N.D. Cent. Code § 61-02-58: Lien upon bond proceeds

All moneys received from bonds of any series issued pursuant to this chapter shall be used solely for the purpose of paying the cost of the works or projects for the construction of which the bonds have been issued, or for the purpose of paying costs of issuance, interest during construction, and establishing any reasonably required reserve funds. There shall be a lien upon such moneys, until so used in favor of the holders of the bonds or the trustee provided for in this chapter in respect to the bonds.