N.D. Cent. Code § 15-08.1-01
15-08.1-01. Declaration of policy and intent
15-08.1-01. Declaration of policy and intent
It is declared to be the policy and intent of this state to provide for proper and economic
management of its lands. Therefore, certain possessory interests in real property acquired by
the state of North Dakota in the past or in the future shall be transferred to the board of
university and school lands in trust for the state of North Dakota in accordance with this chapter.
Lands managed pursuant to this chapter are not subject to the leasing and sale provisions
found elsewhere in this code.