North Dakota § 1-02-39 - Aids in construction of ambiguous statutes
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 1-02-39 — Aids in construction of ambiguous statutes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-02-39. Aids in construction of ambiguous statutes
If a statute is ambiguous, the court, in determining the intention of the legislation, may consider among other matters: 1. The object sought to be attained. 2. The circumstances under which the statute was enacted. 3. The legislative history. 4. The common law or former statutory provisions, including laws upon the same or similar subjects. 5. The consequences of a particular construction. 6. The administrative construction of the statute. 7. The preamble.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Dakota Century Code § 1-02-39 cover?
Section 1-02-39 ("Aids in construction of ambiguous statutes") 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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