N.D. Cent. Code § 61-04-04.2
61-04-04.2. Refund of water permit application fees
61-04-04.2. Refund of water permit application fees
The department of water resources may refund a water permit application fee, upon the
request of the applicant, if the application is withdrawn by the applicant, and:
1. The department has not published notice of the application; or
2. The department determines other good and sufficient cause exists to refund the
application fee.