N.D. Cent. Code § 20.1-11-04: Game refuges on public lands may be established by director - Duration of public land refuges

The director may establish state game refuges on any unsold public lands of this state with the written consent of the entity responsible for the management of those lands. The refuge continues to exist until canceled by the director or the land management entity, or until the land on which it is located is sold to a private person.