North Dakota § 24-07-06 - Public road may be established to give access to highway
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 24-07-06 — Public road may be established to give access to highway, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24-07-06. Public road may be established to give access to highway
Whenever any tract of land is surveyed or sold in tracts less than the original subdivision as established by the government survey thereof, so that any part thereof does not touch upon a public road so as to allow the owner of such tract access to a public highway, the board of county commissioners or board of township supervisors, upon petition of such owner, may open a public road to gain access to any such tract or tracts when in the judgment of such board such public road is necessary and that it is of sufficient benefit to the county or township as a whole, but no such public road may exceed two rods [10.06 meters] in width unless in the judgment of such board a roadway of such width is not sufficient to accommodate the travel thereon.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 24-07-06
What does North Dakota Century Code § 24-07-06 cover?
Section 24-07-06 ("Public road may be established to give access to highway") 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 § 24-07-06?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 24-07-06" (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 § 24-07-06 apply to my situation?
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