N.D. Cent. Code § 37-12.1-02
37-12.1-02. Establishment of a state defense force
37-12.1-02. Establishment of a state defense force
The governor may, by proclamation, establish a state defense force in the event that more
than one-half of the units of the North Dakota national guard are called to active federal service
and may in advance of such call establish a cadre of such defense force.