Century Code

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Title 1 - General Provisions

Chapter 1-01 - General Principles and Definitions
Section Section Name
1-01-01 This act ‑ How referred to
1-01-01.1 Adoption of North Dakota Revised Code of 1943
1-01-01.2 Adoption of code not repeal of laws passed in 1944 Special Session
1-01-02 Origin of law
1-01-03 Expression of law
1-01-04 Common law divided
1-01-05 Evidence of common law
1-01-06 Code excludes common law
1-01-07 Classification of civil rights
1-01-08 Rights of property and person ‑ How waived
1-01-09 Word defined by statute always has same meaning
1-01-10 Quorum
1-01-11 Authority of deputies
1-01-12 Variation from prescribed form
1-01-13 Numerals
1-01-14 Degrees of care
1-01-15 Degrees of care and diligence ‑ Definition
1-01-16 Degrees of negligence
1-01-17 Degrees of negligence ‑ Definition
1-01-18 Children ‑ Definition
1-01-19 Debtor and creditor ‑ Definition
1-01-20 Valuable consideration ‑ Definition
1-01-21 Good faith ‑ Definition
1-01-22 Notice ‑ Classification
1-01-23 Actual notice ‑ Definition
1-01-24 Constructive notice ‑ Definition
1-01-25 What deemed constructive notice
1-01-26 False notice cannot become valid
1-01-27 Paper ‑ Definition
1-01-28 Person ‑ Definition
1-01-29 Several ‑ Definition
1-01-30 Third persons ‑ Definition
1-01-31 Usage ‑ Definition
1-01-32 Usual and customary ‑ Definition
1-01-33 Year ‑ Month ‑ Week ‑ Definition ‑ Fraction of day disregarded
1-01-34 Gender ‑ Definition
1-01-35 Singular ‑ Definition
1-01-35.1 Tense
1-01-36 Compound interest ‑ Definition
1-01-37 Written and printed ‑ Definition
1-01-38 Seal ‑ Definition
1-01-39 When this code governs
1-01-40 Coal ‑ Definition
1-01-41 Verdict ‑ Definition
1-01-42 Verified ‑ Definition
1-01-43 State on Mountain Time until return of United States to Standard Time
1-01-44 Successive weeks construed
1-01-45 Corporate surety ‑ Definition
1-01-46 Decree ‑ Definition
1-01-47 Population ‑ Definition
1-01-48 Division of child welfare ‑ Definition
1-01-49 Other general definitions
1-01-50 Filing or presentation of petitions ‑ Time limit
1-01-51 Qualified elector defined

Chapter 1-02 - Rules of Interpretation
Section Section Name
1-02-01 Rule of construction of code
1-02-02 Words to be understood in their ordinary sense
1-02-03 Language ‑ How construed
1-02-03.1 Person‑first language
1-02-04 Conflict in expression of numbers
1-02-05 Construction of unambiguous statute
1-02-06 Clerical and typographical errors
1-02-06.1 Journal entry rule ‑ Presumption of validity of legislation
1-02-07 Particular controls general
1-02-08 Conflicting provisions found in the same statute
1-02-09 Irreconcilable statutes or constitutional amendments passed during the same session
1-02-09.1 Multiple amendments to the same provision, one without reference to the other
1-02-09.2 Reconciliation of conflicting proposed amendments to the constitution
1-02-10 Code not retroactive unless so declared
1-02-11 Source note not part of statute
1-02-12 Caption, cross‑reference note, and source note
1-02-13 Uniform laws interpreted to effect purpose
1-02-14 Majority power
1-02-15 Computation of time
1-02-16 Repeal does not revive act previously repealed
1-02-17 Repeal ‑ Effect
1-02-18 Pending actions or proceedings not affected by code
1-02-19 Effect upon former laws ‑ Repeals
1-02-20 Severability
1-02-21 Office held under provisions repealed by this code to be retained ‑ Exceptions
1-02-22 Effect when office abolished
1-02-23 Limitations ‑ How reckoned
1-02-24 Time for performance of act ‑ How computed
1-02-25 Continuations of existing statutes
1-02-26 Effect of revision upon initiated measures
1-02-27 Conflicts adjusted
1-02-28 Benefit of provisions of law may be waived
1-02-29 Repeal of incorporating law does not dissolve existing corporation or limited liability company
1-02-30 Vested rights protected
1-02-31 Existing boundaries to remain after code takes effect
1-02-32 Existing ordinances and regulations to remain in force after code takes effect
1-02-33 Statutes which shall be deemed subsequent to code
1-02-33.1 Section 1‑02‑33 not applicable to laws enacted in 1943 session
1-02-34 Pendency and transfer of actions and proceedings
1-02-35 Date of taking effect of code
1-02-36 Registered or certified mail
1-02-37 Citations
1-02-38 Intentions in the enactment of statutes
1-02-39 Aids in construction of ambiguous statutes
1-02-40 Statutory references
1-02-41 References to a series
1-02-42 Effective dates of legislation ‑ Rules of construction

Chapter 1-03 - Holidays
Section Section Name
1-03-01 Holidays
1-03-01.1 Closing of state offices ‑ Christmas Eve
1-03-02 When day following holiday shall be a holiday
1-03-02.1 When holiday falls on a Saturday
1-03-03 Sports on Memorial Day ‑ Penalty
1-03-04 Business days
1-03-05 Act due on Saturday or holiday performed on next day
1-03-06 Mothers' Day
1-03-07 Arbor Day
1-03-08 Bird Day
1-03-09 Martin Luther King Day
1-03-10 Workers' Memorial Day
1-03-11 Gold Star Mothers' Day
1-03-12 Four Chaplains Sunday
1-03-13 Indigenous Peoples Day
1-03-14 Vietnam Veterans' Day
1-03-15 Women Veterans' Month
1-03-16 Firefighters memorial weekend
1-03-17 Patriots' Day
1-03-18 Juneteenth
1-03-19 Right‑To‑Life Day
1-03-20 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day
1-03-21 Military Appreciation Month
1-03-22 Prisoner of War and Missing in Action Day
1-03-23 North Dakota Constitution Day

Chapter 1-04 - Validation of Instruments
Section Section Name
1-04-01 Execution, acknowledgment, filing, and recording legalized
1-04-02 Acts of executors, administrators, deputies, officers, or attorneys in fact legalized
1-04-03 Acts of notary public and other officers legalized
1-04-04 Good faith presumed
1-04-05 Prior instruments legalized
1-04-06 Instruments affecting real or personal property by representative legalized
1-04-07 Assignment of mortgage by foreign executor, administrator, or guardian
1-04-08 Deed to real property by receiver of foreign corporation
1-04-09 Curing defects in title to real property
1-04-10 Deeds, judgments, decrees, mortgage foreclosures, and other transfers legalized
1-04-11 Issuance of sheriff's deed pursuant to decree of court
1-04-12 Separate deeds of husband and wife to same property legalized
1-04-13 Validating deed or mortgage
1-04-14 Validation of mineral reservations and deeds
1-04-15 Validation of oil and gas leases adopted by board of county commissioners prior to July 1, 1941
1-04-16 Validation of oil and gas leases made by executor, administrator, or guardian prior to March 7, 1941
1-04-17 Validation of oil and gas leases adopted by governing body of township, city, school district, or park district
1-04-18 Validating certain mineral deeds
1-04-19 Validation of conveyances made under decree of specific performance
1-04-20 Validating transfers in joint tenancy
1-04-21 Validation of acknowledgments heretofore taken
1-04-22 Validating deed or mortgage

Chapter 1-05 - Validation of Execution and Foreclosure Sales
Section Section Name
1-05-01 Delayed recording ‑ Sheriff's certificate of sale validates
1-05-02 Validation of powers of attorney
1-05-03 Validation of foreclosure ‑ Assignment unrecorded
1-05-04 Validation of foreclosure of mortgage by foreign executor, administrator, or guardian
1-05-05 Validating foreclosure when proceedings defective
1-05-06 Action to set aside mortgage foreclosure ‑ Time limitation
1-05-07 Validation of foreclosure sale without notice of intention

Chapter 1-06 - Validation of Official Acts
Section Section Name
1-06-01 Validating certain city elections
1-06-02 Validation of acts of board of county commissioners and state highway commission
1-06-03 Validation of acts of state water commission
1-06-04 Validating organization and acts of irrigation districts
1-06-05 Municipal transfers validated
1-06-06 Improvement district proceedings validated
1-06-07 Validation of documents executed with facsimile signatures

Chapter 1-07 - Validation of Municipal Securities
Section Section Name
1-07-01 Definitions
1-07-02 Validation of bonds issued in financing project under federal emergency administration of public works
1-07-03 Validation of proceedings in financing project under federal emergency administration of public works
1-07-04 Procedure on public securities of municipalities validated
1-07-05 Validation of elections on bond issues for municipal sewer and water systems
1-07-06 Validating sales of lands for special assessments made prior to March 17, 1937
1-07-07 Validating proceedings by county funding and refunding indebtedness
1-07-08 Validation of acts of municipal officers
1-07-09 Validation of bonds and warrants of municipality for electric plant
1-07-10 Validating county poor relief warrants and levies
1-07-11 Limitations on validation of poor relief warrants and levies
1-07-12 Validation of tax levies for payment of poor relief warrants
1-07-13 Validating refunding special assessment warrants
1-07-14 Previous validating acts not repealed

Chapter 1-08 - Miscellaneous
Section Section Name
1-08-01 Validating legal publications
1-08-02 Authority for devises, bequests, legacies, and gifts to state institutions
1-08-03 Validating devises, bequests, legacies, and gifts to state institutions
1-08-04 Authorizing state and counties, cities, and other municipalities to accept devises, bequests, legacies, and gifts
1-08-04.1 State property having historical or artistic significance ‑ Responsibilities of state historical society and council on the arts ‑ Review and advice on property for exhibition
1-08-05 Validating proceedings of a corporation by two‑thirds vote
1-08-06 Validation of certain sales
1-08-07 Validation of flood irrigation proceedings
1-08-08 Validation of land titles acquired by corporations before March 7, 1935
1-08-09 Service of civil process within boundary of an open polling place
1-08-10 Acceptance by North Dakota of cession of property by Minnesota
1-08-11 Acceptance by North Dakota of cession of property by Minnesota
1-08-12 Alternative methods of signing, subscribing, or verifying documents filed by electronic means

Title 2 - Aeronautics

 Chapter 2-01 - Regulation [Repealed]

Chapter 2-02 - Airports and Landing Fields
Section Section Name
2-02-01 Authority to acquire, operate, and regulate airports
2-02-02 Property ‑ How acquired
2-02-03 Purchase price ‑ How paid ‑ Bond issue
2-02-04 Air rights ‑ How acquired
2-02-05 Rights for marking fields ‑ How acquired
2-02-06 Authority to construct, operate, regulate, or lease airports
2-02-07 Authority to raise money by taxation and use airport income
2-02-08 Police power outside geographic limits
2-02-09 Authorization for airport liability insurance ‑ Exceptions

Chapter 2-03 - Substantive and Jurisdictional Provisions
Section Section Name
2-03-01 Definitions
2-03-02 Sovereignty in space
2-03-03 Ownership of space
2-03-04 Lawfulness of flight and landing
2-03-05 Damage to persons and property
2-03-06 Collision of aircraft
2-03-07 Aircraft ‑ Common carriers
2-03-08 Jurisdiction over crimes and torts
2-03-09 Jurisdiction over contracts
2-03-10 Reckless operation ‑ Operation while intoxicated ‑ Tampering with aircraft ‑ Misdemeanors ‑ Penalties
2-03-11 Notice
2-03-12 Obstructions near runway approaches
2-03-13 Penalty
2-03-14 Civil liability for injuries to guest passenger

Chapter 2-04 - Airport Zoning
Section Section Name
2-04-01 Definitions
2-04-02 Airport hazards contrary to public interest
2-04-03 Power to adopt airport zoning regulations
2-04-04 Relation to comprehensive zoning regulations
2-04-05 Procedure for adoption of zoning regulations
2-04-06 Airport zoning requirements
2-04-07 Permits and variances
2-04-08 Appeals
2-04-09 Administration of airport zoning regulations
2-04-10 Board of adjustment
2-04-11 Judicial review
2-04-12 Enforcement and remedies
2-04-13 Acquisition of air rights
2-04-14 Short title

