N.D. Cent. Code § 61-24.7-01
61-24.7-01. Legislative findings and intent - Authority to issue bonds
61-24.7-01. Legislative findings and intent - Authority to issue bonds
The legislative assembly finds that the provision of water of sufficient quantity and quality to
supply homes, businesses, industries, wildlife, and recreation in the Red River valley within this
state is necessary for the protection of health, property, and enterprises and for the promotion of
prosperity and the general welfare of the people of the Red River valley and that construction of
the Red River valley water supply project involves and requires the exercise of the sovereign
powers of the state and concerns a public purpose. Therefore, it is declared necessary and in
the public interest that the state by and through the state water commission provide a share of
the cost of constructing the Red River valley water supply project.