North Dakota § 49-02-17 - Unreasonable rates, rules, and practices affecting interstate commerce
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 49-02-17 — Unreasonable rates, rules, and practices affecting interstate commerce, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-02-17. Unreasonable rates, rules, and practices affecting interstate commerce
Whenever it shall come to the knowledge of the commission, either from its own investigation or by complaint made to it in any manner whatsoever, that the rates charged by any public utility including any common carrier on interstate business are unjust or unreasonable or that the rates, rules, or practices of such utility: 1. Discriminate unjustly against the citizens, industries, or interests of this state; 2. Place any of the citizens, industries, or interests of this state at an unreasonable disadvantage as compared with those of other states; or 3. Are levied, laid, or otherwise in violation of federal law, rulings, orders, or regulations, the commission immediately shall call such facts to the attention of the officials of such public utility and urge upon them the propriety of changing such rates, rules, or practices.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 49-02-17
What does North Dakota Century Code § 49-02-17 cover?
Section 49-02-17 ("Unreasonable rates, rules, and practices affecting interstate commerce") 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 § 49-02-17?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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