N.D. Cent. Code § 61-35-98
61-35-98. Approval of bonds - Return of bidder's bond
61-35-98. Approval of bonds - Return of bidder's bond
The contractor's bond must be approved by the governing body, and thereupon it is and
remains in full force and effect. Upon the execution of the contract and the approval of the
contract bond, the bidder's bond must be returned.