N.D. Cent. Code § 24-02-45.2: Lease agreements with public and private entities for radio tower space - Continuing appropriation

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the director may lease space on the forty-five department-owned radio tower locations in existence on December 31, 2020, to private entities, if the private entities have been unable to secure space on an existing tower that would provide comparable service coverage. The director shall ensure market rates are charged for a lease entered with a private entity after June 30, 2021. Funds received by the department pursuant to this section must be deposited in the state highway fund as prescribed by section 24-02-41 and are appropriated to the department on a continuing basis.