North Dakota § 24-05-17 - Responsibility for county road system
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 24-05-17 — Responsibility for county road system, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24-05-17. Responsibility for county road system
The boards of county commissioners in their respective counties have the sole authority and responsibility to acquire land for, construct, maintain, and operate the county road system as designated and selected by them. If a board of county commissioners determines a local road meets the criteria in section 24-05-16 and is under the jurisdiction of the township, the board of county commissioners shall notify the township of its intention to add the road to the county system. The board of county commissioners shall hold a public meeting to receive input on the county's intention to add the road to the county system. Following the public meeting, the board of county commissioners shall make a decision at its subsequent scheduled meeting regarding adding the road to the county system.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 24-05-17
What does North Dakota Century Code § 24-05-17 cover?
Section 24-05-17 ("Responsibility for county road system") 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 § 24-05-17?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 24-05-17" (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 § 24-05-17 apply to my situation?
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