N.D. Cent. Code § 61-14-08: Unlawful use of water and waste - Penalty

The unauthorized use of water to which another person is entitled, or the willful waste of water to the detriment of another, shall be unlawful. It also shall be unlawful to begin or carry on any construction of works for storing or carrying water until after the issuance of a permit to appropriate such waters. The penalty for any violation of this section is a class A misdemeanor.