North Dakota § 40-56-04 - Protests to bar improvements
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 40-56-04 — Protests to bar improvements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-56-04. Protests to bar improvements
If the city's total share of the costs equals or exceeds fifty percent of the entire cost of the project, the governing body may initiate, carry out, and construct the project, and special assessments may be levied against the benefited property in the manner provided by law, unless within thirty days after the first publication of the resolution declaring the work to be necessary, the owners of seventy-five percent or more, by area, of the property liable to be specially assessed for the improvement, shall file written protest against said improvement with the city auditor.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 40-56-04
What does North Dakota Century Code § 40-56-04 cover?
Section 40-56-04 ("Protests to bar improvements") 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 § 40-56-04?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 40-56-04 apply to my situation?
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