Ordinances finally approved by the governing body of a municipality and which require publication shall take effect and be in force from and after the publication thereof unless otherwise expressly provided in the ordinance. Ordinances which do not require publication shall take effect and be in force from and after the final approval thereof unless otherwise expressly provided therein.
N.D. Cent. Code § 40-11-07
Effective date of ordinances
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