North Dakota § 40-01-09 - Official newspaper of municipality
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 40-01-09 — Official newspaper of municipality, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-01-09. Official newspaper of municipality
The official newspaper as chosen by the electors of the county shall be the official newspaper of the municipality in which it is published, and such official notices and legal publications as the municipality is required to publish by law shall be published therein. In municipalities where the official newspaper is not published, the governing body of the municipality, annually by resolution at its first meeting in May, or as soon thereafter as practicable, shall designate a newspaper published in the municipality, or if there is not one published, then it shall designate a newspaper which is circulated in the municipality, as the official newspaper of the municipality, including park districts therein, for the publication of notices and legal publications, including legal notices and official statements of the school districts embracing or encompassed by the municipality.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 40-01-09
What does North Dakota Century Code § 40-01-09 cover?
Section 40-01-09 ("Official newspaper of municipality") 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 § 40-01-09?
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