North Dakota Century Code Title 32. Judicial Remedies § 32-40-03. Definitions

1. “Aggrieved” means the suffering of an injury in fact as a result of the alleged violation of a statute, rule, or regulation, and the injury is of the type the statute, rule, or regulation in question was intended to regulate or protect against. It is not necessary for the injury to be economic in nature. The injury is sufficient if it has harmed the party's use and enjoyment of the protected natural resources in a manner different from the harm to the general public.

2. “Environmental statute, rule, or regulation” means any statute, rule, or regulation of the state for the protection of the air, water, and other natural resources, including land, minerals, and wildlife, from pollution, impairment, or destruction.

3. “Person” means any natural person, corporation, limited liability company, association, partnership, receiver, trustee, executor, administrator, guardian, or fiduciary.

4. “State agency” means any state agency, board, commission, council, officer, office, department, or division.