N.D. Cent. Code § 40-33.3-03: Agreement filed with secretary of state - Certificate of incorporation

The agreement and a certified copy of the resolution of the governing body of each city shall be filed for record with the secretary of state. If the agreement conforms to the requirements of section 40-33.3-02, the secretary of state shall record it and issue and record a certificate of incorporation. The certificate shall state the name of the municipal pipeline authority and the fact and date of incorporation. Upon the issuance of the certificate of incorporation, the authority shall exist as a municipal corporation and a political subdivision of the state. The certificate of incorporation is conclusive evidence of incorporation.