Chapter 2-05 - Aeronautics Commission
Section Section Name
2-05-01 Aeronautics commission ‑ Creation ‑ Membership
2-05-02 Director of aeronautics ‑ Appointment ‑ Qualifications ‑ Compensation
2-05-03 Powers and duties of director
2-05-04 Commission reports ‑ Offices
2-05-05 Duty of commission in development of aeronautics
2-05-06 Federal aid
2-05-06.1 Authorization to accept federal or other moneys
2-05-06.2 Designation of aeronautics commission as agent
2-05-06.3 Contracts
2-05-06.4 Declaration of purpose ‑ Financial assistance to airports
2-05-06.5 State assistance for airports
2-05-07 State airways system
2-05-08 Rules, regulations, standards
2-05-09 Reckless operation of aircraft
2-05-10 Registration of airmen
2-05-11 Aircraft registration ‑ Fees
2-05-11.1 Definitions
2-05-11.2 Permanent registration of certain older aircraft
2-05-11.3 Fee for a permanent registration ‑ Issuance of registration decal ‑ Disposition of fee
2-05-12 Licensing of air schools and aeronautics instructors
2-05-13 Investigations, hearings
2-05-14 Enforcement of aeronautics laws
2-05-15 Common carrier certificate required
2-05-15.1 Bond required
2-05-16 Filing of tariffs required
2-05-17 Penalty
2-05-18 License for aerial spraying ‑ Fees ‑ Rules ‑ Penalty
2-05-19 Cease and desist orders
2-05-20 Assessment of civil money penalties
2-05-21 Anemometer towers ‑ Definitions ‑ Penalty
2-05-22 Aeronautics commission special fund
2-05-23 Airport infrastructure fund

Chapter 2-06 - Airport Authorities Act
Section Section Name
2-06-01 Definitions
2-06-01.1 Aeronautics commission may exercise powers of airport authority ‑ Exceptions
2-06-01.2 Airport operation and income
2-06-02 Creation of municipal airport authority ‑ Dissolution
2-06-03 Regional airport authority creation or expansion ‑ Dissolution
2-06-04 Certificate of incorporation of regional airport authority
2-06-05 Proof of existence of authority
2-06-06 Commissioners ‑ Compensation ‑ Meetings ‑ Officers
2-06-07 General powers of an authority
2-06-08 Eminent domain
2-06-09 Disposal of airport property
2-06-10 Bonds and other obligations
2-06-11 Operation and use privileges
2-06-12 Regulations
2-06-13 Federal and state aid
2-06-14 Tax levy may be requested by airport authority or municipality - Financial report
2-06-15 Tax levy by county, city, or township for airport or airport authority purposes
2-06-16 Joint operations
2-06-17 Public purpose
2-06-18 Airport property and income exempt from taxation
2-06-19 Municipal cooperation
2-06-20 Out‑of‑state airport jurisdiction authorized ‑ Reciprocity with adjoining states and governmental agencies
2-06-21 Supplemental authority
2-06-22 Zoning
2-06-23 Short title
Chapter 2-07 - Weather Modification [Repealed]

Chapter 2-08 - Aircraft and Ultralight Vehicle Dealers
Section Section Name
2-08-01 Definitions
2-08-02 Exemption
2-08-03 Aircraft dealer's license ‑ Fees ‑ Dealer's place of business
2-08-04 Ultralight vehicle dealer's license ‑ Fees ‑ Dealer's place of business
2-08-05 Dealers to furnish information to director of aeronautics commission
2-08-06 Examination of books and records
2-08-07 Powers of the aeronautics commission
2-08-08 Grounds for denial, suspension, cancellation, or revocation of dealer's license
2-08-09 Dealer permitting license to be used by another dealer ‑ License revoked
2-08-10 Officers to administer chapter
2-08-11 Penalty for violation of chapter

Title 3 - Agency

Chapter 3-01 - Creation and Termination of Agency
Section Section Name
3-01-01 Definition
3-01-02 General and special agent defined
3-01-03 Actual and ostensible agency defined
3-01-04 Who may appoint an agent ‑ Who may be agent
3-01-05 Authorization to agent
3-01-06 How agency created
3-01-07 No consideration necessary
3-01-08 Ratification of agency ‑ How made ‑ Extent
3-01-09 Retroactive ratification limited
3-01-10 Rescission of ratification
3-01-11 Termination of agency

Chapter 3-02 - Principal and Agent Relation
Section Section Name
3-02-01 Acts done by or to agent
3-02-02 Actual or ostensible authority
3-02-03 Agent authority
3-02-04 Authority limited to specific terms
3-02-05 General authority limited
3-02-06 Form of authorization
3-02-07 Fraud limits authority
3-02-08 Authority to do necessary acts and make representations
3-02-09 When agent may disobey instructions
3-02-10 Authority to warrant property sold
3-02-11 Authority of general and special agent to receive price
3-02-12 Agent must inform principal ‑ Not exceed authority
3-02-13 When agent can delegate powers
3-02-14 Lawful subagent principal's agent
3-02-15 Responsibility of mere agent or unauthorized subagent
3-02-16 Duty of agent as collector of negotiable instrument
3-02-17 Limitation of duties of licensed real estate agents

Chapter 3-03 - Principal and Third Person Relation
Section Section Name
3-03-01 Rights and liabilities accruing to principal
3-03-02 Principal bound when agent exceeds authority
3-03-03 When ostensible authority binding
3-03-04 Instrument within scope of authority binding
3-03-05 Notice to principal or agent
3-03-06 Incomplete execution of authority
3-03-07 Credit to agent ‑ Principal exonerated
3-03-08 Setoff against agent
3-03-09 Negligence of agent

Chapter 3-04 - Agent and Third Person Relation
Section Section Name
3-04-01 Agent warrants authority
3-04-02 When agent liable as principal
3-04-03 Surrender of property adversely claimed

Chapter 3-05 - Auctioneers
Section Section Name
3-05-01 Authority from seller
3-05-02 Authority to bind both parties

Chapter 3-06 - Factors
Section Section Name
3-06-01 Definition
3-06-02 Authority of factors
3-06-03 Ostensible authority of factor
3-06-04 Must obey instructions ‑ Exception
3-06-05 Liability under guaranty commission
3-06-06 Relieved of liability by consent only

Title 4 - Agriculture

 Chapter 4-01 - Agriculture Commissioner [Repealed] Chapter 4-02 - Agricultural Fair Associations [Repealed] Chapter 4-02.1 - State Fair Association [Repealed] Chapter 4-03 - North Dakota Corn Show [Repealed] Chapter 4-04 - Farmers' Institutes [Repealed] Chapter 4-05 - Experiment Stations [Repealed] Chapter 4-05.1 - Agricultural Experiment Station and Agricultural Research [Repealed] Chapter 4-06 - Cooperatives [Repealed] Chapter 4-07 - Cooperative Marketing Law [Repealed] Chapter 4-08 - County Agent [Repealed] Chapter 4-09 - State Seed Department [Repealed] Chapter 4-09.1 - Inspections and Grading of Agricultural Commodities [Repealed] Chapter 4-10 - Inspection and Grading of Potatoes and Other Produce [Repealed] Chapter 4-10a - Potato Improvement, Marketing, and Advertising [Unconstitutional] Chapter 4-10.1 - Potato Industry Promotion Act [Repealed] Chapter 4-10.2 - Oilseed Industry Promotion [Repealed] Chapter 4-10.3 - Dry Bean Industry Promotion [Repealed] Chapter 4-10.4 - Barley [Repealed] Chapter 4-10.5 - Soybean Council [Repealed] Chapter 4-10.6 - Corn Industry Promotion [Repealed] Chapter 4-10.7 - Dry Pea and Lentil Council [Repealed] Chapter 4-11 - Regulation of Wholesale Potato Dealers [Repealed] Chapter 4-11.1 - Potato Production Contracts [Repealed] Chapter 4-12 - Bees [Repealed] Chapter 4-12.1 - Honey Promotion Act [Repealed] Chapter 4-12.2 - Beekeeping [Repealed] Chapter 4-12.3 - Alfalfa Leafcutter Bees [Repealed] Chapter 4-13 - Poultry [Repealed] Chapter 4-13.1 - Turkey Promotion Act [Repealed] Chapter 4-13.2 - Poultry Division [Repealed] Chapter 4-14 - Unfair Discrimination in Purchase of Farm Products [Repealed] Chapter 4-14.1 - Agriculturally Derived Fuel Tax Fund [Repealed] Chapter 4-14.2 - Northern Crops Institute [Repealed] Chapter 4-15 - Grasshoppers [Repealed] Chapter 4-16 - Eradication of Gophers, Rabbits, and Crows [Repealed] Chapter 4-17 - Dairy Department [Repealed] Chapter 4-18 - Regulations Governing Dairy Products [Repealed] Chapter 4-18a - Milk, Cream, and Liquid Milk Products [Repealed] Chapter 4-18b - Filled Dairy Products [Repealed] Chapter 4-18.1 - Milk Marketing Board [Repealed] Chapter 4-19 - Forestry and Tree Distribution [Repealed] Chapter 4-20 - Nurseries and Nursery Stock [Repealed] Chapter 4-21 - Tree Bounty [Repealed] Chapter 4-21.1 - Nurseries and Nursery Stock [Repealed] Chapter 4-21.2 - Trees for North Dakota Program [Repealed] Chapter 4-22 - Soil Conservation Districts Law [Repealed] Chapter 4-23 - Agricultural Conservation and Adjustment Law [Repealed] Chapter 4-24 - Miscellaneous [Repealed] Chapter 4-25 - Seed Sales Regulations [Repealed] Chapter 4-26 - Seed Potato Act [Repealed] Chapter 4-27 - Dairy Promotion Commission [Repealed] Chapter 4-28 - North Dakota State Wheat Commission [Repealed] Chapter 4-28.1 - Flax Utilization Research Tax [Repealed] Chapter 4-29 - Dairy Department [Repealed] Chapter 4-30 - Dairy Products Regulations [Repealed] Chapter 4-31 - Grasshopper Control Program [Repealed] Chapter 4-32 - Interstate Pest Control Compact [Repealed] Chapter 4-33 - Plant Pests [Repealed] Chapter 4-34 - Beef Promotion Act [Repealed] Chapter 4-35 - Pesticide Act [Repealed] Chapter 4-35.1 - Chemigation Regulation [Repealed] Chapter 4-35.2 - Pesticide and Pesticide Container Disposal [Repealed] Chapter 4-36 - Agricultural Development Act [Repealed] Chapter 4-37 - Agriculture in the Classroom [Repealed] Chapter 4-38 - Organic Foods Standards [Repealed] Chapter 4-39 - Cultivated Ginseng [Repealed] Chapter 4-40 - Crop Protection Products [Repealed] Chapter 4-41 - Industrial Hemp [Repealed] Chapter 4-42 - Seeds and Crops Inspection and Analysis [Repealed] Chapter 4-43 - Meatpacking Plant Assistance [Repealed] Chapter 4-44 - Crop Insurance Proposal Development [Expired]

Title 4.1 - Agriculture

Chapter 4.1-01 - Agriculture Commissioner
Section Section Name
4.1-01-01 Definitions
4.1-01-02 Salary of agriculture commissioner
4.1-01-03 Compelling attendance of witnesses and production of books and papers
4.1-01-04 Exhibits at fairs
4.1-01-05 Cooperation with federal agencies in destruction of predatory animals, destructive birds, and injurious field rodents
4.1-01-06 Expenditures authorized ‑ Who to approve vouchers ‑ Qualifications of hunters and trappers hired ‑ When bounties not payable
4.1-01-07 Disposition of proceeds of furs, skins, and specimens taken
4.1-01-08 Marketing bureau
4.1-01-08.1 International business and trade office ‑ Advisory board ‑ Continuing appropriation
4.1-01-09 Certified beef program
4.1-01-10 Sustainably grown in North Dakota ‑ Application ‑ Logo ‑ Promotion of commodities
4.1-01-11 Advisory committee on sustainable agriculture ‑ Creation ‑ Duties ‑ Powers ‑ Compensation ‑ Report to legislative management ‑ Continuing appropriation
4.1-01-12 Commodity groups ‑ Agriculture commissioner ‑ Meetings
4.1-01-13 Publicly owned land ‑ Noxious weed control or eradication
4.1-01-14 Equine slaughter ‑ Establishments
4.1-01-15 Agricultural wetland credits ‑ Database
4.1-01-16 Grape and wine advisory committee ‑ Membership
4.1-01-17 Pipeline restoration and reclamation oversight program ‑ Generally
4.1-01-18 Federal environmental law impact review committee
4.1-01-19 Environmental impact ‑ Cost of participation
4.1-01-20 Gifts ‑ Grants ‑ Donations
4.1-01-20.1 Bioscience innovation grant program ‑ Continuing appropriation
4.1-01-21 Federal environmental law impact review fund ‑ Continuing appropriation - Investments
4.1-01-21.1 Environmental impact mitigation fund ‑ Report to legislative management ‑ Continuing appropriation - Investments
4.1-01-21.2 Low‑carbon fuels fund ‑ Continuing appropriation
4.1-01-22 Agriculture in the classroom program
4.1-01-23 Wind energy restoration and reclamation oversight program
4.1-01-24 Livestock-friendly county designation
4.1-01-25 Regional livestock development and planning program ‑ Grants
4.1-01-26 Postproduction royalty oversight program ‑ Report
4.1-01-27 Agriculture infrastructure grant program
4.1-01-28 Model zoning review task force ‑ Report to the legislative management
4.1-01-29 Farm management program
4.1-01-30 Grasslands grazing grant program
4.1-01-31 Conservation easement or leasehold

