N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-38 : — GENERAL PROVISIONS02 - RULES OF INTERPRETATION —02-38 - Intentions in the enactment of statutes TEXT PDF In enacting a statute, it is presumed that: 1. Compliance with the constitutions of the state and of the United States is intended. 2. The entire statute is intended to be effective. 3. A just and reasonable result is intended. 4. A result feasible of execution is intended. 5. Public interest is favored over any private interest. N.D.C.C. § 1-02-38