North Dakota Century Code Title 38. Mining and Gas and Oil Production § 38-22-20. Cooperative agreements and contracts

1. The commission may enter into agreements with other governments, government entities, and state agencies for the purpose of carrying out this chapter's objectives.

2. The commission may enter into contracts with private persons to assist it in carrying out this chapter's objectives. Unless the circumstances require otherwise, the commission shall, in entering such contracts, follow the process set out in section 38-08-04.4. If an emergency exists the commission may enter contracts without public notice and without competitive bidding.