Before any crude oil is transported from a well, treating plant, central production facility, or saltwater handling facility, the operator shall file with the director, and obtain the director's approval, an authorization to purchase and transport oil (form 8).
Oil transported before the authorization is obtained or if such authorization has been revoked shall be considered illegal oil.
The director may revoke the authorization to purchase and transport oil for failure to comply with any rule, regulation, or order of the commission.
N.D. Admin Code 43-02-03-81
General Authority: NDCC 38-08-04
Law Implemented: NDCC 38-08-04