North Dakota § 53-03-05 - Authority of governing body and fair board
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 53-03-05 — Authority of governing body and fair board, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53-03-05. Authority of governing body and fair board
If a governing body or fair board determines that an application for a permit should be granted, it shall: 1. Enter into a contract such as is prescribed by section 53-03-02; 2. Issue a permit to operate a carnival; 3. Collect such permit fees as are necessary to pay the expenses of the investigation required by this chapter; 4. Aid in policing the carnival grounds and in otherwise compensating the municipality or association interested in such amount as may be determined; and 5. Require the permittee to execute and deliver to such municipality or association a bond in a penal sum not exceeding five hundred dollars, to be approved by the governing body or fair board, conditioned for the faithful conduct of such carnival in accordance with the governing laws and ordinances, and that the same must be forfeited upon the violation of the provisions thereof.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 53-03-05
What does North Dakota Century Code § 53-03-05 cover?
Section 53-03-05 ("Authority of governing body and fair board") 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.
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