North Dakota § 54-03-23 - Century Code distributed to each legislator - Retention
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§ 54-03-23. Century Code distributed to each legislator - Retention
Each member of the legislative assembly is entitled to receive a current set of the North Dakota Century Code as provided in section 46-04-01. Upon the election of a member of the legislative assembly, the secretary of state shall request of that member whether that member wants to receive a set of the code under this section. The secretary of state shall deliver a set of the code to each member who elects to receive a copy of the code. A legislator who elects to receive a set of the code is entitled to current supplements and volumes as provided in section 46-04-03 to maintain the code during the legislator's service. The code received by a legislator under this section is not subject to section 46-04-04. After a legislator's service in the legislative assembly is terminated, the secretary of state shall inform the legislator that the legislator may elect to retain the set of the code or to return the set at the expense of the secretary of state. If the legislator elects to retain the set, the secretary of state shall inform the legislator how to obtain a subscription to maintain the legislator's code.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 54-03-23
What does North Dakota Century Code § 54-03-23 cover?
Section 54-03-23 ("Century Code distributed to each legislator - Retention") 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 § 54-03-23?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 54-03-23" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the North Dakota official source linked on this page or consult a licensed North Dakota attorney.
How does North Dakota § 54-03-23 apply to my situation?
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