Title 16.1, Elections
19 chapters · 332 sections in this title.
N.D.C.C. § 16.1-09-01 Declaration of policy
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The legislative assembly declares that public office is a public trust, and in order to continue the faith and confidence of the people of the state in that trust and in their government, the people have a right to be assured that the interest of holders of or candidates for publ…
N.D.C.C. § 16.1-09-02 Statement of interests to be filed
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1. Every candidate for elective office shall sign and file the statement of interests as required by this chapter. In a year when a president and vice president of the United States are to be chosen, presidential and vice presidential candidates shall file with the secretary of s…
N.D.C.C. § 16.1-09-03 Contents of statement of interests
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The statement of interests required to be filed under this chapter applies to the candidate or appointee and that person's spouse and must include: 1. The name of the business or employer and an identification of the principal source of income, defined in the state income tax ret…
N.D.C.C. § 16.1-09-04 Powers and duties of the secretary of state
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The secretary of state shall: 1. Prescribe the forms for statements of interests required to be filed under this chapter and furnish such forms, on request, to persons subject to this chapter. 2. Prepare and publish guidelines setting forth recommended uniform methods of reportin…
N.D.C.C. § 16.1-09-05 Powers and duties of the secretary of state and county and city auditors
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The secretary of state, or the county or city auditor, when appropriate shall: 1. Accept and file any statement submitted pursuant to this chapter. 2. Make statements filed available for public inspection and copying during regular office hours. A reasonable fee may be charged to…
N.D.C.C. § 16.1-09-06 Procedure for enforcement - Investigation by attorney general or state's attorney
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Upon a complaint, signed under penalty of perjury, by any person, or upon the motion of the attorney general or a state's attorney, the attorney general or state's attorney shall investigate any alleged violation of this chapter. The investigation and its proceedings are confiden…
N.D.C.C. § 16.1-09-07 Effect of intentional violation of chapter - Penalty
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Any person who intentionally violates a provision of this chapter is guilty of a class B misdemeanor and that person's appointment, nomination, or election, as the case may be, must be declared void. Any vacancy that may result from the intentional violation of this chapter must …