North Dakota Statutes
§ 1-02-38 — Intentions in the enactment of statutes
North Dakota § 1-02-38
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Bluebook
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-38 (2026).
Text
In enacting a statute, it is presumed that:
1.Compliance with the constitutions of the state and of the United States is intended.
2.The entire statute is intended to be effective.
3.A just and reasonable result is intended.
4.A result feasible of execution is intended.
5.Public interest is favored over any private interest.
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Nearby Sections
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§ 1-01-01
This act - How referred to§ 1-01-02
Origin of law§ 1-01-03
Expression of law§ 1-01-04
Common law divided§ 1-01-05
Evidence of common law§ 1-01-06
Code excludes common law§ 1-01-07
Classification of civil rights§ 1-01-10
Quorum§ 1-01-11
Authority of deputies§ 1-01-12
Variation from prescribed form§ 1-01-13
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North Dakota § 1-02-38, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/nd/1-02-38.