N.D. Cent. Code § 37-01-04
37-01-04. Governor's authority to order out national guard - Reserve militia ordered out
37-01-04. Governor's authority to order out national guard - Reserve militia ordered
out.
In case of insurrection, invasion, tumult, riot, breach of the peace, cyber attack, or imminent
danger thereof, to provide a presence at state ceremonial events, to provide assistance to
political entities in search and rescue efforts or to respond to a potential natural or
environmental hazard or nuisance, or to perform training activities, the governor may order into
the active service of this state any part of the national guard that the governor may deem
proper. When the national guard of this state, or a part thereof, is called forth under the
Constitution of the United States and the laws of the United States, the governor shall order out
for service the remaining troops or such part thereof as may be necessary. If the number of
available troops is insufficient, the governor shall order out such part of the reserve militia as the
governor may deem necessary.