Emergency powers of the governor
N.D. Cent. Code § 54-07-01.1
in effect54-07-01.1. Emergency powers of the governor
In emergencies in support of national defense, the governor may cooperate with any officer
or agency of the United States in the transportation of persons or property and the conservation
and utilization of vital transportation equipment, materials, and supplies, and when requested by
such officer or agency, may issue executive orders related thereto which will:
1. Suspend or modify the enforcement of any statute, ordinance, or regulation relating to
the operation of motor vehicles upon the highways and streets of the state where it
appears that the enforcement of such statute, ordinance, or regulation would impede
or interfere with the national defense.
2. Prescribe maximum rates of speed at which any motor vehicle may be operated on
any highway or street in the state.
3. Prescribe the sizes and load weights of motor vehicles which may be operated on any
highway or street in the state.
4. Suspend the enforcement of any statute, ordinance, or regulation that requires any
motor vehicle, bus, or housetrailer, to which a valid and unexpired permit or license
has been issued by another state, to obtain a permit or license from this state.
5. Prescribe reasonable regulations for the conservation and utilization of the highways
and streets, and of vital transportation equipment, and materials and supplies used in
connection therewith.
6. Amend, revoke, or suspend any such executive order or regulation.
The governor shall report to the legislative assembly at its next session any proceedings taken
by the governor pursuant to this section. Such report must include copies of all executive orders
or regulations promulgated by the governor.
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