Chapter 4.1-01.1 - Agricultural Products Utilization Commission
Section Section Name
4.1-01.1-01 Agricultural products utilization commission ‑ Composition ‑ Appointment
4.1-01.1-02 Agricultural products utilization commission ‑ Authority
4.1-01.1-03 Agricultural products utilization commission ‑ Meetings ‑ Personnel ‑ Reports
4.1-01.1-04 Agricultural products utilization commission ‑ Reimbursement ‑ Compensation
4.1-01.1-05 Agricultural products utilization commission ‑ Administrative expenses
4.1-01.1-06 Agricultural products utilization fund ‑ Purposes
4.1-01.1-07 Agriculture diversification and development fund ‑ Continuing appropriation (Effective through June 30, 2029)
4.1-01.1-08 Agriculture diversification and development committee
4.1-01.1-09 Agriculture diversification and development fund grants program ‑ Access to records

Chapter 4.1-02 - Barley Council
Section Section Name
4.1-02-01 Definitions
4.1-02-02 Barley council ‑ Districts
4.1-02-03 Council ‑ Membership ‑ Election ‑ Term ‑ Appointment to fill vacancies
4.1-02-04 Election of county representative
4.1-02-05 Election of district representative ‑ Council member
4.1-02-06 Election costs ‑ Responsibility
4.1-02-07 Quorum
4.1-02-08 Election of chairman ‑ Meetings
4.1-02-09 Council members ‑ Compensation
4.1-02-10 Council ‑ Powers
4.1-02-11 Council ‑ Duties
4.1-02-12 Assessment
4.1-02-13 Collection of assessment ‑ Records
4.1-02-14 Submission of assessments ‑ Civil penalty
4.1-02-15 Out‑of‑state sale ‑ Submission of assessment by producer ‑ Civil penalty
4.1-02-16 Refund of assessment
4.1-02-17 Reimbursement for double payments
4.1-02-18 Expenditure of funds
4.1-02-19 Continuing appropriation
4.1-02-20 Advisory referendum
4.1-02-21 Penalty

Chapter 4.1-03 - Beef Commission
Section Section Name
4.1-03-01 Definitions
4.1-03-02 North Dakota beef commission ‑ Membership ‑ Qualifications
4.1-03-03 Term of office
4.1-03-04 Vacancy
4.1-03-05 Nonvoting members ‑ Appointment
4.1-03-06 Quorum
4.1-03-07 Chairman ‑ Meetings
4.1-03-08 Commission members ‑ Compensation
4.1-03-09 Commission ‑ Powers
4.1-03-10 Commission ‑ Duties
4.1-03-11 Assessment ‑ Penalty (Contingent expiration date - See note)
4.1-03-12 Collection of assessment
4.1-03-13 Submission of assessments ‑ Penalty
4.1-03-14 Transaction records ‑ Inspection by commission
4.1-03-15 Authorization to request records ‑ Penalty
4.1-03-16 Continuing appropriation
4.1-03-17 Permitted refunds of assessment ‑ Refunds requiring certification by attorney general
4.1-03-18 Open records exceptions

Chapter 4.1-04 - Corn Utilization Council
Section Section Name
4.1-04-01 Definitions
4.1-04-02 Corn districts ‑ Establishment
4.1-04-03 Corn council ‑ Membership ‑ Term
4.1-04-04 Election of county representative
4.1-04-04.1 Election of district representative ‑ Council members
4.1-04-05 Election costs ‑ Responsibility
4.1-04-06 Meetings
4.1-04-07 Council members ‑ Compensation
4.1-04-08 Council ‑ Powers
4.1-04-09 Council ‑ Duties
4.1-04-10 Assessment
4.1-04-11 Collection of assessment ‑ Records
4.1-04-12 Submission of assessment by producer ‑ Civil penalty
4.1-04-13 Refund of assessment ‑ Form
4.1-04-14 Reimbursement for double payments
4.1-04-15 Submission of assessments ‑ Civil penalty
4.1-04-16 Expenditures ‑ Approval ‑ Records
4.1-04-17 Continuing appropriation
4.1-04-18 Advisory referendum
4.1-04-19 Penalty

Chapter 4.1-05 - Dairy Promotion Commission
Section Section Name
4.1-05-01 Definitions
4.1-05-02 North Dakota dairy promotion commission ‑ Membership ‑ Terms
4.1-05-03 Nonvoting members ‑ Appointment
4.1-05-04 Election of chairman and officers ‑ Meetings
4.1-05-05 Commission members ‑ Compensation
4.1-05-06 Commission ‑ Powers
4.1-05-07 Commission ‑ Duties
4.1-05-08 Assessment ‑ Collection
4.1-05-09 Submission of assessments ‑ Civil penalty
4.1-05-10 Record retention
4.1-05-11 Reports
4.1-05-12 Refund of assessment ‑ Required certification by attorney general
4.1-05-13 Expenditure of funds
4.1-05-14 Continuing appropriation
4.1-05-15 Penalty

Chapter 4.1-06 - Dry Bean Council
Section Section Name
4.1-06-01 Definitions
4.1-06-02 Dry bean districts ‑ Establishment
4.1-06-03 North Dakota dry bean council ‑ Membership ‑ Term
4.1-06-04 Election of council member
4.1-06-05 Election costs ‑ Responsibility
4.1-06-06 Quorum
4.1-06-07 Election of chairman ‑ Meetings
4.1-06-08 Council members ‑ Compensation
4.1-06-09 Council ‑ Powers
4.1-06-10 Council ‑ Duties
4.1-06-11 Designated handler ‑ Certificate
4.1-06-12 Assessment
4.1-06-13 Collection of assessment ‑ Records
4.1-06-14 Submission of assessments ‑ Civil penalty
4.1-06-15 Refund of assessment
4.1-06-16 Reimbursement for double payment
4.1-06-17 Expenditure of funds
4.1-06-18 Continuing appropriation
4.1-06-19 Advisory referendum
4.1-06-20 Penalty

Chapter 4.1-07 - Dry Pea and Lentil Council
Section Section Name
4.1-07-01 Definitions
4.1-07-02 Dry pea and lentil districts ‑ Establishment
4.1-07-03 Dry pea and lentil council ‑ Membership ‑ Term
4.1-07-04 Election of county representative
4.1-07-05 Election of district representative ‑ Council member
4.1-07-06 Election costs ‑ Responsibility
4.1-07-07 Election of chairman ‑ Meetings
4.1-07-08 Council members ‑ Compensation
4.1-07-09 Council ‑ Powers
4.1-07-10 Council ‑ Duties
4.1-07-11 First purchaser ‑ Certificate
4.1-07-12 Assessment
4.1-07-13 Collection of assessment ‑ Records
4.1-07-14 Submission of assessment ‑ Civil penalty
4.1-07-15 Refund of assessment
4.1-07-16 Reimbursement for double payment
4.1-07-17 Expenditure of funds
4.1-07-18 Continuing appropriation
4.1-07-19 Advisory referendum
4.1-07-20 Penalty

Chapter 4.1-08 - Honey Assessments
Section Section Name
4.1-08-01 Definitions
4.1-08-02 Assessment
4.1-08-03 Submission of assessments ‑ Civil penalty
4.1-08-04 Refunds
4.1-08-05 Continuing appropriation
4.1-08-06 Assessment ‑ Authorized expenditures
4.1-08-07 Commissioner ‑ Powers
4.1-08-08 Biennial report ‑ Information regarding honey assessments
4.1-08-09 Penalty

Chapter 4.1-09 - Oilseed Council
Section Section Name
4.1-09-01 Definitions
4.1-09-02 Sunflower districts ‑ Establishment
4.1-09-03 Canola districts ‑ Establishment
4.1-09-04 North Dakota oilseed council ‑ Membership ‑ Term
4.1-09-05 Election of county representative ‑ Sunflower producers ‑ Waiver
4.1-09-06 Election of county representative ‑ Canola producers ‑ Waiver
4.1-09-07 Election of council member ‑ Sunflower district representative
4.1-09-08 Election of council member ‑ Canola district representative
4.1-09-09 Election costs ‑ Responsibility
4.1-09-10 Quorum
4.1-09-11 Election of chairman ‑ Meetings
4.1-09-12 Council members ‑ Compensation
4.1-09-13 Council ‑ Powers
4.1-09-14 Council ‑ Duties
4.1-09-15 First purchaser ‑ Certificate
4.1-09-16 Assessment
4.1-09-17 Collection of assessment ‑ Records
4.1-09-18 Submission of assessments ‑ Civil penalty
4.1-09-19 Refund of assessment
4.1-09-20 Reimbursement for double payments
4.1-09-21 Expenditure of funds
4.1-09-22 Continuing appropriation
4.1-09-23 Advisory referendum
4.1-09-24 Penalty

Chapter 4.1-10 - Potato Council
Section Section Name
4.1-10-01 Definitions
4.1-10-02 Potato districts ‑ Establishment
4.1-10-03 North Dakota potato council ‑ Membership ‑ Term
4.1-10-04 Election of council members
4.1-10-05 Chairman ‑ Meetings
4.1-10-06 Council members ‑ Compensation
4.1-10-07 Council ‑ Powers
4.1-10-08 Council ‑ Duties
4.1-10-09 Designated handler ‑ Certification
4.1-10-10 Assessment
4.1-10-11 Collection of assessment ‑ Records
4.1-10-12 Submission of assessments ‑ Civil penalty
4.1-10-13 Refund of assessment ‑ Letters of request
4.1-10-14 Expenditures
4.1-10-15 Continuing appropriation
4.1-10-16 Advisory referendum
4.1-10-17 Penalty ‑ Criminal

Chapter 4.1-11 - Soybean Council
Section Section Name
4.1-11-01 Definitions
4.1-11-02 Soybean districts ‑ Establishment ‑ Review of district lines
4.1-11-03 North Dakota soybean council ‑ Membership ‑ Terms
4.1-11-04 Election of county representative
4.1-11-05 Election of council member ‑ District representative
4.1-11-06 Election costs ‑ Responsibility
4.1-11-07 Election of chairman ‑ Meetings
4.1-11-08 Council members ‑ Compensation
4.1-11-09 Council powers
4.1-11-10 Council duties and reports
4.1-11-11 Assessment
4.1-11-12 Collection of assessment by designated handler ‑ Records
4.1-11-13 Quarterly report ‑ Submission to council
4.1-11-14 Submission of assessments ‑ Delinquent assessment
4.1-11-15 Continuing appropriation ‑ Use of council funds
4.1-11-16 Penalty

Chapter 4.1-12 - Turkey Promotion
Section Section Name
4.1-12-01 Definitions
4.1-12-02 Assessment ‑ Determination
4.1-12-03 Assessment ‑ Collection ‑ Remittance by processor
4.1-12-04 Invoice ‑ Contents ‑ Preparation by processor
4.1-12-05 Submission of assessments ‑ Civil penalty
4.1-12-06 Out‑of‑state processors
4.1-12-07 Refund of assessment ‑ Form
4.1-12-08 Continuing appropriation
4.1-12-09 Authorized expenditures
4.1-12-10 Powers of the commissioner
4.1-12-11 Biennial report ‑ Information regarding turkey assessments
4.1-12-12 Penalty

Chapter 4.1-13 - Wheat Commission
Section Section Name
4.1-13-01 Definitions
4.1-13-02 Wheat districts ‑ Establishment
4.1-13-03 Wheat commission ‑ Membership ‑ Eligibility
4.1-13-04 Terms of office
4.1-13-05 Election of county representative
4.1-13-06 Election of district representative ‑ Commission member
4.1-13-07 County representative ‑ Additional duties ‑ Reimbursement of expenses
4.1-13-08 Election costs ‑ Responsibility
4.1-13-09 Member at large ‑ Nominating commission ‑ Appointment by governor
4.1-13-10 Commission vacancies
4.1-13-11 Election of chairman ‑ Meetings
4.1-13-12 Commission members ‑ Compensation
4.1-13-13 Commission ‑ Powers
4.1-13-14 Commission ‑ Duties
4.1-13-15 Assessment
4.1-13-16 Collection of assessment ‑ Records
4.1-13-17 Submission of assessments
4.1-13-18 Refund of assessment ‑ Form ‑ Exception
4.1-13-19 Reimbursement for double payments
4.1-13-20 Expenditure of funds
4.1-13-21 Continuing appropriation
4.1-13-22 Commission ‑ Report to legislative assembly
4.1-13-23 Contract with trade associations
4.1-13-24 Contract with trade associations ‑ Report to legislative assembly
4.1-13-25 Legal counsel ‑ Provision by attorney general
4.1-13-26 Penalty

Chapter 4.1-14 - Forage Certification
Section Section Name
4.1-14-01 Certification of forage ‑ Compliance with other standards
4.1-14-02 Agents of the commissioner ‑ Designation ‑ Training
4.1-14-03 Reciprocal recognition of certification
4.1-14-04 Fees ‑ Continuing appropriation

