederal crime if any of the following exist: a. The federal agent has reasonable grounds to believe that a felony offense was committed and the individual arrested committed the offense.b. The federal agent is rendering assistance to a peace officer in an emergency or at the request of the peace officer.c. The federal agent is working as a part of a task force composed of North Dakota peace officers and federal law enforcement officers.3. Any agreement entered under this section relating to reciprocal jurisdiction between a public agency and a tribal government must be made pursuant to chapter 54-40.2.Amended by S.L. 2021 , ch. 253( HB 1110 ), § 1, eff. 8/1/2021.Amended by S.L. 2019 , ch. 269( HB 1234 ), § 1, eff. 8/1/2019.Amended by S.L. 2017 , ch. 366( SB 2302 ), § 3, eff. 2/23/2017.Amended by S.L. 2015 , ch. 237( HB 1467 ), § 1, eff. 8/1/2015.