Appropriations may not be diverted
N.D. Cent. Code § 48-01.2-15
in effect48-01.2-15. Appropriations may not be diverted
No portion of any special appropriation for the erection of any public improvement, or for the
doing of any work, may be drawn from the state treasury in advance of the work being
completed or of the materials furnished. The funds may be drawn only upon proper estimates
approved by the governing body of the institution for which the improvement is being
constructed. No portion of any appropriation for any purpose may be drawn from the treasury
before the appropriation is required for the purpose for which it is made, and no appropriation
that is or may be made for any purpose with respect to the construction or improvement may be
drawn or used for any other purpose until the construction or improvement for which the
appropriation was made is fully completed and paid for.
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