All money deposited in the lignite research fund is appropriated as a continuing appropriation to the industrial commission, except as provided in section 54-17.5-05, to be used for the purposes stated in chapter 54-17.5.
Lignite research fund - Continuing appropriation
N.D.C.C. § 57-61-01.6, under Coal Severance Tax.
N.D.C.C. § 57-61-01.6