North Dakota § 41-10-01 - Definitions
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 41-10-01 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41-10-01. Definitions
As used in this chapter: 1. "Authorized", when used with reference to a financing statement record, means that the financing statement record was filed by a person authorized to do so as provided in sections 41-09-80 and 41-09-130. 2. "Debtor" means a natural person whose name was provided in a financing statement record as an individual debtor or one of the types of persons listed in section 41-09-76. 3. "Filing office" or "filing officer" refers to the central indexing system, which must be provided by the secretary of state, where a financing statement record is to be filed electronically as provided by section 41-09-72. 4. "Financing statement record" means an initial financing statement, an amendment that adds collateral covered by a financing statement, and an amendment that adds a debtor to a financing statement as such terms are used in this title.
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 41-10-01
What does North Dakota Century Code § 41-10-01 cover?
Section 41-10-01 ("Definitions") 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 § 41-10-01?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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