Mining customs govern mining claims
N.D. Cent. Code § 32-17-18
in effect32-17-18. Mining customs govern mining claims
In an action respecting a mining claim, proof of the customs, usages, or regulations
established and in force at the bar or diggings embracing such claim must be admitted, and
such customs, usages, or regulations, when not in conflict with the laws of this state and the
United States, must govern the decision of the action.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t32c17.pdf#nameddest=32-17-18Fetched: 10/16/2026
