§ 61-33-03 — Transfer of possessory interests in real property

North Dakota § 61-33-03

• Jurisdiction: North Dakota
• Title 61: Waters
• Ch. 61-33: Sovereign Land Management

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All possessory interests now owned or that may be acquired except oil, gas, and related
hydrocarbons, in the sovereign lands of the state owned or controlled by the state or any of its
officers, departments, or the Bank of North Dakota, together with any future increments, are
transferred to the state of North Dakota, acting by and through the director of the department of
water resources. All possessory interests in oil, gas, and related hydrocarbons in the sovereign
lands of the state are transferred to the state of North Dakota, acting by and through the board
of university and school lands. These transfers are self-executing. No evidence other than the
provisions of this chapter is required to establish the fact of transfer of title to the state of North
Dakota, acting by and through the director of the department of water resources and board of
university and school lands. Proper and sufficient delivery of all title documents is conclusively
presumed.