North Dakota § 49-20-15 - Liability of electric companies for inductive interference
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 49-20-15 — Liability of electric companies for inductive interference, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-20-15. Liability of electric companies for inductive interference
No person owning or operating electric light and power facilities shall be liable, in the absence of negligent construction or operation of such electric light and power facilities, for inductive interference caused in communication circuits, and shall not, in the absence of negligent construction or operation of such electric light and power facilities, be required to bear any portion of the cost of avoiding, minimizing, or mitigating such inductive interference. The burden of proof of negligent construction or operation of such electric light and power facilities shall be upon the person complaining of the inductive interference.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 49-20-15
What does North Dakota Century Code § 49-20-15 cover?
Section 49-20-15 ("Liability of electric companies for inductive interference") 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 § 49-20-15?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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