The director is authorized to execute an agreement with the federal government for the construction of a bridge over the Oahe Reservoir wherein the department agrees to hold the United States harmless and free from damages due to the construction or operation and maintenance of such bridge, except for damages due to the fault or negligence of the United States or its contractors.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 24-02-02.1

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Department: means the department of transportation of this state as provided by section 24-02-01. See North Dakota Code 24-01-01.1
  • Director: means the director of the department of transportation of this state, acting directly or through authorized agents as provided in section 24-02-01. See North Dakota Code 24-01-01.1
  • United States: includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49