1.    A utility may not create, permit, or cause a mechanic’s lien or other lien to be created or enforced against the railroad’s property for any work performed by the utility in connection with the utility’s facilities located in the railroad’s right of way.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 49-09.1-12

  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49

2.    A railroad may not create, permit, or suffer a mechanic’s lien or other lien of any kind or any nature to be created or enforced against a utility’s property located in the railroad’s right of way for any work performed by the railroad in connection with the railroad’s facilities.