North Dakota Century Code Title 54. State Government § 54-16-03. Unlawful to expend more than appropriated--May secure approval from commission for use of other funds--Deficit void--Submission of petition to emergency commission

1. A state officer may not expend, or agree or contract to expend, any amount in excess of the sum appropriated for that expenditure, and may not expend an amount appropriated for any specific purpose or fund or for any other purpose without prior approval in the form of a transfer approval or expenditure authorization as provided in this chapter.

2. When an emergency exists, a state officer may submit to the secretary of the emergency commission an itemized petition requesting approval to:

3. The secretary of the emergency commission shall provide a copy of each petition submitted under this section to the office of management and budget. The office of management and budget may provide an analysis and prioritization of emergency requests to the emergency commission.

4. Any petition to the emergency commission by a state officer must be considered by the emergency commission. A petition under this section must be approved or recommended by the emergency commission before submission for consideration by the budget section.

5. Any debt or deficit created by a state officer in violation of this section is void.