The bill amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code to introduce and establish the North Dakota coordinate systems of 2022, which include a statewide coordinate system and a low-distortion coordinate system. The new statewide system is organized into a single zone, while the low-distortion system is divided into sixteen specific zones based on county boundaries. The bill also sets forth naming conventions for these systems, mandating that land descriptions clearly indicate the appropriate coordinate system and zone used. Additionally, it provides detailed definitions for the origins of the new systems, aligning them with the North American Terrestrial Reference Frame of 2022 to enhance the accuracy and consistency of geographic positioning within the state.

Furthermore, the bill amends Section 47-20.2-06 of the North Dakota Century Code to incorporate the new coordinate systems and outlines the requirements for their application in maps, reports, and surveys. It specifies that coordinates must adhere to national standards and be certified by a registered professional land surveyor. The previous coordinate systems from 1927 and 1983 are officially rendered obsolete, emphasizing the need for accuracy and compliance with the national spatial reference system in all land-related documentation.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 47-20.2-01, 47-20.2-02, 47-20.2-05, 47-20.2-06
Adopted by the Senate State and Local Government Committee: 47-20.2-01, 47-20.2-02, 47-20.2-03, 47-20.2-05, 47-20.2-06
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 47-20.2-01, 47-20.2-02, 47-20.2-03, 47-20.2-05, 47-20.2-06
Enrollment: 47-20.2-01, 47-20.2-02, 47-20.2-03, 47-20.2-05, 47-20.2-06