N.D. Admin. Code 43-02-03-02
This chapter contains general rules of statewide application which have been adopted by the industrial commission to conserve the natural resources of North Dakota, to prevent waste, and to provide for operation in a manner as to protect correlative rights of all owners of crude oil and natural gas. Special rules, pool rules, field rules, and regulations and orders have been and will be issued when required and shall prevail as against general rules, regulations, and orders if in conflict therewith. However, wherever this chapter does not conflict with special rules heretofore or hereafter adopted, this chapter will apply in each case. The commission may grant exceptions to this chapter, after due notice and hearing, when such exceptions will result in the prevention of waste and operate in a manner to protect correlative rights.
N.D. Admin Code 43-02-03-02
General Authority: NDCC 38-08-04
Law Implemented: NDCC 38-08-04