The department shall evaluate the application and may request the applicant provide additional information. After the department's evaluation:

1. The commissioner may reject an application if the application: a. Does not meet the requirements of subsections 1 and 2 of section 85-04-06-02; or b. Fails to comply with North Dakota law.

2. If the commissioner determines an application meets the requirements of section 85-04-06-02, the commissioner shall present the application to the board to determine if the application reflects a tract the board is willing to exchange.

3. If the land is leased, the commissioner shall notify the lessee of the intent to exchange the property.

History: Effective January 1, 2021; amended effective April 1, 2026.