N.D. Cent. Code § 40-51.2-17
40-51.2-17. Cost of annexation
40-51.2-17. Cost of annexation
The costs of the annexation proceedings, and the costs for services rendered by an
administrative law judge, must be paid to the office of administrative hearings by the annexing
city. The costs of the annexation proceedings are the same as those allowed in any civil action.