North Dakota § 54-17-10 - Powers and duties of commission in operating industries
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§ 54-17-10. Powers and duties of commission in operating industries
In the management, operation, and control of all utilities, industries, enterprises, and business projects established, owned, undertaken, administered, or operated by the state, and to accomplish the purposes of this chapter, the industrial commission shall: 1. Acquire by purchase, lease, or, subject to chapter 32-15, by exercise of the right of eminent domain, all necessary property or property rights, and hold and possess or sell the whole or any part thereof. 2. Construct and reconstruct necessary buildings on the properties acquired. 3. Equip, maintain, repair, and alter any and all properties acquired and the improvements thereon. 4. Generally use properties acquired and improvements made so as to promote such utilities, industries, enterprises, and business projects.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 54-17-10
What does North Dakota Century Code § 54-17-10 cover?
Section 54-17-10 ("Powers and duties of commission in operating industries") 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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