This bill proposes the creation of a new chapter in Title 37 of the North Dakota Century Code, establishing a military compatibility commission aimed at overseeing land use in designated military impact zones. The bill defines "encroachment" as issues that may affect military installations, including environmental impacts, noise pollution, and urban growth. It also outlines the boundaries of military impact zones, which range from five to twenty-five miles from military installations, depending on the specific site.

The military compatibility commission will consist of various members, including the governor or their designee, a member of the public service commission, and representatives from local governments within military impact zones. The commission's responsibilities include determining the boundaries of military impact zones, providing guidance on land use practices, reviewing land development proposals, and serving as a liaison among local governments, developers, and military installations to address encroachment issues. Additionally, it will establish a uniform process for coordinating with the U.S. Department of Defense on projects that may affect military operations.