North Dakota § 23-21-17 - Disposal of lands
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 23-21-17 — Disposal of lands, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23-21-17. Disposal of lands
Whenever human remains have been ordered removed under this chapter, and the cemetery authority has made and published notice of intention to remove such remains, the portions of the cemetery in which no interments have been made, and those portions from which all human remains have been removed, may be sold, mortgaged, or otherwise encumbered as security for any loan or loans made to the cemetery authority. No order of any court is required prior to the making of any such sale, mortgage, or other encumbrance of such lands; but any sale of such cemetery lands made by any cemetery corporation, limited liability company, or association controlled by a governing body must be fairly conducted and the price paid must be fair and reasonable and all such sales must be confirmed, as to the fairness and reasonableness of the price paid, by the district court of the county in which the lands are situated.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 23-21-17
What does North Dakota Century Code § 23-21-17 cover?
Section 23-21-17 ("Disposal of lands") 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 § 23-21-17?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 23-21-17" (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 § 23-21-17 apply to my situation?
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