North Dakota § 54-01-05 - State may acquire property by eminent domain for state institution
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 54-01-05 — State may acquire property by eminent domain for state institution, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54-01-05. State may acquire property by eminent domain for state institution
The state, by the exercise of the right of eminent domain, may acquire, for the use of any state institution or state industry, any property necessary: 1. To the maintenance or expansion of such institution; 2. To the acquirement of any of the essentials of the existence of such institution or industry; 3. To the operation of such institution or industry; 4. To the health, safety, or support of any inmates of such institution; or 5. To the protection or care of the property of such institution or industry. The proceedings for the acquirement of any such property must be prosecuted by the attorney general in the name of the state as plaintiff and must be governed by the provisions of chapter 32-15 applicable to condemnation proceedings.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 54-01-05
What does North Dakota Century Code § 54-01-05 cover?
Section 54-01-05 ("State may acquire property by eminent domain for state institution") 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 § 54-01-05?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 54-01-05" (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 § 54-01-05 apply to my situation?
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