North Dakota § 23-11-17 - Eminent domain - Exercise of power
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 23-11-17 — Eminent domain - Exercise of power, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23-11-17. Eminent domain - Exercise of power
As a prerequisite to the taking of real property by the exercise of the power of eminent domain, an authority shall adopt a resolution declaring that the acquisition of the real property described therein is necessary for its purposes under the provisions of this chapter. Such power may be exercised in the manner provided in sections 32-15-01 to 32-15-34, or by any other applicable provision of this code relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 23-11-17
What does North Dakota Century Code § 23-11-17 cover?
Section 23-11-17 ("Eminent domain - Exercise of power") 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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