If any of the lands in any county remain unleased after the date advertised for the leasing, the board of university and school lands may make contracts of lease for the lands with the first applicant therefor at not less than the minimum price fixed by the board as provided in this chapter.
Failure to lease lands after advertisement - Board may make rental contracts
N.D.C.C. § 15-04-14, under Leases of Original Grant Lands for Agricultural Purposes.
N.D.C.C. § 15-04-14