North Dakota Administrative Code
13,942 sections across 1,673 North Dakota regulatory chapters.
89-02-01-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-01-16 Consideration by the state engineer and districts
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Repealed effective February 1, 1997. 9
Chapter 89-02-01Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-01-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-01-17 Approval of drainage permit applications by district
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Repealed effective February 1, 1997.
Chapter 89-02-01Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-01-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-01-18 Denial of application by the district
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Repealed effective February 1, 1997.
Chapter 89-02-01Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-01-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-01-18.1 Notice by state engineer of public hearing on application of statewide or
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interdistrict significance. Repealed effective February 1, 1997.
Chapter 89-02-01Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-01-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-01-18.2 Evidence presented at the state engineer's public hearing
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Repealed effective February 1, 1997.
Chapter 89-02-01Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-01-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-01-19 Consideration by state engineer of applications of statewide or interdistrict
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significance. Repealed effective February 1, 1997.
Chapter 89-02-01Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-01-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-01-20 Criteria to determine whether drainage will adversely affect lands of lower
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landowners. Repealed effective February 1, 1997.
Chapter 89-02-01Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-01-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-01-20.1 Time for determination by the state engineer
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Repealed effective February 1, 1997.
Chapter 89-02-01Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-01-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-01-20.2 Consideration of evidence not contained in the record
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Repealed effective February 1, 1997.
Chapter 89-02-01Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-01-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-01-21 Conditions to permits
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Repealed effective February 1, 1997.
Chapter 89-02-01Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-01-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-01-22 Requirements for a valid permit to drain
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Repealed effective December 1, 1979.
Chapter 89-02-01Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-01-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-01-23 Procedure upon complaint of violation
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Repealed effective February 1, 1997.
Chapter 89-02-01Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-01-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-01-24 Enforcement action without receipt of complaint
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Repealed effective October 1, 1982. 10
Chapter 89-02-01Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-01-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-01-25 Criminal complaint
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Repealed effective October 1, 1982.
Chapter 89-02-01Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-01-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-01-26 Ditches or drains existing for ten years or more
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Repealed effective December 1, 1979.
Chapter 89-02-01Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-01-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-01-27 Notice of drainage application denials to commissioner of agriculture
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Repealed effective August 1, 1994.
Chapter 89-02-01Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-01-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-01-28 Landowner assessment appeal to department
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Repealed effective April 1, 2026. 11
Chapter 89-02-01Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-04-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-04-01 Scope of chapter
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Repealed effective April 1, 2026.
Chapter 89-02-04Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-04-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-04-02 Definitions
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Repealed effective April 1, 2026.
Chapter 89-02-04Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-04-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-04-03 Filing of complaint
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Repealed effective April 1, 2026.
Chapter 89-02-04Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-04-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-04-04 Complaint to department - Director's action when board fails to act
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Repealed effective April 1, 2026.
Chapter 89-02-04Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-04-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-04-05 Form and acceptance of appeal
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1. Any aggrieved party under subsection 1 of North Dakota Century Code section 61-32-08 may appeal the board's decision to the department of water resources. The following information is required by the department to be considered a complete appeal. Only the information below may…
Chapter 89-02-04Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-04-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-04-05.1 Form and acceptance of complaint
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1. A person may file a complaint with the department if the board fails to investigate and make a determination concerning the complaint within a reasonable time as outlined in subsection 2 of North Dakota Century Code section 61-32-08. The following information is required by th…
Chapter 89-02-04Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-04-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-04-06 Department's review of board's decision
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Repealed effective April 1, 2026.
Chapter 89-02-04Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-04-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-04-07 Sufficiency of information on appeal
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Repealed effective April 1, 2026.
Chapter 89-02-04Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-04-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-04-08 Department's independent investigation
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1. In addition to the information required in section 89-02-04-05 or 89-02-04-05.1, the department may review the following information as a part of its independent investigation of appeals to the department regarding the board's decision and complaints to the department as a res…
Chapter 89-02-04Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-04-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-04-09 Demand for hearing by affected landowner
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Repealed effective April 1, 2026.
