Evaluation of application.

85-04-06-04. Evaluation of application. 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. 2 General Authority: N.D. Constitution article IX, § 6; NDCC 15-01-02, 28-32-02 Law Implemented: NDCC 15-06-19.1