The commission, its agents, representatives, and employees are charged with the duty and obligation of enforcing all rules and statutes of North Dakota relating to the exploration, development, and production of subsurface minerals. However, it shall be the responsibility of all owners or operators to obtain information pertaining to the regulation of subsurface minerals before operations have begun.
N.D. Admin Code 43-02-02-05
General Authority: NDCC 38-12-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 38-12-02