North Dakota § 24-07-05 - Petition for laying out, altering, or discontinuing roads
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 24-07-05 — Petition for laying out, altering, or discontinuing roads, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24-07-05. Petition for laying out, altering, or discontinuing roads
The board having jurisdiction as provided in this chapter may alter or discontinue any road or lay out any new road upon the petition of not less than six qualified electors who have an ownership interest in real estate in the vicinity of the road to be altered, discontinued, or laid out. Said petition must set forth in writing a description of the road and what part thereof is to be altered or discontinued, and if for a new road, the names of the owners of the land, if known, over which the road is to pass, the point at which it is to commence, its general course, and the point where it is to terminate.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 24-07-05
What does North Dakota Century Code § 24-07-05 cover?
Section 24-07-05 ("Petition for laying out, altering, or discontinuing roads") 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 § 24-07-05?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 24-07-05" (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 § 24-07-05 apply to my situation?
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