Chapter 89-02-04Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-04-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-04-10 Request for hearing by others than affected landowners
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Repealed effective April 1, 2026.
Chapter 89-02-04Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-04-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-04-11 Appointment of hearing officer
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Repealed effective April 1, 2026.
Chapter 89-02-04Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-04-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-04-12 Purpose of hearing
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Repealed effective April 1, 2026.
Chapter 89-02-04Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-04-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-04-13 Qualifications of witnesses at department's hearings
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Repealed effective April 1, 2026.
Chapter 89-02-04Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-04-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-04-14 Notice of hearing
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Repealed effective April 1, 2026.
Chapter 89-02-04Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-04-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-04-15 Issues limited to those contained in notice
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Repealed effective April 1, 2026. 3
Chapter 89-02-04Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-04-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-04-16 Notice of witnesses at hearing - Time frame
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Repealed Effective April 1, 2026.
Chapter 89-02-04Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-04-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-04-17 Subpoena of witnesses
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Repealed effective April 1, 2026.
Chapter 89-02-04Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-04-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-04-18 Prehearing conference
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Repealed effective April 1, 2026.
Chapter 89-02-04Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-04-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-04-19 Order of presentation at hearing
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Repealed effective April 1, 2026.
Chapter 89-02-04Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-04-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-04-20 Cross-examination
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Repealed effective April 1, 2026.
Chapter 89-02-04Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-04-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-04-21 Record of hearing - Consideration by hearing officer
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Repealed effective April 1, 2026.
Chapter 89-02-04Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-04-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-04-22 Recommendation of hearing officer
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Repealed effective April 1, 2026.
Chapter 89-02-04Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-04-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-04-23 Decision of director on record of hearing
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Repealed effective April 1, 2026. 4
Chapter 89-02-04Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-05.1-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-05.1-01 Scope of chapter
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Repealed effective January 1, 2015.
Chapter 89-02-05.1Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-05.1-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-05.1-02 Definitions
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Repealed effective January 1, 2015.
Chapter 89-02-05.1Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-05.1-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-05.1-03 Permit to be temporary
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Emergency drain permits received under this chapter are only valid for six months plus any valid extensions. History: Effective June 1, 1998; amended effective January 1, 2015. General Authority: NDCC 61-03-13 Law Implemented: NDCC 61-32-03
Chapter 89-02-05.1Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-05.1-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-05.1-04 Emergency defined
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Repealed effective January 1, 2015.
Chapter 89-02-05.1Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-05.1-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-05.1-05 Application form
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An emergency drain permit application must be written and include: 1. Landowner's name and address. 2. Legal description of land where the emergency drain will be located. 3. A map showing the drain location. 4. An estimate of the surface acreage of the pond, slough, lake, sheetw…
Chapter 89-02-05.1Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-05.1-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-05.1-06 Consideration of permit application
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An emergency drain permit application must be sent simultaneously to the board and the department. The application will be reviewed for completeness by the board and the department. The department must make a preliminary determination as to the existence of an emergency. As soon …
Chapter 89-02-05.1Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-05.1-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-05.1-07 Decision on permit application - Conditions
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After completion of the meeting, the director must consider: 1. The written information received; 2. The matters discussed; 3. The board's recommendation; and 4. Whether the emergency permit should be granted. If the permit is granted, the director may place any condition upon it…
Chapter 89-02-05.1Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-05.1-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-05.1-08 Requirement for permanent permit application
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If the drain is to be permanent, the applicant must submit a drain permit application to the department under chapter 89-02-01. If the application is submitted at least thirty days before the emergency permit expires and the permanent drain has the same alignment as the emergency…
Chapter 89-02-05.1Open chapter PDF ↗89-02-05.1-N.D. Admin. Code § 89-02-05.1-09 Closure of drain
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If a permanent drain permit application is not submitted thirty days before the emergency permit expires, the applicant must immediately prepare to close the drain unless the applicant has applied for an extension under section 89-02-05.1-09.1. Preparations must include obtaining…
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