AN ACT to create an enact a new section to chapter 37-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the establishment of a state veterans' cemetery; and to provide an appropriation.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

SECTION 1. A new section to chapter 37-03 of the North Dakota Century Code is hereby created and enacted to read as follows:

North Dakota veterans' cemetery - Administration. The adjutant general shall establish and operate the North Dakota veterans' cemetery, which that adjutant general shall locate within or adjacent to Fort Abraham Lincoln state park. The adjutant general may accept and utilize private and federal funds to establish and operate the veterans' cemetery. The adjutant general. with the approval of the governor, may enter into an agreement with the director of the state parks and recreation department for the maintenance of the cemetery. The adjutant general shall provide lots in the state veterans' cemetery for the internment of deceased members of the national guard and veterans, and their spouses, minor children, and unmarried adult children who were physically or mentally disabled and incapable of self-support. The adjutant general may adopt, amend, or rescind any rules under chapter 28-32 as deemed necessary to implement and administer this section.

SECTION 2. APPROPRIATION. There is hereby appropriated any funds received by the adjutant general from federal and private sources for the purpose of constructing and operating the North Dakota veterans' cemetery at or adjacent to Fort Abraham Lincoln state park for the biennium beginning July 1, 1989, and ending June 30, 1991. 

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Senator Lips Senator Dotzenrod Representative Ulmer Representative Rydell
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