Chapter 4.1-15 - Northern Crops Institute
Section Section Name
4.1-15-01 Northern crops institute ‑ Northern crops council ‑ Powers and duties ‑ Gifts and grants ‑ Continuing appropriation
4.1-15-02 Northern crops council ‑ Duties ‑ Chairman ‑ Meetings
4.1-15-03 Purpose ‑ Powers and duties
4.1-15-04 Gifts and grants ‑ Continuing appropriation

Chapter 4.1-16 - Beekeeping
Section Section Name
4.1-16-01 Definitions
4.1-16-02 Beekeeper's license - Application - Declaration
4.1-16-03 Beekeeper's license - Application of minor - Liability
4.1-16-04 Beekeeper's license - Transferability - Expiration
4.1-16-05 License - Grounds for denial
4.1-16-06 License fee
4.1-16-07 Colony assessment
4.1-16-08 Apiary location - Notification
4.1-16-09 Identification of apiary
4.1-16-10 Unidentified apiary - Notice - Seizure
4.1-16-11 Confiscation and disposal
4.1-16-12 Agriculture commissioner - Powers
4.1-16-13 Agriculture commissioner - Inspection of apiary - Issuance of certificate
4.1-16-14 Agriculture commissioner - Inspection of apiary - Noncertification purposes
4.1-16-15 Quarantine - Declaration - Hearing - Penalty
4.1-16-16 Service of process
4.1-16-17 Penalties
4.1-16-18 Beekeeping - Agricultural practice

Chapter 4.1-17 - Ginseng
Section Section Name
4.1-17-01 Ginseng - Rules - Certificates
Chapter 4.1-18 - Industrial Hemp [Repealed]

Chapter 4.1-18.1 - Hemp
Section Section Name
4.1-18.1-01 Definitions
4.1-18.1-01.1 Administrative rules
4.1-18.1-02 Hemp ‑ Licensure
4.1-18.1-03 License fee
4.1-18.1-04 License ‑ Grounds for denial
4.1-18.1-04.1 Commissioner ‑ Authority ‑ Tetrahydrocannabinol concentration
4.1-18.1-04.2 Hemp testing ‑ Fee ‑ Exemption
4.1-18.1-04.3 Prohibited acts ‑ Licensee
4.1-18.1-04.4 Hemp commodities or products ‑ Allowable products ‑ Retailers
4.1-18.1-05 Violations
4.1-18.1-06 Confiscation and disposal
4.1-18.1-07 Commissioner powers
4.1-18.1-07.1 Powers of commissioner
4.1-18.1-08 Hemp ‑ Research
4.1-18.1-09 Subpoena ‑ Hearing
4.1-18.1-10 Failure to supply information or obey subpoena
4.1-18.1-11 Assurance of voluntary compliance
4.1-18.1-12 Remedies ‑ Injunction ‑ Other relief ‑ Receiver ‑ Cease and desist orders ‑ Civil penalties ‑ Costs recoverable in adjudicative proceedings
4.1-18.1-13 Powers of receiver
4.1-18.1-14 Costs recoverable
4.1-18.1-15 Civil penalties

Chapter 4.1-19 - Eggs and Poultry
Section Section Name
4.1-19-01 Definitions
4.1-19-02 Administration ‑ Enforcement
4.1-19-03 Purposes ‑ Duties
4.1-19-04 Licensing ‑ Fees ‑ Bonding
4.1-19-05 Penalty
4.1-19-06 Egg dealers to be registered ‑ Exemption

Chapter 4.1-20 - Soil Conservation
Section Section Name
4.1-20-01 Policy and scope of chapter
4.1-20-02 Definitions
4.1-20-03 State soil conservation committee ‑ Elective and appointive members ‑ Records and seal
4.1-20-04 Committee ‑ Chairman ‑ Quorum ‑ Compensation
4.1-20-05 Duties and powers generally
4.1-20-06 Extension service assistance to state soil conservation committee ‑ Duties
4.1-20-07 Districts ‑ Petition ‑ Contents ‑ More than one petition filed
4.1-20-08 Hearings on petitions ‑ When held ‑ Notice ‑ Determinations
4.1-20-09 Election ‑ When held ‑ Contents of ballot ‑ Who may vote
4.1-20-10 Publication of election results ‑ Determination of feasibility of operation of district
4.1-20-11 District determined feasible ‑ Statement filed with secretary of state
4.1-20-12 District to be a political subdivision ‑ Boundaries of district
4.1-20-13 Petition to include additional area within existing district
4.1-20-14 Districts presumed to be organized legally ‑ Copy of certificates as evidence
4.1-20-15 Notice to file nominating petitions and of election of district supervisors
4.1-20-16 Nominating petitions ‑ Petitions required ‑ Final filing date
4.1-20-17 Regular election of district ‑ When held ‑ Regulations governing
4.1-20-18 Supervisors ‑ Terms of office ‑ Vacancies ‑ Removal ‑ Compensation ‑ Expenses
4.1-20-19 Soil conservation district supervisors ‑ Training
4.1-20-20 Supervisors may employ assistants ‑ Attorney general and state's attorneys to advise ‑ Reports to committee
4.1-20-21 Assistance for district supervisors
4.1-20-22 Supervisors to provide for surety bonds, keeping records, and annual audit
4.1-20-23 Supervisors may consult city or county representatives
4.1-20-24 Powers and duties of districts and supervisors
4.1-20-25 Supervisors may formulate land use regulations for submission to qualified electors
4.1-20-26 Notice of election ‑ Form of ballot ‑ Conduct of election ‑ Who may vote
4.1-20-27 Two‑thirds voter approval required to adopt ordinance ‑ Effect of ordinance after adoption
4.1-20-28 What may be contained in land use regulations
4.1-20-29 Regulations to be uniform ‑ Copies furnished in district
4.1-20-30 Amending, supplementing, or repealing land use regulations
4.1-20-31 Supervisors to enforce land use regulations
4.1-20-32 Failure to perform land use regulations ‑ Hearing on ‑ Supervisors to perform ‑ Costs and expenses
4.1-20-33 Board of adjustment ‑ Members ‑ Appointment ‑ Vacancies ‑ Compensation
4.1-20-34 Board of adjustment ‑ Rules ‑ Chairman ‑ Meetings ‑ Quorum ‑ Records
4.1-20-35 Petition to board of adjustment to vary land use regulations ‑ Service ‑ Hearing ‑ Board's powers
4.1-20-36 Taking of testimony at hearing
4.1-20-37 Aggrieved petitioner and supervisors may appeal to district court from order of board ‑ Procedure
4.1-20-38 Cooperation among district supervisors
4.1-20-39 State agencies to cooperate with district supervisors
4.1-20-40 Discontinuance of districts ‑ Petition ‑ Referendum ‑ Eligible qualified electors
4.1-20-41 Duties of committee after election on discontinuance of the district has been held
4.1-20-42 Termination of affairs of district ‑ Disposal of property ‑ Certificate of dissolution
4.1-20-43 Ordinances, regulations, and contracts of districts after dissolution
4.1-20-44 Petitions for discontinuance of district ‑ Limitation on filing
4.1-20-45 Consolidation of districts ‑ Petition ‑ Election ‑ Conduct of election
4.1-20-46 Conduct of election ‑ Canvass of votes
4.1-20-47 Supervisors of consolidated district ‑ Terms of office ‑ Powers and duties
4.1-20-48 Costs and expenses of consolidation ‑ Disposition of property ‑ Contracts of districts after consolidation
4.1-20-49 Soil conservation trust lands

Chapter 4.1-21 - Forestry
Section Section Name
4.1-21-01 State forester ‑ Appointment ‑ Qualifications ‑ Duties
4.1-21-02 State nursery ‑ Maintenance ‑ Purpose
4.1-21-03 Powers ‑ Cooperative state agreements
4.1-21-04 State forester reserve account
4.1-21-05 Distribution of seeds and planting stock
4.1-21-06 State forester may accept land for forestry purposes
4.1-21-07 Obligations incurred in acquiring land ‑ Payment
4.1-21-08 Powers of state forester when lands acquired or leased
4.1-21-09 Revenue received from lands acquired or leased ‑ Regulations governing ‑ Payments in lieu of taxes
4.1-21-10 State forester may sell, exchange, or lease lands
4.1-21-11 Agreements for shelterbelt lands by state
4.1-21-12 Trees for North Dakota program and trust fund

Chapter 4.1-22 - Nurseries
Section Section Name
4.1-22-01 Definitions
4.1-22-02 Administration ‑ Rulemaking authority
4.1-22-03 Authority for inspection
4.1-22-04 Authority for abatement ‑ Removal from sale
4.1-22-05 Certification of nursery stock
4.1-22-06 Nursery license ‑ Fee
4.1-22-07 Labeling and standards for nursery stock
4.1-22-08 Misrepresentation
4.1-22-09 Reciprocal agreements
4.1-22-10 Exemptions
4.1-22-11 Penalties ‑ Criminal ‑ Civil ‑ License revocation or nonrenewal

Chapter 4.1-23 - Plant Pests
Section Section Name
4.1-23-01 Definitions
4.1-23-02 Administration ‑ Rulemaking authority
4.1-23-03 Authority for control measures
4.1-23-04 Authority for plant quarantine
4.1-23-05 Authority for abatement and emergency measures
4.1-23-06 Authority for inspections ‑ Warrants
4.1-23-07 Cooperation
4.1-23-08 Penalties
4.1-23-09 Authority for compensation
4.1-23-10 Authority for local pest control and regulations
4.1-23-11 Authority for financing local control programs ‑ County pest coordinator
4.1-23-12 Authority for domestic and export certification

Chapter 4.1-25 - Dairy Product Regulation
Section Section Name
4.1-25-01 Definitions
4.1-25-02 Licenses required ‑ Fees ‑ Term
4.1-25-03 Financial records release authorization with application for licensure
4.1-25-04 Financial condition ‑ Assurance of prompt payment
4.1-25-05 Statement of business operations or financial condition ‑ Filing ‑ Review by Bank of North Dakota ‑ Confidential ‑ Audited
4.1-25-06 Surety bond, trustee agreement, or other security or assurances
4.1-25-07 Financial basis for license ‑ Statement to producer ‑ Notification to department
4.1-25-08 Additional security
4.1-25-09 Filing of security before license year
4.1-25-10 Failure to file security ‑ Notice to producers
4.1-25-11 Out‑of‑state dealers, processors, or producers not exempt
4.1-25-12 Entry, inspection, and investigation
4.1-25-13 Records and reports
4.1-25-14 Department to become trustee upon default in required security
4.1-25-15 Application by department for appointment of trustee ‑ Hearing ‑ Appointment
4.1-25-16 Notice to file claims ‑ When claims barred
4.1-25-17 Remedy of claimants ‑ Separate action by claimant permissible
4.1-25-18 Appeal or compromising of action by department
4.1-25-19 Claims collections to be deposited in Bank of North Dakota
4.1-25-20 Trust fund report ‑ Notice to claimants ‑ Approving or modifying report
4.1-25-21 Attorney general to represent department and may employ assistants ‑ Department need not pay court costs
4.1-25-22 License needed to sample, haul, or test ‑ Training ‑ Examination ‑ Term ‑ Fee
4.1-25-23 Commissioner to investigate complaint
4.1-25-24 Inspections
4.1-25-25 Suspension or revocation of license ‑ Judicial review ‑ Emergency order
4.1-25-26 Sampling and testing procedures ‑ Equipment ‑ Supplies
4.1-25-27 Sampling of milk
4.1-25-28 Standards for the production of manufacturing grade milk ‑ Minimum standards of rules
4.1-25-29 Standards for dairy manufacturing or processing ‑ Minimum standards of rules
4.1-25-30 Standards for grade A milk and milk products ‑ Adoption of rules
4.1-25-31 State milk sanitation rating and sampling surveillance officer ‑ Duties ‑ Guidelines
4.1-25-32 Milk laboratory evaluations officer ‑ Duties ‑ Guidelines
4.1-25-33 Grade A pasteurized milk ordinance
4.1-25-34 Quality records to be kept ‑ Term
4.1-25-35 Milk haulers ‑ License required ‑ Commissioner to adopt rules
4.1-25-36 Adulterated, impure, or unwholesome milk or milk products not to be transported, stored, sold, or offered for sale
4.1-25-37 Sale of milk or milk products in violation of this chapter prohibited
4.1-25-38 Exception for uses as directed by physicians
4.1-25-39 Sale of foods not imitation milk, imitation milk products, or filled dairy products
4.1-25-40 Shared animal ownership agreement ‑ Raw milk
4.1-25-40.1 Sale of raw milk or raw milk products directly to a consumer ‑ Prohibitions ‑ Exemptions
4.1-25-41 Labeling and identity standards
4.1-25-42 Reports ‑ Blanks ‑ When made ‑ Contents
4.1-25-43 Test results disputes
4.1-25-44 Test sample disputes
4.1-25-45 Standards considered minimum ‑ Municipality may provide more stringent standards
4.1-25-46 Fees and penalties collected to be placed in general fund
4.1-25-47 Disposal of illegal milk or milk products ‑ Seizure
4.1-25-48 Penalty for violation of chapter ‑ Additional civil penalty ‑ Failure to pay civil penalty
4.1-25-49 State's attorney's endorsement to complaint unnecessary upon violation of chapter
4.1-25-50 Rules
4.1-25-51 Shared animal ownership agreement rules limitation
4.1-25-52 Enforcement

