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North Dakota Century Code

Chapter 1-02

N.D. Cent. Code ch. 1-02

Rules of Interpretation

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to effect purpose 1-02-14Majority power 1-02-15Computation of time 1-02-16Repeal does not revive act previously repealed 1-02-17Repeal - Effect 1-02-18Pending actions or proceedings not affected by code 1-02-19Effect upon former laws - Repeals 1-02-20Severability 1-02-21Office held under provisions repealed by this code to be retained - Exceptions 1-02-22Effect when office abolished 1-02-23Limitations - How reckoned 1-02-24Time for performance of act - How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