North Dakota Century Code Title 61. Waters § 61-40-05.1. Revenue bonds and bonds exempt from taxation

1. The authority shall have the power and authority to issue revenue bonds, to include refunding bonds, for the purpose of financing construction of projects and incidental facilities authorized by this chapter. Revenue bonds issued under this section must be issued as provided in chapter 61-35, and are not subject to section 61-35-15.

2. Issuance of revenue bonds must be approved by a majority of the members of the board of directors of the authority.

3. The authority shall pledge sufficient revenue from any revenue-producing facility or other revenue sources, excluding industrial water sales, for the payment of principal and interest on the bonds and shall establish rates for the facilities at a sufficient level, together with any other available funds, to provide for the operation of the facilities and for the bond payments in the manner provided by section 61-40-11.

4. Revenue bonds may not be a general obligation of any participating member entity or the state and may not be secured by property taxes.

5. The revenue bonds may be issued and sold at public or private sale on the terms and conditions determined by the board of directors.

6. Bonds issued under this section and their income are exempt from taxation by the state.