BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Supporters of a proposed North Dakota ballot measure that would funnel more oil taxes into water, wildlife and parks projects are accusing opponents of violating campaign disclosure laws.
North Dakotans for Clean Water, Wildlife and Parks say campaign materials paid for by the American Petroleum Institute don't properly disclose their sponsors.
The materials in question do say they're paid for by the American Petroleum Institute. But measure supporters say state law requires additional details.
API spokesman Eric Wohlschlegel told the Associated Press he wasn't familiar with the allegations and wouldn't comment directly on them.
Backers of the measure want 5 percent of the state's oil extraction taxes over the next 25 years set aside for conservation project. Opponents say that comes at the expense of other state needs.