Section 4.1-47-33 - County and city weed boards - Control of invasive species - Acceptance of funds1. If a county or a city weed board determines that an invasive species is present within its jurisdiction, the weed board shall notify the commissioner. 2.a. If funds for the control of invasive species are available to the commissioner, the commissioner may forward the funds to a weed board for the purpose of controlling the invasive species on public land and assisting private landowners in their efforts to voluntarily control the invasive species provided: (1) The commissioner determines that, without intervention, the invasive species is likely to become a noxious weed during the ensuing five-year period; and (2) The weed board files a plan with the commissioner detailing the manner in which and the time within which the funds are to be expended. b. Notwithstanding any other law, a county or a city weed board may accept funds under this subsection and implement a plan, approved by the commissioner, for the control of invasive species within its jurisdiction. 3. In addition to any funds available from the commissioner, a county or a city weed board may accept funds from any other source to control invasive species within its jurisdiction. 4. For purposes of this section, an invasive species means a plant species that has been introduced into this state and which the North Dakota state university extension service determines has caused or is likely to cause: b. Environmental harm; or