N.D. Cent. Code § 24-07-08

The provisions of this chapter apply to all lands owned by the state or any institution thereof, or held by virtue of any contract with the state, and notice of the altering, laying out, or discontinuing of any cartway or highway pursuant to this chapter must be served by registered or certified mail upon the board of university and school lands or other state agency having the control of the land affected, not less than thirty days prior to the taking of action by such board in regard to altering, laying out, or discontinuing such cartway or highway.