North Dakota § 17-01-01 - Low-emission technology
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 17-01-01 — Low-emission technology, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-01-01. Low-emission technology
The legislative assembly adopts the low-emission technology initiative with the goal that the agricultural, forestry, natural resources, and working land of the United States should provide energy from low-emission technology and continue to produce safe, abundant, and affordable food, fuel, feed, and fiber. Increasing America's low-emission technology use will bring new advancements to market and save consumers money, reduce the nation's dependence on oil from the Middle East, create good new jobs in rural America, clean up the air, reduce urban smog, and address global warming issues. As used in this initiative, low-emission technology includes biofuels, solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, carbon recycling, carbon sequestration, use of waste heat, recycling, hydrogen, coal, oil, natural gas, and energy efficiency initiatives. Investing and acknowledging a commitment to low-emission technology allows the state to use its abundant natural resources for the benefit of current and future generations. This initiative provides North Dakota consumers with affordable, reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy for the benefit of the state's economy and communities.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 17-01-01
What does North Dakota Century Code § 17-01-01 cover?
Section 17-01-01 ("Low-emission technology") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Dakota § 17-01-01?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 17-01-01" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 17-01-01 apply to my situation?
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