North Dakota § 40-23-20 - Equalization of original assessments
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 40-23-20 — Equalization of original assessments, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-23-20. Equalization of original assessments
In any assessment proceedings under sections 40-23-17 through 40-23-21 the governing body of the municipality shall have power to direct the cancellation of uncollected installments of special assessments previously levied for the same improvement, and the refund of installments prepaid, to the extent determined by it to be necessary to make the original assessments and the subsequent assessments bear as nearly as possible the same relation to the total benefits derived from the improvement by the respective properties assessed.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 40-23-20
What does North Dakota Century Code § 40-23-20 cover?
Section 40-23-20 ("Equalization of original assessments") 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 § 40-23-20?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 40-23-20" (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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