Chapter 4.1-26 - Milk Marketing Board
Section Section Name
4.1-26-01 Definitions
4.1-26-02 Milk marketing board - Membership
4.1-26-03 Terms of office
4.1-26-04 Compensation
4.1-26-05 Chairman - Meetings
4.1-26-06 Board powers
4.1-26-07 Director
4.1-26-08 Authority of governmental entities
4.1-26-09 Milk marketing areas - Boundaries
4.1-26-10 Milk stabilization plans - Required provisions
4.1-26-11 Milk stabilization plans - Optional provisions
4.1-26-12 Milk stabilization plans - Optional provisions - Maximum prices
4.1-26-13 Milk stabilization plans - Optional provisions - Quantity discounts to retailers
4.1-26-14 Milk stabilization plans - Optional provisions - Frozen dairy products - Wholesale price - Filing
4.1-26-15 Cost variances - Recognition
4.1-26-16 Minimum prices payable to dairy farmers - Effect of change
4.1-26-17 Licenses
4.1-26-18 Vending machine suppliers - Authorization to license
4.1-26-19 License - Application
4.1-26-20 Licenses ‑ Additional requirements
4.1-26-21 License application - Hearing
4.1-26-22 Refusal to license
4.1-26-23 Processor's license - Distributor's license - Grounds for denial
4.1-26-24 License application - Required declaration
4.1-26-25 License - Expiration
4.1-26-26 License - Fees prohibited
4.1-26-27 Assessments - Continuing appropriation
4.1-26-28 Records - Retention
4.1-26-29 Records - Confidential - Penalty
4.1-26-30 Prohibitions
4.1-26-31 Disruptive trade practices
4.1-26-32 Inspections and investigations
4.1-26-33 License - Suspension and revocation
4.1-26-34 Violation of chapter - Civil penalty
4.1-26-35 Administrative and regulatory functions
4.1-26-36 Legal actions

Chapter 4.1-27 - Livestock Auction Markets
Section Section Name
4.1-27-01 Definitions
4.1-27-02 Premises excluded from application of chapter
4.1-27-03 License requirements ‑ Application ‑ Fee ‑ Commission schedule ‑ Facilities
4.1-27-04 Bond to accompany application for license ‑ Amount ‑ Approval ‑ Conditions ‑ Exemptions
4.1-27-05 Records release required with application for licensure
4.1-27-06 Expiration and renewal of license ‑ Fee returned upon failure to issue or renew license
4.1-27-07 Investigation of auction market ‑ Hearing to determine whether license should be issued or revoked
4.1-27-08 Cease and desist authority
4.1-27-09 Injunctive authority
4.1-27-10 Sanitary regulations of livestock auction market
4.1-27-11 Scales maintained by auction market to be inspected
4.1-27-12 Records to be kept by operator of auction market ‑ Contents ‑ Examination ‑ Report
4.1-27-13 Notice ‑ Nonsufficient funds checks
4.1-27-14 Inspection of livestock ‑ Fees and rules governing
4.1-27-15 Livestock unfit for sale
4.1-27-16 Treatment administered to livestock before removal from auction market ‑ Fees for inspection and treatment
4.1-27-17 Grievance committee
4.1-27-18 Operator to warrant title to purchaser ‑ Dispute in title of animal sold
4.1-27-19 Use of fees ‑ Grounds for refusal or revocation of license ‑ Procedure on default of licensee
4.1-27-20 Review by the court
4.1-27-21 Unlawful acts
4.1-27-22 Penalties ‑ Criminal ‑ Civil
4.1-27-23 Public livestock markets or commission firms ‑ Duplicate scale tickets

Chapter 4.1-28 - Video Livestock Auction Markets
Section Section Name
4.1-28-01 Definitions
4.1-28-02 Video livestock auction market and internet auction ‑ Authority to transact business
4.1-28-03 Application for license ‑ Contents
4.1-28-04 Use of fees ‑ Grounds for refusal or revocation of license ‑ Review by court
4.1-28-05 Inspection of livestock
4.1-28-06 Method of payment
4.1-28-07 Sale of livestock by weight ‑ Scales to be inspected

Chapter 4.1-30 - Livestock Purchased by Packing Plants
Section Section Name
4.1-30-01 Packing plant defined
4.1-30-02 Livestock purchased by weight to be graded ‑ Penalty
4.1-30-03 Penalty for purchase of livestock by weight without grading

Chapter 4.1-31 - Meat Inspection
Section Section Name
4.1-31-01 Definitions
4.1-31-01.1 Federal meat inspection regulations
4.1-31-02 Inspectors ‑ Appointments ‑ Duties
4.1-31-03 Access by inspectors ‑ Penalty
4.1-31-04 Marks and labels
4.1-31-05 False or misleading marks, labels, and containers
4.1-31-05.1 Misrepresentation of cell-cultured protein as meat food product prohibited
4.1-31-06 Prohibitions
4.1-31-07 Official marks and certificates ‑ Required authorization
4.1-31-08 Horse meat ‑ Requirements
4.1-31-09 Bribery
4.1-31-10 Individual and custom processing ‑ Exemption from inspection requirements
4.1-31-11 Storing and handling conditions
4.1-31-12 Articles not intended as human food
4.1-31-13 Records
4.1-31-14 Records ‑ Examination
4.1-31-15 Records ‑ Retention
4.1-31-16 Registration and licensure of business
4.1-31-17 Dead, dying, disabled, or diseased animals ‑ Rules
4.1-31-18 Cooperation with federal government
4.1-31-19 Refusal or withdrawal of inspection
4.1-31-20 Detention of animals or products
4.1-31-21 Seizure and condemnation
4.1-31-22 Destruction or sale of condemned items
4.1-31-23 Types of proceedings ‑ Award of costs
4.1-31-24 Powers of commissioner
4.1-31-25 Interstate shipment
4.1-31-26 Penalties

Chapter 4.1-32 - Rendering Plants
Section Section Name
4.1-32-01 License required to operate rendering plant
4.1-32-02 Inspection of rendering plant of applicant by state veterinarian
4.1-32-03 Granting of license ‑ Fee ‑ Term
4.1-32-04 Unloading chutes and vehicles used by rendering plant ‑ Regulations governing
4.1-32-05 Removal of carcasses from vehicle ‑ Prohibition
4.1-32-06 Operator of vehicle for rendering plant to have certificate
4.1-32-07 Inspection of plant authorized
4.1-32-08 Rendering done by packing plants operating under federal inspection ‑ Exception
4.1-32-09 Money collected ‑ Where credited
4.1-32-10 Restrictions on locating rendering plants
4.1-32-11 Penalty

Chapter 4.1-33 - Pesticide Control
Section Section Name
4.1-33-01 Definitions
4.1-33-01.1 Standards for pesticide certification
4.1-33-02 Pesticide control board ‑ Enforcement by agriculture commissioner
4.1-33-03 Pesticide control board to administer chapter and adopt rules
4.1-33-04 Limitation on authority of political subdivisions regarding pesticides
4.1-33-05 Application to governmental entities and public utilities
4.1-33-06 Classification of commercial certificates
4.1-33-07 Commercial and public applicator's certification
4.1-33-07.1 Certification requirements ‑ Waiver for emergencies
4.1-33-08 Expiration of certification ‑ Renewal
4.1-33-09 Nonresident application ‑ Designation of agent for service of process
4.1-33-10 Proof of financial responsibility ‑ Exceptions
4.1-33-11 Pesticide dealer certification ‑ Employees ‑ Requirements for purchase
4.1-33-12 Private applicators ‑ Certification
4.1-33-13 Unlawful acts and grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of a certification
4.1-33-14 Records ‑ Retention ‑ Submission to commissioner
4.1-33-15 Reciprocal agreement
4.1-33-16 Certification exemptions
4.1-33-17 Discarding and storing of pesticides, pesticide containers, and rinsate
4.1-33-18 Pesticide application ‑ Alleged property damage ‑ Notification of applicator
4.1-33-19 Subpoenas
4.1-33-20 Penalties
4.1-33-21 Enforcement
4.1-33-22 Stop‑sale orders
4.1-33-23 Information and instruction
4.1-33-24 Cooperation by the board with other entities
4.1-33-25 Disposition of funds ‑ Certification and training fund

Chapter 4.1-34 - Pesticide Registration
Section Section Name
4.1-34-01 Definitions
4.1-34-02 Prohibited acts
4.1-34-03 Registration ‑ Fees ‑ Deposit of collections
4.1-34-04 Reporting requirements
4.1-34-05 Protection of trade secrets
4.1-34-06 Determinations ‑ Rules ‑ Uniformity
4.1-34-07 Enforcement
4.1-34-08 Stop‑sale orders
4.1-34-09 Exemptions
4.1-34-10 Minimum‑risk pesticide exemption
4.1-34-11 Penalties
4.1-34-12 Seizures
4.1-34-13 Cooperation
4.1-34-14 Experimental use permits
4.1-34-15 Minimum‑risk pesticide ‑ Certificate of exemption

Chapter 4.1-35 - Chemigation Regulation
Section Section Name
4.1-35-01 Definitions
4.1-35-02 Compliance with rules
4.1-35-03 Rules ‑ Standards for chemigation, installation, maintenance, and modifications
4.1-35-04 Inspections ‑ Assistance of department of water resources
4.1-35-05 Enforcement
4.1-35-06 Penalties

Chapter 4.1-36 - Pesticide and Pesticide Container Disposal Program
Section Section Name
4.1-36-01 Pesticide and pesticide container disposal program ‑ Pesticide container management ‑ Compensation
4.1-36-02 Project scope and evaluation
4.1-36-03 Project safe send pesticide and pesticide container collection ‑ User fees
4.1-36-04 Report on pesticide container disposal program

Chapter 4.1-37 - Anhydrous Ammonia Facilities
Section Section Name
4.1-37-01 Anhydrous ammonia safety rules
4.1-37-02 Definitions
4.1-37-03 License required ‑ Anhydrous ammonia facilities and mobile storage container
4.1-37-04 State license fee
4.1-37-05 State siting requirements ‑ Anhydrous ammonia storage facilities constructed after June 30, 1985
4.1-37-06 Transfer hose requirements
4.1-37-07 Pressure relief devices
4.1-37-08 Inspection
4.1-37-09 Reinstalled and secondhand anhydrous ammonia storage containers ‑ Requirement
4.1-37-10 Use of fees ‑ Safety promotion ‑ Administration ‑ Inspections
4.1-37-11 Prohibitions
4.1-37-12 Anhydrous ammonia ‑ Bulk delivery
4.1-37-13 Hydrostatic test procedures
4.1-37-14 Wet fluorescent magnetic particle test procedures
4.1-37-15 Enforcement
4.1-37-16 Penalty

Chapter 4.1-38 - Anhydrous Ammonia Risk Management
Section Section Name
4.1-38-01 Risk management program ‑ Anhydrous ammonia
4.1-38-02 Risk management program ‑ Enforcement authority

Chapter 4.1-39 - Crop Protection Products
Section Section Name
4.1-39-01 Crop protection product harmonization and registration board ‑ Recovery of funds
4.1-39-02 Crop protection product harmonization and registration board ‑ Membership ‑ Duties ‑ Grants
4.1-39-03 Crop protection products ‑ Canadian labels
4.1-39-04 Special local needs exemption ‑ Tolerances
4.1-39-05 Crop protection products ‑ Registration process ‑ Joint labeling
4.1-39-06 Crop protection products ‑ Request to petition for registration
4.1-39-07 Environment and rangeland protection fund
4.1-39-08 Minor use pesticide fund ‑ Continuing appropriation

Chapter 4.1-40 - Fertilizer and Soil Conditioner
Section Section Name
4.1-40-01 Definitions
4.1-40-02 Product registration ‑ Fees
4.1-40-03 Distributor's license ‑ Fees
4.1-40-04 Proof of effectiveness
4.1-40-05 Guaranteed analysis
4.1-40-06 Label requirement
4.1-40-07 Inspection fees ‑ Tonnage reports ‑ Penalty
4.1-40-08 Inspection, sampling, analysis
4.1-40-09 Misbranding
4.1-40-10 Publications
4.1-40-11 Rules
4.1-40-12 Deficiencies
4.1-40-13 Cancellation of registrations
4.1-40-14 Stop‑sale orders
4.1-40-15 Seizure, condemnation, and sale
4.1-40-16 Violations ‑ Criminal penalty
4.1-40-17 Violations ‑ Civil penalty
4.1-40-18 Exchanges between manufacturers

