North Dakota § 17-04-04 - Severance of wind energy rights limited
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 17-04-04 — Severance of wind energy rights limited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-04-04. Severance of wind energy rights limited
Except for a wind easement created under section 17-04-03 and as otherwise provided in this section, an interest in a resource located on a tract of land and associated with the production of energy for wind power on the tract of land may not be severed from the surface estate. However, nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit or limit the right of a seller of real estate to retain any payments associated with an existing wind energy project.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 17-04-04
What does North Dakota Century Code § 17-04-04 cover?
Section 17-04-04 ("Severance of wind energy rights limited") 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 § 17-04-04?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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