N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-38 : — GENERAL PROVISIONS02 - RULES OF INTERPRETATION —02-38 - Intentions in the enactment of statutes

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