North Dakota § 31-14-01 - Definitions
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 31-14-01 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-14-01. Definitions
In this chapter: 1. "Boundaries of the United States" means the geographic boundaries of the United States, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, and any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. 2. "Law" includes the federal or a state constitution; a federal or state statute; a judicial decision or order; a rule of court; an executive order; and an administrative rule, regulation, or order. 3. "Record" means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form. 4. "Sign" means with present intent to authenticate or adopt a record: a. To execute or adopt a tangible symbol; or b. To attach to or logically associate with the record an electronic symbol, sound, or process. 5. "State" means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. 6. "Sworn declaration" means a declaration in a signed record given under oath. The term includes a sworn statement, verification, certificate, and affidavit. 7. "Unsworn declaration" means a declaration in a signed record that is not given under oath but is given under penalty of perjury.
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 31-14-01
What does North Dakota Century Code § 31-14-01 cover?
Section 31-14-01 ("Definitions") 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 § 31-14-01?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 31-14-01" (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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