North Dakota § 40-12-09 - Referred measure - Submission - Result of election
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§ 40-12-09. Referred measure - Submission - Result of election
When a referendum petition is filed, the governing body of the municipality shall reconsider the ordinance described therein, and if it is not entirely repealed, the governing body shall submit it to the vote of the qualified electors of the municipality at the next regular municipal election or at a special election to be called for that purpose as provided in section 40-12-06. The ordinance shall not go into effect or become operative unless a majority of the qualified electors voting on the same shall vote in favor thereof. If the referred ordinance was not suspended by the filing of the referendum petition, it no longer shall be effective if it is disapproved by a majority vote of the qualified electors voting on the same.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 40-12-09
What does North Dakota Century Code § 40-12-09 cover?
Section 40-12-09 ("Referred measure - Submission - Result of election") 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.
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