N.D. Cent. Code § 11-33-13
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11-33-13. Not to affect use
Official statutory text
11-33-13. Not to affect use
The lawful use or occupation of land or premises existing at the time of the adoption of a
resolution hereunder may be continued, although such use or occupation does not conform to
the provisions thereof, but if such nonconforming use or occupancy is discontinued for a period
of more than two years, any subsequent use or occupancy of the land or premises shall be a
conforming use or occupancy. If the state acquires title to any land or premises, all further use
or occupancy thereof shall be a conforming use or occupancy.
The lawful use or occupation of land or premises existing at the time of the adoption of a
resolution hereunder may be continued, although such use or occupation does not conform to
the provisions thereof, but if such nonconforming use or occupancy is discontinued for a period
of more than two years, any subsequent use or occupancy of the land or premises shall be a
conforming use or occupancy. If the state acquires title to any land or premises, all further use
or occupancy thereof shall be a conforming use or occupancy.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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