Definitions.

89-10-01-03. Definitions. The following definitions apply to this article: 1. "Authorization" means a permit, easement, lease, or management agreement approved and granted by the department after application; and the authority granted in sections 89-10-01-10 and 89-10-01-19. 2. "Boardwalk" means a walk constructed of planking. 3. "Department" is defined in North Dakota Century Code section 61-03-01.2. 4. "Director" is defined in North Dakota Century Code section 61-03-01.2. 5. "Domestic use" means the use of water as defined by subsection 4 of North Dakota Century Code section 61-04-01.1. 6. "Grantee" means the person, including that person's assigns, successors, and agents who has authorization. 7. "Livestock" means bison, cattle, horses, mules, goats, sheep, and swine. 8. "Navigable waters" is defined in North Dakota Century Code section 61-33-01. 9. "Ordinary high water mark" is defined in North Dakota Century Code section 61-33-01. 10. "Project" means any activity that occurs either partially or wholly on sovereign lands. 11. "Riparian owner" means a person who owns land adjacent to navigable waters or the person's authorized agent. 12. "Snagging and clearing" means the removal and disposal of fallen trees and associated debris encountered within and along the channel. 13. "Structure" means something that is formed from parts, including equipment, boat docks, boat ramps, and water intakes. 14. "Watercraft" means any device capable of being used as a means of transportation on waters. History: Effective November 1, 1989; amended effective August 1, 1994; April 1, 2008; April 1, 2009; April 1, 2010; July 1, 2014; January 1, 2023. General Authority: NDCC 61-03-13 Law Implemented: NDCC 61-33-02, 61-33-05 2