N.D. Cent. Code § 61-33-03

Current through 2023 Legislative Sessions
Section 61-33-03 - Transfer of possessory interests in real property

All possessory interests now owned or that may be acquired except oil, gas, and related hydrocarbons, in the sovereign lands of the state owned or controlled by the state or any of its officers, departments, or the Bank of North Dakota, together with any future increments, are transferred to the state of North Dakota, acting by and through the director of the department of water resources. All possessory interests in oil, gas, and related hydrocarbons in the sovereign lands of the state are transferred to the state of North Dakota, acting by and through the board of university and school lands. These transfers are self-executing. No evidence other than the provisions of this chapter is required to establish the fact of transfer of title to the state of North Dakota, acting by and through the director of the department of water resources and board of university and school lands. Proper and sufficient delivery of all title documents is conclusively presumed.

N.D.C.C. § 61-33-03

Amended by S.L. 2021, ch. 488 (HB 1353),§ 187, eff. 8/1/2021.