Chapter 4.1-40.1 - Biostimulant and Beneficial Substance Regulation
Section Section Name
4.1-40.1-01 Definitions
4.1-40.1-02 Required labeling
4.1-40.1-03 Distributor's license ‑ Fees
4.1-40.1-04 Product registration - Fees
4.1-40.1-05 Inspection fee
4.1-40.1-06 Exemptions
4.1-40.1-07 Cancellation of registration
4.1-40.1-08 Inspection, sampling, and analysis
4.1-40.1-09 Unlawful acts
4.1-40.1-10 Misbranding of beneficial substance prohibited
4.1-40.1-11 Adulteration of a beneficial substance prohibited
4.1-40.1-12 Stop sale order
4.1-40.1-13 Penalties
4.1-40.1-14 Rules

Chapter 4.1-41 - Commercial Feed
Section Section Name
4.1-41-01 Definitions
4.1-41-02 Manufacturer's license ‑ Retailer's license
4.1-41-03 Product registration
4.1-41-04 License ‑ Registration ‑ Hearing
4.1-41-05 Pet food ‑ Specialty pet food ‑ Registration ‑ Exemption ‑ Penalty
4.1-41-06 Commercial feed ‑ Label ‑ Content
4.1-41-07 Customer‑formula feed ‑ Label ‑ Content
4.1-41-08 Inspection fee
4.1-41-09 Inspection fee ‑ Responsibility for payment ‑ Report ‑ Penalty
4.1-41-10 Inspection fee ‑ Records
4.1-41-11 Adulteration
4.1-41-12 Misbranding
4.1-41-13 Inspection, sampling, analysis
4.1-41-14 Detained commercial feeds
4.1-41-14.1 Prohibited acts
4.1-41-15 Penalties
4.1-41-16 Publications
4.1-41-17 Cooperation with other entities
4.1-41-18 Certificates ‑ Fees
4.1-41-19 Deposit of fees
4.1-41-20 Administration ‑ Rulemaking authority

Chapter 4.1-43 - Livestock Medicine
Section Section Name
4.1-43-01 Definitions
4.1-43-02 Registration of livestock medicine
4.1-43-03 Regulations for sale
4.1-43-04 Registration fee
4.1-43-05 Commissioner may cancel registration
4.1-43-06 Commissioner may adopt rules, take testimony, grant public hearings
4.1-43-07 Enforcement
4.1-43-08 Penalty ‑ Criminal ‑ Civil

Chapter 4.1-44 - Miscellaneous
Section Section Name
4.1-44-01 Sale of chemically treated grain ‑ Misdemeanor
4.1-44-02 North Dakota winter show ‑ Official site of the North Dakota agricultural hall of fame
4.1-44-03 Agricultural commodity assessments funds ‑ Investment income allocation
4.1-44-04 Agricultural commodity promotion groups to report to the legislative assembly ‑ Report contents
4.1-44-05 North Dakota agricultural hall of fame ‑ Establishment ‑ Induction
4.1-44-06 North Dakota agricultural hall of fame committee ‑ Members
4.1-44-07 Purple coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea or Echinacea angustifolia) ‑ Unauthorized removal ‑ Penalty
4.1-44-08 Genetically modified seed ‑ Patent infringement ‑ Sampling ‑ Mediation

Chapter 4.1-45 - State Fair Association
Section Section Name
4.1-45-01 State fair association ‑ North Dakota state fair
4.1-45-02 State fair association members
4.1-45-03 Meetings of the association ‑ Time and place ‑ Notice
4.1-45-04 Compensation and expenses of members
4.1-45-05 Board of directors ‑ Terms
4.1-45-06 Annual meeting of the board of directors ‑ Special meetings ‑ Notice
4.1-45-07 Quorum of board of directors to transact business
4.1-45-08 Vacancies and special compensation of board members
4.1-45-09 Officers ‑ Removal ‑ Vacancies
4.1-45-10 Officers ‑ Duties
4.1-45-11 Director's liability limited
4.1-45-12 Bylaws, rules, and regulations
4.1-45-13 Appointment of necessary employees
4.1-45-14 State fair operating fund ‑ Continuing appropriation
4.1-45-15 Organization under corporation laws ‑ Real property transactions ‑ Contracts
4.1-45-16 Name in which business conducted and titles taken ‑ Execution of written instruments
4.1-45-17 Certified audit of state fair association
4.1-45-18 Attorney general to act as legal adviser
4.1-45-19 Law enforcement ‑ Arrangements with local law enforcement agencies
4.1-45-20 Service of process
4.1-45-21 Regulation and licensing
4.1-45-22 Nonliability of state for debts ‑ Exception
4.1-45-22.1 Facility operations and maintenance costs
4.1-45-23 Annual report
4.1-45-24 The Iverson grandstand

Chapter 4.1-47 - Noxious Weed Control
Section Section Name
4.1-47-01 Definitions
4.1-47-02 Control of noxious weeds
4.1-47-03 Noxious weed control ‑ Agriculture commissioner ‑ Powers
4.1-47-04 Noxious weed control ‑ Agriculture commissioner ‑ Duties
4.1-47-05 State noxious weed list ‑ Compilation
4.1-47-06 County weed board ‑ Members ‑ Terms ‑ Compensation
4.1-47-07 County weed board ‑ Jurisdiction
4.1-47-08 County weed board ‑ Powers
4.1-47-09 County weed board ‑ Duties
4.1-47-10 County weed board ‑ Development of county weed list
4.1-47-11 County weed control officer ‑ Membership on county weed board ‑ Employment
4.1-47-12 County weed control officer ‑ Powers
4.1-47-13 County weed control officer ‑ Duties
4.1-47-14 County noxious weed control program ‑ Payment of expenses ‑ Financial report ‑ Tax levy authorization
4.1-47-15 State appropriations for noxious weed control ‑ Distribution ‑ Determination
4.1-47-16 State appropriations for noxious weed control ‑ Landowner assistance program
4.1-47-17 Control of noxious weeds within cities
4.1-47-18 City weed board members ‑ Terms ‑ Compensation
4.1-47-19 City weed board ‑ Powers
4.1-47-20 City weed board ‑ Duties
4.1-47-21 City weed board ‑ Development of city weed list ‑ Review ‑ Removal
4.1-47-22 City weed control officer ‑ Membership on city weed board ‑ Employment
4.1-47-23 City weed control officer ‑ Powers
4.1-47-24 City weed control officer ‑ Duties
4.1-47-25 City noxious weed control program ‑ Payment of expenses ‑ Financial report
4.1-47-26 Publicly owned land ‑ Noxious weed control
4.1-47-27 Noxious weed control ‑ Enforcement responsibilities of other agencies
4.1-47-28 Entry upon land for noxious weed control purposes ‑ Notices ‑ Landowner rights ‑ Remedial requirements ‑ Liens
4.1-47-29 Quarantine ‑ Declaration ‑ Hearing ‑ Penalty
4.1-47-30 Preventing the dissemination of noxious weeds ‑ Penalty
4.1-47-31 Civil penalty
4.1-47-32 Action on complaint ‑ Request for hearing
4.1-47-33 County and city weed boards ‑ Control of invasive species ‑ Acceptance of funds
4.1-47-34 Noxious weed certification ‑ Gravel and sand pits

Chapter 4.1-48 - Potato Production Contracts
Section Section Name
4.1-48-01 Definitions
4.1-48-02 Unfair acts and practices prohibited
4.1-48-03 Civil liability for damages from an unfair act or practice
4.1-48-04 Good faith ‑ Damages for violation ‑ Penalty
4.1-48-05 Recapture of capital investment required by a potato production contract

Chapter 4.1-52 - Seed Department and Seed Commission
Section Section Name
4.1-52-01 Seed department - Location
4.1-52-02 Seed department - Official seal
4.1-52-03 Seed commission membership
4.1-52-04 Seed commission - Chairman - Meetings
4.1-52-05 Seed commission - Appointment of proxy
4.1-52-06 Seed commission - Members - Compensation
4.1-52-07 Seed commission - Powers
4.1-52-08 Seed commission - Duties
4.1-52-09 Seed commissioner - Powers
4.1-52-10 Seed commissioner - Duties
4.1-52-11 Seed department fund - Continuing appropriation

Chapter 4.1-53 - Seeds
Section Section Name
4.1-53-01 Definitions
4.1-53-02 Seed department ‑ Location
4.1-53-03 Official seal
4.1-53-04 Seed commission ‑ Membership
4.1-53-05 Seed commission ‑ Chairman ‑ Meetings
4.1-53-06 Seed commission ‑ Appointment of proxy
4.1-53-07 Seed commission ‑ Members ‑ Compensation
4.1-53-08 Seed commission ‑ Powers
4.1-53-09 Seed commission ‑ Duties
4.1-53-10 Seed commissioner ‑ Powers
4.1-53-11 Seed commissioner ‑ Duties
4.1-53-12 Agricultural seed ‑ Label requirements
4.1-53-13 Agricultural seed ‑ Label ‑ Content
4.1-53-14 Agricultural seed ‑ Label requirements ‑ Treated seed
4.1-53-15 Agricultural seed ‑ Label requirement ‑ Hermetically sealed containers
4.1-53-16 Agricultural seed ‑ Additional label requirements ‑ Limited applicability
4.1-53-17 Agricultural seed ‑ Selling by brand ‑ Label requirement
4.1-53-18 Canola seed ‑ Additional label requirements
4.1-53-19 Agricultural seed components ‑ Label requirements ‑ Mixture or blend ‑ Designation
4.1-53-20 Agricultural seed ‑ Sale of small quantities ‑ Container label requirements
4.1-53-21 Vegetable seed ‑ Label requirements
4.1-53-22 Vegetable seed ‑ Label ‑ Content
4.1-53-23 Vegetable seed ‑ Additional label requirements
4.1-53-24 Vegetable seed ‑ Larger units ‑ Label requirements ‑ Exception
4.1-53-25 Vegetable seed ‑ Quantity ‑ Label requirement
4.1-53-26 Vegetable seed ‑ Label requirements ‑ Treated seed
4.1-53-27 Vegetable seed ‑ Label requirement ‑ Hermetically sealed containers
4.1-53-28 Flower seed ‑ Label requirements
4.1-53-29 Flower seed ‑ Label ‑ Content
4.1-53-30 Flower seed ‑ Quantity ‑ Label requirement
4.1-53-31 Flower seed ‑ Label requirements ‑ Treated seed
4.1-53-32 Tree seed and shrub seed ‑ Label requirements
4.1-53-33 Tree seed and shrub seed ‑ Label ‑ Content
4.1-53-34 Tree seed and shrub seed ‑ Label ‑ Statement of origin
4.1-53-35 Tree seed and shrub seed ‑ Label requirements ‑ Percentage of germination
4.1-53-36 Tree seed and shrub seed ‑ Label requirements ‑ Treated seed
4.1-53-37 Tolerances
4.1-53-38 Seed sales permit ‑ Reports ‑ Fees ‑ Civil penalty
4.1-53-39 Invoice and records
4.1-53-40 Shipments from out of state ‑ Label requirements
4.1-53-41 Nonresident seed dealer's license
4.1-53-42 Certified seed ‑ Establishment of certification system
4.1-53-43 Requests for certification ‑ Required submissions
4.1-53-44 Certified seed ‑ Specific label requirements
4.1-53-45 Certified seed ‑ Use of certain terms ‑ Required authorization
4.1-53-46 Seed conditioning facilities ‑ Other facilities ‑ Standards
4.1-53-47 Seed for certification purposes ‑ Increase in foundation seed stocks
4.1-53-48 Plant Variety Protection Act ‑ Requirements for certification
4.1-53-49 Identity‑preserved seed and crops ‑ Determination of genetic traits
4.1-53-50 Identity‑preserved seed and crops ‑ Verification and certification services
4.1-53-51 Sale of seed ‑ Prohibitions
4.1-53-52 Germination test ‑ Requirement for sale
4.1-53-53 Prohibited activities
4.1-53-54 Stop‑sale order ‑ Issuance ‑ Enforcement ‑ Appeal
4.1-53-55 Seizure and injunction ‑ Action
4.1-53-56 Prosecution for violations - Duty of attorney general and state's attorney
4.1-53-57 Penalty ‑ Criminal ‑ Civil ‑ Exemption
4.1-53-58 Certificates and reports ‑ Publication
4.1-53-59 Liability of seed commission, seed department, seed commissioner, and certified or noncertified agricultural seed producers
4.1-53-60 Seed department records ‑ Exemption
4.1-53-61 Applicability of chapter
4.1-53-62 Seed department fund ‑ Continuing appropriation

Chapter 4.1-54 - Seed Arbitration Board
Section Section Name
4.1-54-01 Seed arbitration board ‑ Membership
4.1-54-02 Seed arbitration board ‑ Compensation
4.1-54-03 Seed arbitration board ‑ Rules of operation and procedure
4.1-54-04 Seed arbitration board ‑ Petition ‑ Hearing ‑ Recommendation
4.1-54-05 Seed arbitration board ‑ Hearing ‑ Use of evidence

