The commission, to the extent not inconsistent with federal law, may regulate railroads within this state to the extent railroad activities constitute intrastate commerce. The commission may represent the state interests in direct negotiations with rail carriers and in proceedings before Congress, federal agencies, and courts.
N.D. Cent. Code § 49-10.1-01
Authority of public service commission
Official source: North Dakota Legislative Branch. Reproduced from public-domain North Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.