North Dakota § 19-01-01 - Definitions of terms used in title

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§ 19-01-01. Definitions of terms used in title

In this title, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires: 1. "Department" means the department of health and human services. 2. "Person" includes both the singular and the plural, as the case demands, and includes individuals, partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, companies, and associations, or two or more individuals having a joint or common interest.

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

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Section 19-01-01 ("Definitions of terms used in title") 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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