Owners of junkyards lawfully in existence on December 3, 1965, which are required to be removed prior to December 3, 1970, by order of the director pursuant to this chapter, must be paid just compensation for the reasonable damages, if any, suffered by reason of such removal between the date of removal and December 3, 1970. Just compensation does not include any relocation or removal costs as specified in section 32-15-22.1; however, costs of removal may be determined to be an element of compensation within the meaning of this chapter.
N.D.C.C. § 24-16-07