An estate, interest, or right in a natural area may be dedicated by any state agency having jurisdiction thereof, by any other unit of government within the state having jurisdiction thereof, and by any private owner thereof. A dedication must be deemed effective, and a natural area becomes a nature preserve, only upon the acceptance of the articles of dedication by the department. Articles of dedication must be placed on record in the office of the recorder in the county in which the natural area is located.
N.D. Cent. Code § 55-11-06
Dedication of natural areas - Recording of articles of dedication
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