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Introduction: Navigating the Smoke-Filled Skies of North Dakota Living in North Dakota often means enjoying the simple pleasures of life, including backyard barbecues and outdoor gatherings. However, the aroma of sizzling steaks can sometimes ignite neighborly disputes, especially when barbecue smoke becomes a nuisance. This article provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and resolving neighbor disputes related to barbecue smoke in North Dakota, offering practical advice, legal insights, and peaceful resolution strategies. Understanding Nuisance Law in North Dakota North Dakota law doesn't explicitly address barbecue smoke as a specific nuisance. Instead, it falls under the broader category of general nuisance law. North Dakota Century Code, specifically section 42-01-01, defines a nuisance as "unlawfully doing an act, or omitting to perform a duty, which act or omission either: 1. Annoys, injures, or endangers the comfort, repose, health, or safet...