North Dakota § 51-04-04 - Affidavit required for certain sales
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 51-04-04 — Affidavit required for certain sales, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51-04-04. Affidavit required for certain sales
It is unlawful for any transient merchant to advertise, represent, or hold forth as being sold for an insurance, bankrupt, insolvent, assignee, trustee, testator, executor, administrator, receiver, syndicate, wholesaler, or manufacturer, or closing out sale, or as a sale of any goods, wares, and merchandise damaged by smoke, fire, water, or otherwise, or in any similar form, unless such transient merchant shall file with the person's application for a transient merchant license an affidavit showing all the facts relating to the reasons and character of the sale so to be advertised or represented, and showing that the sale is in fact as it is to be advertised and represented, including a statement of: 1. The names of the persons from whom the goods, wares, and merchandise were obtained; 2. The date of their delivery to the applicant; 3. The place from which the goods, wares, and merchandise were last taken; and 4. All details necessary to exactly locate and fully itemize all goods, wares, and merchandise to be sold.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 51-04-04
What does North Dakota Century Code § 51-04-04 cover?
Section 51-04-04 ("Affidavit required for certain sales") 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 § 51-04-04?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 51-04-04" (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?
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 § 51-04-04 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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