Chapter

Rules of Interpretation

N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-01— Rule of construction of code
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-02— Words to be understood in their ordinary sense
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-03— Language - How construed
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-03.1— Person-first language
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-04— Conflict in expression of numbers
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-05— Construction of unambiguous statute
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-06— Clerical and typographical errors
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-06.1— Journal entry rule - Presumption of validity of legislation
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-07— Particular controls general
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-08— Conflicting provisions found in the same statute
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-09— Irreconcilable statutes or constitutional amendments passed during the same session
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-09.1— Multiple amendments to the same provision, one without reference to the other
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-09.2— Reconciliation of conflicting proposed amendments to the constitution
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-10— Code not retroactive unless so declared
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-11— Source note not part of statute
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-12— Caption, cross-reference note, and source note
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-13— Uniform laws interpreted to effect purpose
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-14— Majority power
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-15— Computation of time
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-16— Repeal does not revive act previously repealed
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-17— Repeal - Effect
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-18— Pending actions or proceedings not affected by code
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-19— Effect upon former laws - Repeals
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-20— Severability
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-21— Office held under provisions repealed by this code to be retained - Exceptions
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-22— Effect when office abolished
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-23— Limitations - How reckoned
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-24— Time for performance of act - How computed
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-25— Continuations of existing statutes
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-26— Effect of revision upon initiated measures
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-27— Conflicts adjusted
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-28— Benefit of provisions of law may be waived
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-29— Repeal of incorporating law does not dissolve existing corporation or limited liability company
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-30— Vested rights protected
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-31— Existing boundaries to remain after code takes effect
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-32— Existing ordinances and regulations to remain in force after code takes effect
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-33— Statutes which shall be deemed subsequent to code
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-33.1— Section 1-02-33 not applicable to laws enacted in 1943 session
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-34— Pendency and transfer of actions and proceedings
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-35— Date of taking effect of code
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-36— Registered or certified mail
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-37— Citations
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-38— Intentions in the enactment of statutes
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-39— Aids in construction of ambiguous statutes
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-40— Statutory references
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-41— References to a series
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-42— Effective dates of legislation - Rules of construction