N.D. Cent. Code § 40-06-01

Current through 2023 Legislative Sessions

Section 40-06-01 - Jurisdiction of governing body

Except as otherwise provided by law, a governing body of a municipality has jurisdiction:

1. Over any commons or public grounds belonging to such municipality and with the consent of the majority of the owners thereof shall have power to regulate the banks, shores, and wharves of that portion of any navigable stream within the corporate limits; and

2. In and over all places within one-half mile [804.67 meters] of the municipal limits for the purpose of enforcing health ordinances and regulations, and police regulations and ordinances adopted to promote the peace, order, safety, and general welfare of the municipality.

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