61-34-01. Definitions
In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Commission" means the state water commission.
2. "Program" means the drought disaster livestock water assistance program.
61-34-02. Drought disaster livestock water assistance program - Administration
The commission shall administer the program for the purpose of providing relief for livestock
water supply problems caused by drought.
61-34-03. Advisory committee
The commission shall appoint an advisory committee of at least three members. The
committee shall advise the commission in determining the criteria for eligibility, in defining
expenses covered by the program, and in developing rules.
61-34-04. Eligibility - Application for assistance
Applicants with livestock water supply problems caused by drought may apply for
assistance from the program. The department of water resources shall review all applications
received by the commission. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a water supply project
commenced after application for funding is made but without prior approval of the department is
eligible for funding consideration from the program. The department shall provide funds for
approved applications in accordance with rules and criteria for eligibility and only to the extent
that funding is available. A drought disaster livestock water assistance program project located
on Indian land is eligible for the program.