As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 54-17.4-01

  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49

1.    “Commission” means the North Dakota industrial commission.

2.    “State geologist” means the North Dakota state geologist.

3.    “Survey” means the North Dakota geological survey, a division of the department of mineral resources.