Any party may petition the commissioner to determine rights governed under this chapter. The commissioner shall determine the matter in accordance with chapter 28-32 and the parties’ rights of appeal are as limited by chapter 28-32. The value of a leaseholder’s improvements may not be considered in determining a reasonable lease rate or selling price. The parties to such a proceeding shall pay the expenses of the proceeding, as determined by the commissioner, directly to the entities owed. The commissioner may adopt rules to carry out this section.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 60-06-06.1

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC