North Dakota § 50-28-05 - Joinder and withdrawal
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 50-28-05 — Joinder and withdrawal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50-28-05. Joinder and withdrawal
1. This state's joinder of the compact is effective upon execution of the compact by the commissioner of the department or commissioner's designee. 2. The compact may be joined by any state. 3. This state may withdraw from the compact only by written notice sent to the appropriate officials of all other party states, but no such notice may take effect until one year after it is given. 4. All adoption assistance agreements outstanding and to which this state is a signatory at the time when its withdrawal from the compact takes effect must continue until they expire or are terminated in accordance with their provisions. Until such expiration or termination, all beneficiaries of the agreements involved shall continue to have all rights and obligations conferred or imposed by the compact, and this state shall continue to administer the compact to the extent necessary to fully implement those rights and obligations.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 50-28-05
What does North Dakota Century Code § 50-28-05 cover?
Section 50-28-05 ("Joinder and withdrawal") 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 § 50-28-05?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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