N.D. Cent. Code § 20.1-02-17
North Dakota assents to the Act of Congress entitled "An Act to provide that the United States shall aid the states in wildlife restoration projects and for other purposes" [Pub. L. 75-415; 50 Stat. 917; 16 U.S.C. 669 et seq.], and the Act of Congress entitled "An Act to provide that the United States shall aid the states in fish restoration and management projects, and for other purposes" [Pub. L. 81-681; 64 Stat. 430; 16 U.S.C. 777 et seq.] subject to the conditions of section 20.1-02-17.1. The director may conduct and establish cooperative wildlife and fish restoration projects as defined in these Acts, in compliance with the Acts and with rules adopted by the federal agency administering these Acts.
Hunting and fishing license fees and application fees assessed under section 20.1-03-12.2 may only be used for departmental programs and administration.
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