Chapter 4.1-55 - Seed Potatoes
Section Section Name
4.1-55-01 Definitions
4.1-55-02 Seed commissioner - Duties
4.1-55-03 Seed potato grades
4.1-55-04 Label requirements
4.1-55-05 Seed potatoes - Certification - Exception
4.1-55-06 Records
4.1-55-07 Imported seed potatoes - Certification requirement
4.1-55-08 Exported seed potatoes - Certification requirement
4.1-55-09 Official inspection locations - Designation
4.1-55-10 Potatoes shipped into state - Labeling requirement - Exception
4.1-55-11 Grade inspection certificate - Prima facie evidence
4.1-55-12 Liability - Potato crop quantity and quality
4.1-55-13 Plant and seed records - Exempt
4.1-55-14 Prohibitions
4.1-55-15 Seizure of seed potatoes - Liability
4.1-55-16 Enforcement - Hearing
4.1-55-17 Penalties
4.1-55-22.1 Facility operations and maintenance costs

Chapter 4.1-56 - Seed Potato Control Areas
Section Section Name
4.1-56-01 Definition
4.1-56-02 Seed potato control area ‑ Proposal ‑ Notice of meeting
4.1-56-03 Seed potato control area ‑ Petition for formation
4.1-56-04 Seed potato control area ‑ Creation
4.1-56-05 Seed potato control area ‑ Governance committee
4.1-56-06 Governance committee ‑ Powers
4.1-56-07 Governance committee ‑ Duties
4.1-56-08 Prohibition
4.1-56-09 Assessment
4.1-56-10 Shipment of potatoes - Payment of assessment
4.1-56-11 Seed commissioner - Orders
4.1-56-12 Seed potato control area ‑ Dissolution
4.1-56-13 Penalty

Chapter 4.1-57 - Potato Dealers
Section Section Name
4.1-57-01 Definitions
4.1-57-02 Wholesale potato dealer ‑ License required
4.1-57-03 Application for license ‑ Content
4.1-57-04 Application for license ‑ Required security
4.1-57-05 Termination of bond ‑ Notice to seed commissioner ‑ Suspension of license
4.1-57-06 License ‑ Fee ‑ Expiration
4.1-57-07 License ‑ Posting
4.1-57-08 License ‑ Refusal ‑ Suspension ‑ Cancellation ‑ Grounds
4.1-57-09 Agent of licensee ‑ Ineligibility
4.1-57-10 Accounts and records
4.1-57-11 Discontinuation of business ‑ Duty of dealer
4.1-57-12 Security ‑ Requirements for increase ‑ Production of verified financial statements ‑ Hearing
4.1-57-13 Seed commissioner ‑ Appointment as trustee
4.1-57-14 Report ‑ Notice to claimants ‑ Payment of claims
4.1-57-15 Expenses of seed commissioner - Deduction from trust fund
4.1-57-16 Inspection of potatoes ‑ Rights to demand certificate of inspection
4.1-57-17 Report by wholesale potato dealer - payment
4.1-57-18 Sales reports unsatisfactory - Remedy of shipper
4.1-57-18.1 Liability - Potato crop quantity and quality
4.1-57-19 Investigation ‑ Hearing ‑ Action on license
4.1-57-20 Fees and collections ‑ Continuing appropriation
4.1-57-21 Enforcement of chapter
4.1-57-22 Violations of chapter ‑ Penalty

Chapter 4.1-58 - Grain and Seed Warehouses
Section Section Name
4.1-58-01 Definitions
4.1-58-02 Duties of the commissioner
4.1-58-03 Federal licensed inspector and employees
4.1-58-04 Grain marketing ‑ Procedure for resolving disputes
4.1-58-05 Notice of procedures for resolving disputes over grain
4.1-58-06 Release of records ‑ Confidentiality
4.1-58-07 Public warehouse license ‑ Financial criteria to be met
4.1-58-08 Public warehouse license ‑ Fee ‑ Posting of license
4.1-58-09 Warehouseman to operate warehouse owned by another
4.1-58-10 Receiving stations
4.1-58-11 Bond filed by public warehouseman
4.1-58-12 Bond cancellation ‑ Release of surety
4.1-58-13 Bond discount
4.1-58-14 Revocation and suspension
4.1-58-15 Scale ticket ‑ Contents ‑ Conversion
4.1-58-16 Purchase by warehouseman ‑ Form of receipt
4.1-58-17 Warehouse receipts ‑ Copy
4.1-58-18 Warehouse receipt ‑ Contents and provisions
4.1-58-19 Warehouse and storage contract ‑ Storage rates ‑ Terminal delivery
4.1-58-20 Covenant against liens may be inserted in warehouse receipt
4.1-58-21 Credit-sale contracts
4.1-58-22 Discrimination by public warehouseman prohibited ‑ Posting prices
4.1-58-23 Issuance of informal memoranda forbidden ‑ Penalty
4.1-58-24 Liability of warehouseman
4.1-58-25 Records to be kept by public warehouseman
4.1-58-26 Reports to be made by public warehouseman ‑ Confidential information ‑ Penalty for failure
4.1-58-27 Bailment not a sale
4.1-58-28 Receiptholder's lien
4.1-58-29 Standard weights to be used ‑ Exception
4.1-58-30 Federal grades to control ‑ Grades to be posted
4.1-58-31 Grading of grain ‑ Penalty
4.1-58-32 Termination of public grain warehouse storage contracts ‑ Notice to receiptholder
4.1-58-33 Reissue warehouse receipts ‑ Provisions
4.1-58-34 Delivery of grain ‑ Demand terminates storage charge
4.1-58-35 Grain to be kept insured for benefit of owner by warehouseman
4.1-58-36 Insurance ‑ Cancellation ‑ Suspension of license
4.1-58-37 Destruction of grain in public warehouse ‑ First lien by holder of outstanding receipt
4.1-58-38 Refund of license fee by commissioner
4.1-58-39 Transfer of warehouse ‑ Redemption of receipts
4.1-58-40 Going out of business ‑ Redemption of receipts
4.1-58-41 Cease and desist
4.1-58-42 Agricultural contracts ‑ Mediation or arbitration
4.1-58-43 Licensed warehouse capacity and condominium storage
4.1-58-44 Insolvency of warehouseman
4.1-58-45 Trust fund established ‑ Trustee
4.1-58-46 Possession of grain
4.1-58-47 Joinder of surety ‑ Deposit of proceeds
4.1-58-48 Notice to receiptholders and credit-sale contract claimants
4.1-58-49 Remedy of receiptholders
4.1-58-50 Commissioner to marshall trust assets
4.1-58-51 Power of commissioner to prosecute or compromise claims
4.1-58-52 Commissioner's authority ‑ Warehouseman ‑ Trust assets
4.1-58-53 Money received by trustee ‑ Deposited in Bank of North Dakota
4.1-58-54 Report of trustee ‑ Approval ‑ Distribution
4.1-58-55 Filing fees and court costs ‑ Expenses
4.1-58-56 Violations of chapter ‑ Criminal penalty ‑ Civil penalty

Chapter 4.1-59 - Grain Buyers
Section Section Name
4.1-59-01 Definitions
4.1-59-02 Duties of the commissioner
4.1-59-03 Commissioner's authority ‑ Grain buyer ‑ Trust assets
4.1-59-04 Federal licensed inspector and employees
4.1-59-05 Grain marketing ‑ Procedure for resolving disputes
4.1-59-06 Release of records ‑ Confidentiality
4.1-59-07 Grain buyer license ‑ Financial criteria to be met
4.1-59-08 Grain buyer license ‑ How obtained ‑ Fee ‑ Penalty
4.1-59-09 Bond filed by grain buyer
4.1-59-10 Bond discount
4.1-59-11 Bond cancellation ‑ Release of surety
4.1-59-12 Revocation and suspension
4.1-59-13 Scale ticket ‑ Contents
4.1-59-14 Credit-sale contracts
4.1-59-15 Discrimination by grain buyer prohibited
4.1-59-16 Records required to be kept by grain buyers
4.1-59-17 Reports to be made by grain buyers ‑ Penalty for failure ‑ Confidential records
4.1-59-18 Standard weights to be used ‑ Exception
4.1-59-19 Federal grades to control ‑ Grades to be posted
4.1-59-20 Grading of grain ‑ Penalty
4.1-59-21 Insolvency of grain buyer
4.1-59-22 Trust fund established ‑ Trustee
4.1-59-23 Joinder of surety ‑ Deposit of proceeds
4.1-59-24 Joinder ‑ Grain broker
4.1-59-25 Notice to receiptholders and credit-sale contract claimants
4.1-59-26 Remedy of receiptholders
4.1-59-27 Commissioner to marshall trust assets
4.1-59-28 Power of commissioner to prosecute or compromise claims
4.1-59-29 Report of trustee ‑ Approval ‑ Distribution
4.1-59-30 Filing fees and court costs ‑ Expenses
4.1-59-31 Cease and desist
4.1-59-32 Agricultural contracts ‑ Mediation and arbitration
4.1-59-33 Roving grain buyers ‑ Exception ‑ Applicability of provisions
4.1-59-34 Violations of chapter ‑ Criminal penalty ‑ Civil penalty

Chapter 4.1-60 - Uniform Accounting for Public Elevators and Warehouses
Section Section Name
4.1-60-01 Public elevators and warehouses ‑ Commissioner may require uniform accounting system
4.1-60-02 Examination of financial accounts of elevator or warehouse by competent examiner ‑ Request by percentage of stockholders
4.1-60-03 Certificate issued by commissioner after examination of accounts
4.1-60-04 Fees of examiner for installing and examining accounting system

Chapter 4.1-61 - Credit-Sale Contract Indemnity
Section Section Name
4.1-61-01 Credit-sale contracts ‑ Assessment on grain ‑ Submission of assessment
4.1-61-02 Credit-sale contract indemnity fund ‑ Creation ‑ Continuing appropriation
4.1-61-03 Credit-sale contract indemnity fund ‑ Suspension of assessment
4.1-61-04 Credit-sale contract indemnity fund ‑ Eligibility for reimbursement
4.1-61-05 Credit-sale contract indemnity fund ‑ Availability of money
4.1-61-06 Credit-sale contract indemnity fund ‑ Reimbursement limit
4.1-61-07 Credit-sale contract indemnity fund ‑ Prorated claims
4.1-61-08 Reimbursement for later insolvencies
4.1-61-09 Credit-sale contract indemnity fund ‑ Reimbursement for administrative expenses
4.1-61-10 Credit-sale contract indemnity fund assessment ‑ Failure to collect assessment ‑ Penalty
4.1-61-11 Revocation and suspension
4.1-61-12 Cease and desist
4.1-61-13 Claims
4.1-61-14 Subrogation
4.1-61-15 Roving grain buyers ‑ Exception ‑ Applicability of provisions

Chapter 4.1-72 - Stockmen's Association
Section Section Name
4.1-72-01 North Dakota stockmen's association ‑ Statutory authority
4.1-72-02 Discrimination ‑ Prohibited
4.1-72-03 Office for recording brands ‑ Chief brand inspector - Employment
4.1-72-04 Chief brand inspector ‑ Deputy brand inspectors ‑ Licensed peace officers
4.1-72-04.1 Uniform complaint and summons ‑ Promise to appear ‑ Penalty
4.1-72-05 Premises identification program ‑ Administration
4.1-72-06 Federally sponsored programs ‑ Administration ‑ Records
4.1-72-07 Collection of fees ‑ Continuing appropriation
4.1-72-08 Biennial audit

Chapter 4.1-73 - Branding Livestock
Section Section Name
4.1-73-01 Definition
4.1-73-02 Brand ‑ Application for ownership
4.1-73-03 Brands ‑ Requirements for recording
4.1-73-04 Brand inspection certificate
4.1-73-05 Brands ‑ Permissible locations
4.1-73-06 Recorded numerical brand ‑ Impermissible placement
4.1-73-07 Numerical brands ‑ Applicability of designated placement provisions
4.1-73-08 Chief brand inspector ‑ Determination regarding brand
4.1-73-09 Cancellation of brand
4.1-73-10 Expiration of brands
4.1-73-11 Expiration of brand ‑ Notice to owner
4.1-73-12 Expiration of brands ‑ Notice by publication
4.1-73-13 Brands authorized for rerecording
4.1-73-14 Recording and rerecording brands ‑ Fee
4.1-73-15 Reassignment of expired brand
4.1-73-16 Use of unrecorded brand ‑ Penalty
4.1-73-17 Defacing brands ‑ Unlawful branding ‑ Penalty
4.1-73-18 Bill of sale ‑ Copy with shipment ‑ Effect ‑ Penalty
4.1-73-19 Proof of ownership ‑ Alteration or falsification ‑ Penalty
4.1-73-20 False proof of ownership ‑ Sale of livestock ‑ Penalty
4.1-73-21 Transportation of livestock from state ‑ Brand inspection ‑ Penalty
4.1-73-22 Request for reinspection ‑ Cost
4.1-73-23 Brand inspection services ‑ Out‑of‑state facilities
4.1-73-24 Rules ‑ Fees for brand inspection
4.1-73-25 Slaughtering of cattle - Records - Penalty
4.1-73-26 Record of brands
4.1-73-27 Chief brand inspector to issue brand book
4.1-73-28 Official brand book ‑ Presumptive evidence
4.1-73-29 Effect of recorded brand ‑ Bill of sale to be given and kept

