N.D. Cent. Code § 61-02-36
61-02-36. Natural streams employed as a means of diversion of water - Adopting methods to determine natural flow
61-02-36. Natural streams employed as a means of diversion of water - Adopting
methods to determine natural flow.
Wherever natural streams are employed as a means of diversion of water from the place of
confinement to the place of use, the commission shall adopt proper methods and means of
determining the natural flow of such streams when the amount of such natural flow is insufficient
to satisfy or fill the needs of appropriators prior in right.