North Dakota § 1-01-50 - Filing or presentation of petitions - Time limit
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 1-01-50 — Filing or presentation of petitions - Time limit, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-01-50. Filing or presentation of petitions - Time limit
Whenever in this code provision is made for the filing or presentation of a petition with or to any officer or governing body or board of the state or any agency, instrumentality, or political subdivision thereof as a prerequisite to the calling of an election, or the performance or prohibition of any act, such petition must be filed with or presented to such officer or governing body or board not later than one year from the date such petition is first placed in circulation, or the date the first signature is affixed thereto, whichever date is the latest. If a petition is required by law to be filed or presented on or before a specific or certain date, the petition shall be filed or presented, and physically be in the possession of the person or office designated to receive such petition before four p.m. on such date. The provisions of this section shall not apply in any case in which the law governing a particular petition specifies a shorter or a longer period of time or a different time of day.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 1-01-50
What does North Dakota Century Code § 1-01-50 cover?
Section 1-01-50 ("Filing or presentation of petitions - Time limit") 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 § 1-01-50?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 1-01-50" (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 § 1-01-50 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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