N.D. Cent. Code § 40-51.2-02.2 (2025)
40-51.2-02.2. Annexation of land in the extraterritorial zoning or subdivision regulation authority of another city.
A city may not annex land located within the extraterritorial zoning or subdivision regulation authority of another city by ordinance or resolution unless:
1. Written consent is received from the governing body of the other city; or
2. The annexation is ordered by an administrative law judge in accordance with this chapter.