North Dakota § 14-02-09 - Defamation by visual or radio broadcast - Limitation of liability

Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 14-02-09 — Defamation by visual or radio broadcast - Limitation of liability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 14-02-09. Defamation by visual or radio broadcast - Limitation of liability

The owner, licensee, or operator of a visual or sound radio broadcasting station or network of stations, and the agents or employees of any such owner, licensee, or operator, are not liable for any damages for any defamatory statement published or uttered in or as a part of a visual or sound radio broadcast, by one other than such owner, licensee, or operator, or agent or employee thereof.

Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 14-02-09

What does North Dakota Century Code § 14-02-09 cover?

Section 14-02-09 ("Defamation by visual or radio broadcast - Limitation of liability") 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 § 14-02-09?

A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 14-02-09" (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?

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