North Dakota § 49-02-22 - Charges for raising and lowering lines - Reimbursement for unreasonable

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§ 49-02-22. Charges for raising and lowering lines - Reimbursement for unreasonable

delay. Any party requesting the raising or lowering of electric supply and communication lines shall be required to pay not more than the actual cost reasonably and necessarily incurred therefor. The commission shall, upon application, and after notice and hearing, review and determine the reasonableness of any charges assessed for the raising and lowering of electric supply and communication lines, and if said charges are found unreasonable, the commission shall fix a just and reasonable charge; provided, however, that any person, firm, corporation, or limited liability company in charge of electric supply or communication lines, who shall fail, except for good cause, to have said lines raised or lowered to permit the movement of buildings or other bulky objects at the time agreed upon, shall be liable for reasonable costs, damages, and expenses occasioned by such unreasonable delay.

Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 49-02-22

What does North Dakota Century Code § 49-02-22 cover?

Section 49-02-22 ("Charges for raising and lowering lines - Reimbursement for unreasonable") 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 § 49-02-22?

A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 49-02-22" (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 § 49-02-22 apply to my situation?

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