N.D. Cent. Code § 1-04-16
1-04-16. Validation of oil and gas leases made by executor, administrator, or guardian prior to March 7, 1941
1-04-16. Validation of oil and gas leases made by executor, administrator, or guardian
prior to March 7, 1941.
A lease made for any of the purposes mentioned in section 30-13-05 and which has been
executed and delivered under the authority of an order of a county court having jurisdiction, or
which was approved by such court prior to March 7, 1941, is declared legal and valid.