North Dakota § 41-08-52 - (8-603) Savings clause
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 41-08-52 — (8-603) Savings clause, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41-08-52. (8-603) Savings clause
1. This chapter does not affect an action or proceeding commenced before August 1, 1997. 2. If a security interest in a security is perfected by August 1, 1997, and the action by which the security interest was perfected would suffice to perfect a security interest under this chapter, no further action is required to continue perfection. If a security interest in a security is perfected by August 1, 1997, but the action by which the security interest was perfected would not suffice to perfect a security interest under this chapter, the security interest remains perfected for a period of six months after August 1, 1997, and continues perfected thereafter if appropriate action to perfect under this chapter is taken within that period. If a security interest is perfected by August 1, 1997, and the security interest can be perfected by filing under this chapter, a financing statement signed by the secured party instead of the debtor may be filed within that period to continue perfection or thereafter to perfect.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 41-08-52
What does North Dakota Century Code § 41-08-52 cover?
Section 41-08-52 ("(8-603) Savings clause") 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 § 41-08-52?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 41-08-52" (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 § 41-08-52 apply to my situation?
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