N.D. Cent. Code § 35-36-05: Sale of property - Application of proceeds

At any time before the sale, the lessee may pay the amount necessary to satisfy the lien and redeem the lessee's property. If a sale is held, the owner shall satisfy the lien from the proceeds of the sale and hold the balance, if any, for delivery on demand to the lessee or any other recorded lienholder for a period of six months from the date of sale. Any amount not claimed by the lessee from the owner within the six-month period is subject to the reporting requirements of section 47-30.2-04.