North Dakota § 54-59-08 - Required use of wide area network services
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 54-59-08 — Required use of wide area network services, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54-59-08. Required use of wide area network services
Each state agency and institution that desires access to wide area network services and each county, city, and school district that desires access to wide area network services to transmit voice, data, or video outside that county, city, or school district shall obtain those services from the department. The chief information officer may exempt from the application of this section a county, city, or school district that demonstrates its current wide area network services are more cost-effective for or more appropriate for the specific needs of that county, city, or school district than wide area network services available from the department. For purposes of enhanced 911 and next generation 9-1-1 communications services, governmental entities are exempt from the provisions of this section. In selecting enhanced 911 and next generation 9-1-1 communication network providers, governmental entities shall select providers that are cost-effective, demonstrably reliable, and which follow interoperable standards set by the emergency services communications coordinating committee.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 54-59-08
What does North Dakota Century Code § 54-59-08 cover?
Section 54-59-08 ("Required use of wide area network services") 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 § 54-59-08?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 54-59-08" (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 § 54-59-08 apply to my situation?
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