North Dakota § 44-01-03 - When state and district officers shall qualify
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 44-01-03 — When state and district officers shall qualify, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-01-03. When state and district officers shall qualify
Except when otherwise specially provided, all state and district officers shall qualify on the first day of January next succeeding their election and on said first day of January shall enter upon the discharge of the duties of their respective offices, provided that when a person is elected to fill an unexpired term in a district office then vacant or then held by an appointee, such person may qualify and enter upon the discharge of the duties of such office at any time after receiving a certificate of election to that office but not later than the first day of January next succeeding the date of election to the unexpired term of office.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 44-01-03
What does North Dakota Century Code § 44-01-03 cover?
Section 44-01-03 ("When state and district officers shall qualify") 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 § 44-01-03?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 44-01-03 apply to my situation?
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