North Dakota Century Code Title 49. Public Utilities § 49-09-16. Right of way--Telecommunications--Electric light--Gas and oil pipeline systems

The governing board of any municipal corporation may grant to any person who is a resident of this state, to any corporation or limited liability company organized under the laws of this state, or to any corporation or limited liability company licensed to do business within this state the right of way for the construction and operation of a railway, telecommunications line, electric light system, or a gas or oil pipeline system over or upon any public grounds, streets, alleys, or highways under the care or supervision of the board granting such right of way. Such right of way shall be granted subject to such conditions, restrictions, and regulations as may be prescribed by the board granting the same, relative to the streets, alleys, or highways upon, over, under, or across which the way, line, or system shall be built and operated.