North Dakota § 1-02-42 - Effective dates of legislation - Rules of construction
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 1-02-42 — Effective dates of legislation - Rules of construction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-02-42. Effective dates of legislation - Rules of construction
In determining the effective date of any law enacted by the legislative assembly, a "measure" includes the entire contents of a legislative act, unless the legislative assembly specifically provides within the act that only a portion of the act is an emergency, appropriation, or tax measure. Unless a different date is specified in a measure, the measure takes effect on July first after its filing with the secretary of state if: 1. Any portion of the measure provides an appropriation for support and maintenance of state departments and institutions; or 2. Any portion of the measure: a. (1) Provides for an enforced contribution for public purposes which is not dependent upon the will or consent of the person taxed; (2) Imposes a fee for any purpose; or (3) Authorizes a public official or entity to determine the level of a fee for any purpose; and b. Changes any statutory factor that determines the amount of a taxpayer's liability for the contribution or fee, including a full or partial exemption or credit.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 1-02-42
What does North Dakota Century Code § 1-02-42 cover?
Section 1-02-42 ("Effective dates of legislation - Rules of construction") 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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