North Dakota § 21-03-08 - Maximum interest rate, maturity, and denominations
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 21-03-08 — Maximum interest rate, maturity, and denominations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-03-08. Maximum interest rate, maturity, and denominations
No bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter may bear interest at a rate or rates and be sold privately at a price resulting in an average net interest cost higher than twelve percent per annum. There is no interest rate ceiling on those issues sold at public sale or to the state of North Dakota or any of its agencies or instrumentalities. No bonds issued under this chapter may run for a longer period than twenty years from their date. The bonds may not bear a date earlier than the date of the election authorizing their issuance, if such election is required, nor earlier than the date of the adoption of the resolution of the governing body determining to issue bonds for which no election is required.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 21-03-08
What does North Dakota Century Code § 21-03-08 cover?
Section 21-03-08 ("Maximum interest rate, maturity, and denominations") 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 § 21-03-08?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 21-03-08" (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 § 21-03-08 apply to my situation?
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