N.D.C.C. §§ 47-16-01 through 47-16-30.1, 47-16-31 through 47-16-35, 47-16-42 § 47-16-42
Wind energy leases - Termination.
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47-16-42. Wind energy leases - Termination. Redesignated as section 17-04-05 under S.L. 2007, ch. 204, § 5.
Section 47-16-42 of the North Dakota Century Code, which addressed the termination of wind energy leases, was redesignated as N.D.C.C. § 17-04-05 pursuant to 2007 Session Laws, chapter 204, § 5. This means the substantive rules governing how wind energy leases may be ended are no longer found at this citation but have been moved to a different location in the code. The provision itself did not change in substance; only its statutory address changed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who hold or are considering wind energy leases should be aware that the termination rules once found at N.D.C.C. § 47-16-42 now appear under N.D.C.C. § 17-04-05 following the 2007 redesignation. Operators generally consult the current, active citation when reviewing lease termination obligations and rights. Relying on the old section number when drafting or referencing lease documents may lead to citing an outdated or empty provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants or landowners party to wind energy leases should note that N.D.C.C. § 47-16-42 no longer contains operative termination language, as it was moved to § 17-04-05 by the 2007 legislature. Anyone researching rights related to wind energy lease termination in North Dakota should look to the redesignated section for the governing rules. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid resources familiar with North Dakota agricultural and energy leasing law can help identify which current provisions apply to a given lease arrangement.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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