North Dakota § 53-03-01 - Definitions
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 53-03-01 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53-03-01. Definitions
In this chapter, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires: 1. "Carnival" means an aggregation of attractions including any show, circus, act, game, vending device, or amusement device, whether conducted under one management or more, or independently, temporarily set up or conducted in a public place or upon any private premises accessible to the public with or without admission fee, which, from the nature of the aggregation, attracts attendance and causes promiscuous commingling of persons in the spirit of merrymaking and revelry. 2. "Fair board" means the officers of any state or county fair association, or the agents of any such board, duly authorized to make any contract or issue any permit as provided in this chapter. 3. "Governing body" means a city council, or a board of city commissioners, as the case may be, or the agents of any such governing body duly authorized to make any contract or to issue any permit as provided in this chapter. 4. "Person" means any natural person, firm, corporation, or limited liability company or the clerk, agent, or abettor of any such person, firm, corporation, or limited liability company.
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 53-03-01
What does North Dakota Century Code § 53-03-01 cover?
Section 53-03-01 ("Definitions") 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.
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