North Dakota § 49-19-08 - Operation of pipelines
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 49-19-08 — Operation of pipelines, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-19-08. Operation of pipelines
The operation of the pipelines to which this chapter applies, for the transportation of crude petroleum, coal, or gas in connection with the purchase or purchase and sale of such crude petroleum, coal, or gas, is a business in the conduct of which the public is interested, and as such is subject to regulation by law. The business of purchasing, or of purchasing and selling, crude petroleum, coal, or gas, which uses in connection with such business a pipeline of the class subject to this chapter to transport the crude petroleum, coal, or gas so bought or sold, shall not be conducted unless such pipeline so used in connection with such business is a common carrier within the purview of this chapter and subject to the jurisdiction herein conferred upon the commission. The attorney general shall enforce these provisions by injunction or other adequate remedy.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 49-19-08
What does North Dakota Century Code § 49-19-08 cover?
Section 49-19-08 ("Operation of pipelines") 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 § 49-19-08?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 49-19-08" (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 § 49-19-08 apply to my situation?
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