North Dakota § 19-08-04 - License required
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 19-08-04 — License required, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-08-04. License required
The department may require manufacturers, importers, jobbers, or other retailers to furnish suitable samples to the department for inspection and chemical analysis. If any beverage does not meet all requirements of law, the department shall refuse to license the beverage and shall prevent sale of the beverage. The license fee must be paid annually during the month of December or before placing the beverage on the market. The license expires December thirty-first next following its issuance. If the manufacturer or jobber secures a license for a product, subsequent sellers, including retailers and dispensers, need not again secure a license for the same product, and no dispenser may be required to secure a license for a product prepared for the dispenser's own use from a product already licensed. The department may adopt rules establishing the amount and the procedures for the collection of annual license fees. License fees collected pursuant to this section must be deposited in the department's operating fund in the state treasury and any expenditure from the fund is subject to appropriation by the legislative assembly.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 19-08-04
What does North Dakota Century Code § 19-08-04 cover?
Section 19-08-04 ("License required") 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 § 19-08-04?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 19-08-04" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the North Dakota official source linked on this page or consult a licensed North Dakota attorney.
How does North Dakota § 19-08-04 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in North Dakota can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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