North Dakota § 44-01-04 - State, district, and county officers - Failure to qualify - Vacancy
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§ 44-01-04. State, district, and county officers - Failure to qualify - Vacancy
If any person elected to any state, district, county, or other political subdivision office fails to qualify and enter upon the duties of such office within the time fixed by law, such office must be deemed vacant and must be filled by appointment as provided by law. If there is a contest for such office or if the person elected to such office is prevented or obstructed in any manner from entering upon the duties thereof, the time above prescribed does not govern and the person must be allowed twenty days after the day such contest is determined or such obstruction removed in which to qualify.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 44-01-04
What does North Dakota Century Code § 44-01-04 cover?
Section 44-01-04 ("State, district, and county officers - Failure to qualify - Vacancy") 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 § 44-01-04?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 44-01-04" (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?
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How does North Dakota § 44-01-04 apply to my situation?
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