N.D. Cent. Code § 15-08.1-01: Declaration of policy and intent

It is declared to be the policy and intent of this state to provide for proper and economic management of its lands. Therefore, certain possessory interests in real property acquired by the state of North Dakota in the past or in the future shall be transferred to the board of university and school lands in trust for the state of North Dakota in accordance with this chapter. Lands managed pursuant to this chapter are not subject to the leasing and sale provisions found elsewhere in this code.