Whenever liability on claims against the fund credited to the classification of emergency or disaster volunteers and trainees or volunteer health practitioners as defined under chapter 37-17.4 exceeds the amount of premiums paid into the fund, such excess liabilities are a general obligation of the state of North Dakota and must be reimbursed to the organization for credit to the workforce safety and insurance fund by legislative appropriation.
N.D.C.C. § 65-06-05