North Dakota § 24-01-40 - Right of way for utilities - Granted by director
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§ 24-01-40. Right of way for utilities - Granted by director
The director may grant to any person, who is a resident of this state, or to any corporation organized under the law of this state, or licensed to do business within this state, the right of way for the erection of a telephone line or electric line over or upon any state highway or structure constituting part of such highway or to lay pipes, conduits, or tunnels in, through, or over any such state highway or structure, or to erect, construct, and maintain any bridge, conduit, or other crossing in, under, or over such state highway or structure and in accordance with the rules and regulations therefor.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 24-01-40
What does North Dakota Century Code § 24-01-40 cover?
Section 24-01-40 ("Right of way for utilities - Granted by director") 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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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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