North Dakota § 54-46-09 - Destruction of nonrecord materials and nonarchival resources
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 54-46-09 — Destruction of nonrecord materials and nonarchival resources, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54-46-09. Destruction of nonrecord materials and nonarchival resources
Nonrecord materials or materials not included within the definition of records as contained in this chapter may, if not otherwise prohibited by law, be destroyed at any time by the agency in possession of such materials without the prior approval of the administrator. The administrator may formulate procedures and interpretation to guide in the disposition of nonrecord materials. Records determined to be subject to final disposition under section 54-46-08 and not found to be of value as archival resources under section 54-46-08.1 must be destroyed by any suitable means as determined by the administrator.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 54-46-09
What does North Dakota Century Code § 54-46-09 cover?
Section 54-46-09 ("Destruction of nonrecord materials and nonarchival resources") 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 § 54-46-09?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 54-46-09" (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 § 54-46-09 apply to my situation?
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