North Dakota Statutes
§ 61-03-21 — Plans of operation for reservoirs - Adequate structure
North Dakota § 61-03-21
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N.D. Cent. Code § 61-03-21 (2026).
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Every water storage reservoir operator in North Dakota shall cooperate with the department
to make all water releases compatible with the best interest of the greatest number of
downstream water users and affected landowners. The department may require the reservoir
operators to maintain adequate structures and operate the structures in a manner to prevent
waste, promote the beneficial use of water, and not endanger the general health and welfare of
affected persons.
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North Dakota § 61-03-21, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/nd/61-03-21.