N.D. Cent. Code § 40-33.3-03
40-33.3-03. Agreement filed with secretary of state - Certificate of incorporation
40-33.3-03. Agreement filed with secretary of state - Certificate of incorporation
The agreement and a certified copy of the resolution of the governing body of each city shall
be filed for record with the secretary of state. If the agreement conforms to the requirements of
section 40-33.3-02, the secretary of state shall record it and issue and record a certificate of
incorporation. The certificate shall state the name of the municipal pipeline authority and the fact
and date of incorporation. Upon the issuance of the certificate of incorporation, the authority
shall exist as a municipal corporation and a political subdivision of the state. The certificate of
incorporation is conclusive evidence of incorporation.