North Dakota § 40-05-05 - Cities may contract for electrical energy or gas
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 40-05-05 — Cities may contract for electrical energy or gas, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-05-05. Cities may contract for electrical energy or gas
The governing body of any city may enter into a contract with any person, partnership, association, corporation, limited liability company, or the United States or any department or agency thereof to provide for: 1. The furnishing of electrical energy or gas to the inhabitants of the city and to the city for all purposes; or 2. The sale to and the purchase by the city for a term of not to exceed ten years, of electrical energy or gas required for city purposes. The making and execution of any such contract must be authorized by a resolution of the governing body adopted by a majority of the members thereof at a regularly assembled meeting of such body. Nothing contained in this section shall deprive the public service commission of any of its regulatory powers with reference to contract rates.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 40-05-05
What does North Dakota Century Code § 40-05-05 cover?
Section 40-05-05 ("Cities may contract for electrical energy or gas") 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 § 40-05-05?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 40-05-05 apply to my situation?
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