North Dakota § 21-03-38.1 - Disposal of bond proceeds

Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 21-03-38.1 — Disposal of bond proceeds, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 21-03-38.1. Disposal of bond proceeds

The proceeds of any municipal bond sale, which have not been used for the purpose issued within three years after date of issue, may be disposed of by the governing body of the municipality as follows: 1. Sufficient funds must be transferred to the sinking fund of the issue in an amount equal to the principal of bonds outstanding and the interest requirements. 2. The governing body may, by a two-thirds vote of all its members, transfer the funds to any or all other debt sinking funds of the municipality. 3. The governing body, upon approval by a majority vote of the qualified electors, voting on the question at an election called therefor, may use the funds for some other purpose authorized by law. If any funds remain, they must be transferred to the general fund of the municipality.

Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 21-03-38.1

What does North Dakota Century Code § 21-03-38.1 cover?

Section 21-03-38.1 ("Disposal of bond proceeds") 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 § 21-03-38.1?

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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?

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