North Dakota § 40-45-11 - Eligibility for retirement because of disability
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 40-45-11 — Eligibility for retirement because of disability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-45-11. Eligibility for retirement because of disability
No member of the police department who shall become unable mentally or physically to perform the person's duties, nor the person's dependents, shall be entitled to receive benefits under this chapter because of such disability unless such member shall have been on active duty with the department for a period of at least ten years prior to such disability unless such mental or physical impairment was received in the line of duty and permanently disabled such member. Provided, however, that any member of the department who shall have served twenty-two years, retired, and subsequently suffered a permanent disability prior to attaining age sixty, may, in the discretion of the pension board and providing that the same is actuarially sound, be eligible for disability retirement. The question of disability shall be determined by the board of trustees upon the concurring report of at least two out of three physicians designated by the board of trustees to make a complete physical examination of the member.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 40-45-11
What does North Dakota Century Code § 40-45-11 cover?
Section 40-45-11 ("Eligibility for retirement because of disability") 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 § 40-45-11?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 40-45-11" (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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How does North Dakota § 40-45-11 apply to my situation?
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