The term "corporation", as used in this article, does not embrace municipalities 
or political subdivisions of the state unless otherwise expressly stated.

[Originally § 144 of the 1889 constitution; renumbered art. XII, § 1 effective 1981-01-01.]

[Amended effective [[https://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/60-2007/session-laws/documents/CAA.PDF#page=2|2006-07-01]].]