North Dakota § 18-04-03 - Failure to file certificate deemed waiver - Exception
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§ 18-04-03. Failure to file certificate deemed waiver - Exception
If the certificate required by section 18-04-02 is not filed with the office of management and budget and insurance commissioner on or before the thirty-first day of October, the city or rural fire department failing to file the same must be deemed to have waived and relinquished its right for such year to the benefits of this chapter. If, however, the city or rural fire department has filed its certificate for three successive years and has drawn money thereunder for such time, the certificate may be filed at any time up to and including March first of the succeeding year without waiving the right to the benefits provided in this chapter.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 18-04-03
What does North Dakota Century Code § 18-04-03 cover?
Section 18-04-03 ("Failure to file certificate deemed waiver - Exception") 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 § 18-04-03?
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