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ND SB2311

Bill

Status

Passed

4/19/2023

Primary Sponsor

Todd Beard

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Origin

Senate

68th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "pipeline" to include any liquid or gaseous substances of any kind, not limited to natural gas, oil, or gasoline and their components or derivatives.

  • Clarifies that construction liens for well and pipeline work attach only to leaseholds or pipelines where labor, materials, or services were supplied, and do not attach to freehold estates unless owned by the same party.

  • Requires lien statements filed with county recorders to include a 16-point typeface notice stating the lien only attaches to the leasehold or pipeline, not to freehold real property, unless the freehold owner is the same as the leasehold or pipeline owner.

  • Extends the lien filing deadline from when labor was last performed or materials were last furnished to within six months after completion under a single contract.

  • Prohibits persons performing labor or furnishing materials or services under well and pipeline lien laws (Chapter 35-24) from claiming construction liens under the general construction lien statute (Chapter 35-27).

Legislative Description

Well or pipeline construction liens and construction liens.

Last Action

Filed with Secretary Of State 04/19

4/20/2023

Committee Referrals

Energy and Natural Resources2/17/2023
Energy and Natural Resources1/16/2023

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