North Dakota Century Code Title 15. Education § 15-05-08. Penalty for mining and prospecting in violation of requirements governing

Any person who mines, removes, or causes to be mined or removed, from any lands subject to the control of the board of university and school lands, any coal, lignite, uranium, oil and gas, or potash, unless mined or removed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, or any person who prospects or explores for coal, lignite, uranium, oil and gas, or potash without permission from the board of university and school lands, is guilty of theft as defined in chapter 12.1-23. The offense is a class C felony. In addition, such person is civilly liable for trespass pursuant to chapter 15-08.