North Dakota § 42-04-02 - Agricultural operation deemed not nuisance
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 42-04-02 — Agricultural operation deemed not nuisance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-04-02. Agricultural operation deemed not nuisance
An agricultural operation is not, nor shall it become, a private or public nuisance by any changed conditions in or about the locality of such operation after it has been in operation for more than one year, if such operation was not a nuisance at the time the operation began, except that the provisions of this section shall not apply when a nuisance results from the negligent or improper operation of any such agricultural operation.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 42-04-02
What does North Dakota Century Code § 42-04-02 cover?
Section 42-04-02 ("Agricultural operation deemed not nuisance") 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 § 42-04-02?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 42-04-02" (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 § 42-04-02 apply to my situation?
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