North Dakota Century Code Title 61. Waters § 61-33-10. Penalty

A person who violates this chapter or any rule implementing this chapter is guilty of a class B misdemeanor unless a lesser penalty is indicated. A civil penalty may be imposed by a court in a civil proceeding or by the department of water resources through an adjudicative proceeding pursuant to chapter 28-32. The assessment of a civil penalty does not preclude the imposition of other sanctions authorized by law, this chapter, or rules adopted under this chapter. The department of water resources may bring a civil action to recover damages resulting from violations and may also recover any costs incurred.