North Dakota § 24-07-35 - Designation of minimum maintenance road

Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 24-07-35 — Designation of minimum maintenance road, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 24-07-35. Designation of minimum maintenance road

A board having jurisdiction as described in this chapter, and the governing body of a city, may designate a road under its jurisdiction as a minimum maintenance road in accordance with sections 24-07-35 through 24-07-37. The designation may be made only if the board or governing body determines that the road to be so designated is used only occasionally or intermittently for passenger and commercial travel. Further, the designation cannot be made if the road is used as a schoolbus route, mail route, or as the only access to any existing residence. In its action designating the minimum maintenance road, the board or governing body shall identify the beginning and end of the road. The board or governing body shall notify each adjoining political subdivision of a designation made under this section. If a road runs along the boundary of political subdivisions, the designation as a minimum maintenance road is not applicable unless the board or governing body of each adjoining political subdivision agrees with the designation.

Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 24-07-35

What does North Dakota Century Code § 24-07-35 cover?

Section 24-07-35 ("Designation of minimum maintenance road") 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 § 24-07-35?

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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?

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