N.D. Cent. Code § 23.1-04.1-04: Fees - Deposit in operating fund

The department by rule may provide for the payment and collection of reasonable fees for the issuance of permits for registering, licensing, or permitting aboveground storage tanks. The permit fees must be based on the anticipated cost of filing and processing the application, taking action on the requested permit, and conducting a monitoring and inspection program to determine compliance or noncompliance with the permit. Any moneys collected for permit licensing fees must be deposited in the department operating fund in the state treasury and any expenditure from the fund is subject to appropriation by the legislative assembly.