§ 4.1-47-33 — County and city weed boards - Control of invasive species - Acceptance of funds

funds.
1. If a county or a city weed board determines that an invasive species is present within
its jurisdiction, the weed board shall notify the commissioner.
2. a. If funds for the control of invasive species are available to the commissioner, the
commissioner may forward the funds to a weed board for the purpose of
controlling the invasive species on public land and assisting private landowners in
their efforts to voluntarily control the invasive species provided:
(1) The commissioner determines that, without intervention, the invasive
species is likely to become a noxious weed during the ensuing five-year
period; and
(2) The weed board files a plan with the commissioner detailing the manner in
which and the time within which the funds are to be expended.
b. Notwithstanding any other law, a county or a city weed board may accept funds
under this subsection and implement a plan, approved by the commissioner, for
the control of invasive species within its jurisdiction.
3. In addition to any funds available from the commissioner, a county or a city weed
board may accept funds from any other source to control invasive species within its
jurisdiction.
4. For purposes of this section, an invasive species means a plant species that has been
introduced into this state and which the North Dakota state university extension
service determines has caused or is likely to cause:
a. Economic harm;
b. Environmental harm; or
c. Harm to human health.