The lessee is responsible for noxious weed and invasive species and pest control on the surface land leased premises. The department may participate in weed and pest cost-share reimbursement for:

1. Payments for state-listed noxious weed control costs;

2. Payments for county-listed noxious weed control costs; or

3. Payments for other invasive species and pests as allowed by the department.

History: Effective January 1, 2020; amended effective April 1, 2026.

General Authority: NDCC 15-01-02, 28-32-02

Law Implemented: NDCC 15-04-24