N.D. Cent. Code § 61-39-16

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the term "project" means either a system, plant, works, instrumentality, or property used to provide water supply in connection with the state or federal Red River valley water supply project, or a contract for the purchase of water, including a contract for the bulk purchase of water from the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District delivered by means of a state or federal Red River valley water supply project.