N.D. Cent. Code § 50-06-06.6: Department may lease real and personal property

The commissioner of the department or commissioner's designee may lease real or personal property at the life skills and transition center or the state hospital upon a specific finding that the granting of each such leasehold interest will result in a net economic gain for the department, taking into account all identifiable costs. Any lease of space for the purpose of providing child care services must meet requirements as determined by the department. The commissioner of the department or commissioner's designee may prescribe the terms and conditions of any leases entered into pursuant to this section and may renew existing leases. The term of any lease may not exceed ninety-nine years.