North Dakota § 24-17-05 - Compensation for removal of signs
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 24-17-05 — Compensation for removal of signs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24-17-05. Compensation for removal of signs
The director is directed to acquire by purchase, gift, condemnation, or exchange, signs lawfully erected which do not conform to this chapter or the rules established by the director. Owners of advertising structures, signs, displays, or devices acquired by the director pursuant to this section, and the owners of the land upon which such displays are located must be paid just compensation for the reasonable damages, if any, suffered by the reason of such removal. Just compensation must be paid upon the removal of any outdoor advertising sign, display, or device lawfully erected and maintained under state law, provided that federal matching funds are appropriated, allotted, and made available to this state under title 23, United States Code, for the purpose of providing just compensation for the removal of such signs, displays, or devices. A municipality, county or local zoning authority, or political subdivision may not remove or cause to be removed any advertising structures, except such structures that encroach upon the right of way, without paying compensation in accordance with this section.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 24-17-05
What does North Dakota Century Code § 24-17-05 cover?
Section 24-17-05 ("Compensation for removal of signs") 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 § 24-17-05?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 24-17-05" (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 § 24-17-05 apply to my situation?
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