North Dakota § 23-21-04 - Declaration of intent

Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 23-21-04 — Declaration of intent, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 23-21-04. Declaration of intent

The cemetery authority of any cemetery from which human remains are ordered removed by a municipal ordinance or county resolution adopted in accordance with this chapter, shall declare its intention and purpose to disinter and remove the remains in accordance with such movement orders, and to reinter the remains in another cemetery or cemeteries outside the limits of the municipality or county or to deposit the remains in a mausoleum or columbarium.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 23-21-04

What does North Dakota Century Code § 23-21-04 cover?

Section 23-21-04 ("Declaration of intent") 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 § 23-21-04?

A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 23-21-04" (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 § 23-21-04 apply to my situation?

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