If the department of water resources determines the plan of irrigation proposed is not practicable or not economically sound, the department shall make an order denying the petition for the organization of an irrigation district and shall state the reasons for the action. A copy of the order must be filed with the county auditor of each county in which the proposed irrigation district is situated.
N.D. Cent. Code § 61-05-12
Department of water resources may make order denying petition - Filing
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