North Dakota § 39-04-09 - Director may design and issue number plates
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 39-04-09 — Director may design and issue number plates, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-04-09. Director may design and issue number plates
The director may design and issue plates of distinctly different color for each classification of motor vehicle, and there must at all times be a marked contrast between the background color of the plates and that of the numerals and letters on the plates. License plates must be acquired from the North Dakota state penitentiary if the penitentiary has the facilities to manufacture license plates. The director shall make a general issue during the biennium beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2015, and continuing into the biennium beginning July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2017.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 39-04-09
What does North Dakota Century Code § 39-04-09 cover?
Section 39-04-09 ("Director may design and issue number plates") 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 § 39-04-09?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 39-04-09" (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 § 39-04-09 apply to my situation?
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