North Dakota Century Code Title 40. Municipal Government § 40-48-30. Commission may secure releases of claims for damages or compensation--Effect

The commission, at any time, may negotiate for or secure from the owner or owners of any lands described in any map releases of claims for damages or compensation for the reservations shown in the resolution adopting such map or agreements indemnifying the municipality or county from such claims by others. Such releases or agreements shall be binding upon the owner or owners executing the same and upon their successors in title. The commission, however, shall not make awards or fix compensation.