Issuance of an encumbrance.

85-04-04-04. Issuance of an encumbrance. 1. The commissioner may approve and issue an encumbrance on the board's behalf in accordance with this chapter. 2. An encumbrance may not be approved or issued until all required payments and information are received by the department. 3. An encumbrance must be issued prior to site preparation or construction, except for surveying in accordance with a granted surveying and planning permit. 2 4. The commissioner may impose such terms to an encumbrance as the commissioner deems necessary. 5. If an application does not comply with this chapter, or if the commissioner determines board review is desirable, the commissioner may bring the application to the board for consideration. History: Effective January 1, 2020; amended effective April 1, 2026. General Authority: NDCC 15-01-02, 28-32-02 Law Implemented: NDCC 15-01-02, 15-02-05, 15-05-01