N.D. Cent. Code § 40-11-07
40-11-07. Effective date of ordinances
40-11-07. Effective date of ordinances
Ordinances finally approved by the governing body of a municipality and which require
publication shall take effect and be in force from and after the publication thereof unless
otherwise expressly provided in the ordinance. Ordinances which do not require publication
shall take effect and be in force from and after the final approval thereof unless otherwise
expressly provided therein.