N.D. Cent. Code § 61-02-27: Proposals with respect to use or disposition of waters to be presented to department of water resources

All persons, when concerned with any agreement, contract, sale, or purchase, or the construction of any works or project which involves the use and disposition of any water or water rights, shall present to the department of water resources all proposals with respect to the use or disposition of any waters before making any agreement, contract, purchase, sale, or lease regarding the waters.