North Dakota § 40-37-02 - Authority for levy initiated by petition - Signatures - Filing - Question
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§ 40-37-02. Authority for levy initiated by petition - Signatures - Filing - Question
submitted to electors. The authority for making a tax levy for municipal band purposes shall be initiated by a petition signed by at least ten percent of the qualified electors of the municipality as determined by the number of votes cast at the last regular municipal election. The petition shall be filed with the governing body and shall request that the following question be submitted to the qualified electors: Shall a tax of not exceeding ____________ mills (specifying the rate) be levied each year for the purpose of furnishing a band fund? When such petition is filed, the governing body shall cause the question to be submitted to the qualified electors at the first following general municipal election.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Dakota Century Code § 40-37-02 cover?
Section 40-37-02 ("Authority for levy initiated by petition - Signatures - Filing - Question") 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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