Creation and jurisdiction of irrigation district - Limitations
N.D. Cent. Code § 61-05-02.1
in effect61-05-02.1. Creation and jurisdiction of irrigation district - Limitations
Notwithstanding section 61-05-02, an irrigation district may not be created if the primary
purpose of the district is to provide drainage benefits to residents of the district. A drainage
project proposed, undertaken, approved, or subject to assessment by an irrigation district also is
subject to the permit requirements under chapter 61-32. Drainage benefits provided by an
irrigation district may not impact the authority of a water resource board to assess for drainage
projects under chapter 61-16.1.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t61c05.pdf#nameddest=61-05-02p1Fetched: 10/16/2026
