North Dakota § 11-04-02 - Petitions for permanent location of county seat
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 11-04-02 — Petitions for permanent location of county seat, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-04-02. Petitions for permanent location of county seat
The names of cities or unincorporated townsites contending for the county seat shall be placed upon the primary election ballot by petition. Each such petition shall: 1. Designate the proposed county seat. 2. Be signed by at least ten percent of the qualified electors of the county as determined by the vote cast for the office of governor at the last general election. Each such petitioner shall state the date of signing the petition and the petitioner's residence. No petitioner shall sign more than one such petition. Petitions shall be filed with the county auditor at least thirty days prior to the holding of the primary election.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 11-04-02
What does North Dakota Century Code § 11-04-02 cover?
Section 11-04-02 ("Petitions for permanent location of county seat") 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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