North Dakota § 46-04-01 - Official distribution of state laws - Legislative council to control
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 46-04-01 — Official distribution of state laws - Legislative council to control, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-04-01. Official distribution of state laws - Legislative council to control
Each member of the legislative assembly, constitutional officer of the state, and judge of the supreme and district courts for the use of their respective offices and departments is entitled to receive from the state a copy of any publication of the laws of the state and of any compilation or codification of the laws of the state published under authority of the state. The district court in every county in the state is entitled to a copy of the publications. The codification of laws of the state received by each member of the legislative assembly is subject to section 54-03-23. The legislative council shall designate other offices and agencies of the state that are entitled to receive copies of a publication of the laws for the use of the state offices and agencies and also shall determine the number of copies of any publication to be received by any recipient in a distribution under the provisions of this section, if more than one copy is needed by the recipient for official use. All agencies that are funded entirely from special state funds or federal funds must be charged for the actual cost of each copy of the publications that the agency requests.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 46-04-01
What does North Dakota Century Code § 46-04-01 cover?
Section 46-04-01 ("Official distribution of state laws - Legislative council to control") 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 § 46-04-01?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 46-04-01" (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?
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 § 46-04-01 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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