North Dakota § 49-03-05 - Complaint upon violation of chapter
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 49-03-05 — Complaint upon violation of chapter, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-03-05. Complaint upon violation of chapter
If a public utility or electric transmission provider engages or is about to engage in construction or operation as described in this chapter without having secured a certificate of public convenience and necessity as required by the provisions of this chapter, or if a public utility or electric transmission provider constructs or extends its line, plant, or system, or supplies, or offers to supply electric service in violation of this chapter, any interested municipality, public authority, utility, electric cooperative corporation, or person, may file a complaint with the commission. The commission acting on the complaint, or upon its own motion without complaint, with or without notice, may make its order requiring the public utility complained of to cease and desist from the construction or operation or other prohibited activity until the further order of the commission. Upon hearing had after due notice given, the commission shall make an order with respect to the public utility or electric transmission provider and prescribe terms and conditions as are just and reasonable.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 49-03-05
What does North Dakota Century Code § 49-03-05 cover?
Section 49-03-05 ("Complaint upon violation of chapter") 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 § 49-03-05?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 49-03-05" (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 § 49-03-05 apply to my situation?
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