North Dakota § 15-04-20 - Permits to cut hay and to remove timber
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 15-04-20 — Permits to cut hay and to remove timber, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-04-20. Permits to cut hay and to remove timber
When in its judgment the best interests of the state will be served, the board of university and school lands may sell the right to cut grass or standing timber or both on any of the lands mentioned in this chapter and may sell any down and dead timber on the lands for such price and upon such terms and conditions as it deems proper. Standing timber may only be sold under a management plan developed by the board of university and school lands after consultation with a committee composed of the state forester, the director of the game and fish department, and the commissioner of university and school lands. All permits must be for the current season only, which must be between June fifteenth and April first of the following year. No control or right of occupancy of the land may be other than that specified in the permit. All permits must be paid for in advance.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 15-04-20
What does North Dakota Century Code § 15-04-20 cover?
Section 15-04-20 ("Permits to cut hay and to remove timber") 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 § 15-04-20?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 15-04-20" (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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How does North Dakota § 15-04-20 apply to my situation?
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