North Dakota § 40-12-04 - Signatures to petition - Requirements - Oath - Withdrawal
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§ 40-12-04. Signatures to petition - Requirements - Oath - Withdrawal
The signatures to a petition to initiate or refer an ordinance need not all be appended to one paper. One of the signers of each paper shall make an oath before an officer competent to administer oaths that the person believes the statements in the paper to be true and that each signature to the paper is the genuine signature of the person whose name it purports to be. Any petitioner may withdraw that petitioner's name from a petition within five days after the date of the filing of the petition with the city auditor.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 40-12-04
What does North Dakota Century Code § 40-12-04 cover?
Section 40-12-04 ("Signatures to petition - Requirements - Oath - Withdrawal") 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 § 40-12-04?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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