North Dakota Century Code Title 54. State Government § 54-01-16. Power of Congress to make rules governing land acquired for national forests

Power is conferred upon the Congress to pass such laws and to make or provide for the making of such rules and regulations, of both civil and criminal nature, and to provide punishment therefor, as in its judgment may be necessary for the administration, control, and protection of such lands as from time to time may be acquired by the United States under the provisions of section 54-01-15.