North Dakota § 40-47-12 - Instituting action to restrain, correct, or abate violations
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 40-47-12 — Instituting action to restrain, correct, or abate violations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-47-12. Instituting action to restrain, correct, or abate violations
If any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted, or maintained, or if any building, structure, or land is used in violation of this chapter or of any ordinance or other regulation made under the authority conferred by this chapter, the proper local authorities of the city, in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate action or proceeding: 1. To prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance, or use; 2. To restrain, correct, or abate such violation; 3. To prevent the occupancy of the building, structure, or land; or 4. To prevent any illegal act, conduct, business, or use in or about such premises.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 40-47-12
What does North Dakota Century Code § 40-47-12 cover?
Section 40-47-12 ("Instituting action to restrain, correct, or abate violations") 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 § 40-47-12?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 40-47-12" (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 § 40-47-12 apply to my situation?
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