N.D. Cent. Code § 10-30-14

Notwithstanding any other statute, the notes or other interest-bearing obligations of a state development corporation, issued in accordance with this chapter and the articles of incorporation and the bylaws of the corporation, are legal investments for any banks, savings and loan associations, trust companies, or other financial institutions which become members of the corporation. The Bank of North Dakota and the North Dakota mill and elevator are each authorized to purchase capital stock and become members of the corporation.