Chapter 4.1-74 - Registered Livestock
Section Section Name
4.1-74-01 Registered livestock - Misrepresentation or falsification of records - Penalty

Chapter 4.1-75 - Estrays
Section Section Name
4.1-75-01 Definition
4.1-75-02 Estrays ‑ Possession
4.1-75-03 Notification ‑ Record of date and time
4.1-75-04 Estrays ‑ Notification of chief brand inspector
4.1-75-05 Claiming estrays
4.1-75-06 Reimbursement for costs ‑ Schedule
4.1-75-07 List of estrays ‑ Publication ‑ Proof of ownership
4.1-75-08 Possession of estray ‑ Immunity from liability
4.1-75-09 Failure to comply with chapter ‑ Penalty
Chapter 4.1-76 - Chapters 4.1-76 Through 4.1-82 are Reserved

Chapter 4.1-83 - Livestock Dealers
Section Section Name
4.1-83-01 Definition
4.1-83-02 Livestock dealer ‑ License required
4.1-83-03 Application for livestock dealer's license ‑ Required information
4.1-83-04 License ‑ Fee ‑ Expiration
4.1-83-05 Application for license ‑ Posting of bond
4.1-83-06 Bond requirements ‑ Alternative
4.1-83-07 Out‑of‑state applicant ‑ Trustee
4.1-83-08 Bond ‑ Minimum amount
4.1-83-09 Release of records ‑ Confidentiality
4.1-83-10 Dealer's license - Grounds for denial - Hearing
4.1-83-11 Change of circumstance ‑ Notification of agriculture commissioner
4.1-83-12 Records
4.1-83-13 Agent's license
4.1-83-14 Agent's license ‑ Requirements ‑ Liability of principal
4.1-83-15 Agent's license ‑ Grounds for denial
4.1-83-16 Agent's authority ‑ Limitation
4.1-83-17 Order to cease and desist ‑ Hearing
4.1-83-18 Investigation of livestock dealer ‑ Hearing
4.1-83-19 Grounds for suspension or revocation of license
4.1-83-20 License suspension or revocation ‑ Hearing ‑ Appeal
4.1-83-21 Bond ‑ Claim for relief
4.1-83-22 Appointment of trustee
4.1-83-23 Possession of records and property ‑ Notice to file claims
4.1-83-24 Maintenance of action ‑ Marshalling of assets
4.1-83-25 Remedy of claimants ‑ Pursuit of separate action
4.1-83-26 Actions by agriculture commissioner ‑ Exoneration
4.1-83-27 Moneys collected on claims ‑ Required deposit
4.1-83-28 Report of amounts payable ‑ Distribution of trust fund
4.1-83-29 Court costs
4.1-83-30 Violations of chapter ‑ Criminal penalty - Civil penalty
Chapter 4.1-84 - Chapters 4.1-84 Through 4.1-87 are Reserved Chapter 4.1-88 - Wool Dealers [Repealed]

Chapter 4.1-89 - Swine Health Improvement Plan
Section Section Name
4.1-89-01 Definitions
4.1-89-02 Purposes ‑ Duties

Title 5 - Alcoholic Beverages

Chapter 5-01 - General Provisions
Section Section Name
5-01-01 Definitions
5-01-02 Exceptions
5-01-03 Penalty
5-01-04 Manufacture of alcoholic beverages prohibited ‑ Exceptions
5-01-05 Public intoxication ‑ Penalty
5-01-05.1 Public intoxication ‑ Assistance ‑ Medical care
5-01-05.2 No prosecution for intoxication
5-01-05.3 Disturbing the peace ‑ Disorderly conduct ‑ Penalty
5-01-05.4 Informational, counseling, and referral centers for alcoholism
5-01-06 Recovery of damages resulting from intoxication
5-01-06.1 Claim for relief for fault resulting from intoxication
5-01-07 Township beer or liquor licenses
5-01-08 Individuals under twenty‑one years of age prohibited from using alcoholic beverages or entering licensed premises ‑ Penalty
5-01-08.1 Misrepresentation of age ‑ Penalty ‑ Licensee may keep book
5-01-08.2 Presumption of licensee's innocence when certain facts established
5-01-08.3 Proof of age - Seizure of false identification
5-01-09 Delivery to certain persons unlawful
5-01-10 Bottle clubs prohibited ‑ Penalty
5-01-11 Unfair competition ‑ Penalty
5-01-12 Duty to enforce
5-01-13 State's attorney's inquiry
5-01-14 Microbrew pubs ‑ Licensing ‑ Taxes
5-01-15 Penalty
5-01-16 Direct sale from out‑of‑state person to consumer ‑ Penalty
5-01-17 Domestic winery license
5-01-18 Alcohol without liquid devices prohibited ‑ Definition ‑ Penalty
5-01-19 Domestic distillery
5-01-19.1 Direct sale by domestic distilleries
5-01-19.2 Manufacturing distillery ‑ Satellite locations
5-01-20 Direct sale by licensed wineries
5-01-21 Brewer taproom license
5-01-22 Powdered alcohol products prohibited ‑ Penalty ‑ Exceptions

Chapter 5-02 - Retail Licensing
Section Section Name
5-02-01 State and local retail license required ‑ Penalty ‑ Exception
5-02-01.1 Event permit authorized ‑ Penalty
5-02-02 Qualifications for license
5-02-02.1 Sale of alcoholic beverages in gas stations, grocery stores, and convenience stores
5-02-03 Local license fees
5-02-04 State license fee
5-02-05 Dispensing prohibited on certain days ‑ Penalty
5-02-05.1 Sunday alcoholic beverage permit ‑ Penalty
5-02-05.2 Local approval of Sunday beer and wine sales by eating establishments ‑ Fee
5-02-06 Prohibitions for individuals under twenty‑one years of age ‑ Penalty ‑ Exceptions
5-02-06.1 Evidence of an individual under twenty‑one years of age in a licensed premises ‑ Proof of identification ‑ Refusal ‑ Penalty
5-02-07 Sale of other items restricted ‑ Penalty
5-02-07.1 Sale of alcoholic beverages in exchange for goods prohibited
5-02-07.2 Sale of beer in kegs ‑ Registration and marking required
5-02-08 Disorderly conduct prohibited ‑ Penalty
5-02-09 Local regulations
5-02-09.1 Attorney general to adopt rules
5-02-10 Hearing on alleged violations
5-02-10.1 Violations - Alcohol server training
5-02-11 Suspension or revocation of license ‑ Appeal
5-02-12 Witnesses ‑ Subpoena ‑ Fees
5-02-13 Removal of wine from restaurant

Chapter 5-03 - Beer and Liquor Wholesalers - Taxation
Section Section Name
5-03-01 State wholesale license required ‑ Qualifications ‑ Penalty ‑ Exception
5-03-01.1 Conviction not bar to licensure ‑ Exceptions
5-03-01.2 Brand registration ‑ Penalty
5-03-02 Fees
5-03-03 Bond required
5-03-04 Collection of taxes
5-03-05 Tax commissioner to adopt rules ‑ Appeal
5-03-06 Examination by tax commissioner ‑ Penalty for improper returns
5-03-06.1 Hearing on alleged violations ‑ Denial of license
5-03-07 Imposition of tax ‑ Rate
5-03-08 Taxes and fees deposited in the general fund
5-03-09 Supplier license required ‑ Filing requirements ‑ Penalty

Chapter 5-04 - Beer Wholesaler and Brewer Relationships
Section Section Name
5-04-01 Definitions
5-04-02 Inducement or coercion prohibited
5-04-03 Dual distributorship prohibited
5-04-04 Agreement cancellation
5-04-05 Notice of intent to terminate
5-04-06 Assignment, transfer, or sale of business
5-04-07 Reasonable compensation for wrongful cancellation
5-04-08 Judicial remedies
5-04-09 Product price
5-04-10 Retaliatory action prohibited
5-04-11 Wholesaler management
5-04-12 Discrimination prohibited
5-04-13 Waiver prohibited
5-04-14 Sale of brewer
5-04-15 Application to agreements
5-04-16 Right of free association
5-04-17 Chapter to apply when in conflict with title 51
5-04-18 Same brands ‑ Assignment of brand extensions

Title 6 - Banks and Banking

Chapter 6-01 - Department of Financial Institutions
Section Section Name
6-01-01 Management and control ‑ State department of financial institutions ‑ Local ordinances preempted
6-01-01.1 Regulatory fund established ‑ Uses ‑ Continuing appropriation (Effective through June 30, 2029)
6-01-02 Definitions
6-01-03 State banking board and state credit union board
6-01-04 Powers and duties of the state banking board and state credit union board (Effective through June 30, 2029)
6-01-04.1 Removal of officers, directors, and employees of financial corporations or institutions
6-01-04.2 Cease and desist orders
6-01-04.3 Assessment of civil money penalties
6-01-04.4 Prompt corrective action
6-01-04.5 Investigation of bank holding companies
6-01-05 Taking of testimony and enforcement of orders
6-01-06 Appointment of receivers
6-01-07 Records of state banking board, state credit union board, and commissioner
6-01-07.1 Records ‑ Confidential
6-01-08 Appointment of commissioner ‑ Qualifications
6-01-09 Supervision and examination by commissioner of financial institutions
6-01-10 Commissioner to keep records and make reports ‑ Biennial report - Report to the legislative assembly (Effective through June 30, 2029)
6-01-11 Salary of commissioner (Effective through June 30, 2029)
6-01-12 Bonds of commissioner and deputies
6-01-13 Commissioner ‑ Appointment of assistant commissioner and assignment of titles within the department
6-01-14 Deputies controlled by commissioner ‑ Reports
6-01-15 Officers and employees to be disinterested
6-01-16 Salaries of commissioner's deputies (Effective through June 30, 2029)
6-01-17 Semiannual assessments of banks and interstate branches
6-01-17.1 Application fees ‑ Cost of transcript
6-01-17.2 Additional assessment of banks and interstate branches
6-01-18 Reports and examinations of institutions by federal deposit insurance corporation, other state supervisors, or federal reserve system
6-01-19 Commissioner to keep bank record
6-01-20 Bank of North Dakota entitled to records
6-01-21 State agencies ‑ Examinations ‑ Fees
6-01-21.1 County agencies ‑ Examinations ‑ Fees
6-01-21.2 Municipal agencies, park boards, school districts ‑ Examinations ‑ Fees ‑ Alternative audits
6-01-21.3 Examination of municipal agencies and school districts by order of governor or upon petition
6-01-21.4 Examination in case of irregularity or embezzlement
6-01-22 Examination of counties
6-01-23 Examinations of county treasurers
6-01-24 Supervision of records and fiscal affairs of counties
6-01-25 Supervision of books and accounts of public institutions and private institutions with which state has dealings
6-01-26 Special state examiner
6-01-27 Duty of state examiner on failures by officers
6-01-28 Public and private officers to aid examiner ‑ Examiner's authority on investigation
6-01-29 Obstructing or misleading examiner ‑ Penalty
6-01-30 Reports of commissioner ‑ Contents
6-01-31 Certain accounts open for inspection
6-01-32 Liability of bank officers and directors

Chapter 6-02 - Organization and Qualification of Banks
Section Section Name
6-02-01 Compliance with chapters required ‑ Penalty for noncompliance
6-02-02 Banking corporations ‑ Who may form
6-02-02.1 Nonbank bank not qualified to do business
6-02-03 Capital stock, surplus, and federal deposit insurance requirements
6-02-04 Organization certificate ‑ Contents
6-02-05 Acknowledgment of organization certificate ‑ Application for certificate of authority ‑ Notice of hearing
6-02-06 Hearing by board ‑ Conclusions ‑ Management
6-02-07 Determination of board ‑ Recording of organization certificate
6-02-08 Certificate and authorization published
6-02-09 Renewal charter

Chapter 6-03 - Powers, Management, and Operation of Banks
Section Section Name
6-03-01 Powers before receipt of certificate of authority
6-03-02 Powers
6-03-02.1 Indemnification by banking association
6-03-02.2 Issuance of certificates of deposit ‑ Penalty
6-03-02.3 Parity for state and national banks
6-03-03 Directors ‑ Qualifying shares ‑ Issue and transfer
6-03-04 Director's oath of office ‑ Filing
6-03-04.1 Standard of conduct for directors of financial institutions
6-03-05 Loans on real estate ‑ Regulation ‑ Limitation
6-03-05.1 Additional optional loans and advances
6-03-05.2 Agricultural loan amortization and deferral
6-03-06 Sale of real estate loans
6-03-07 Investment in banking facility, furniture, and fixtures ‑ Limitation
6-03-08 Powers as to other real estate
6-03-09 Holding of real estate ‑ Limitation
6-03-10 Violation of powers ‑ Penalty
6-03-11 Conversion, consolidation, or merger
6-03-12 Transfer of assets on consolidation or merger
6-03-13 Conversion to national bank ‑ Sale of bank ‑ Removal to new location
6-03-13.1 Separate facilities authorized
6-03-13.2 Further limitations upon facility
6-03-13.3 Facts considered for approval
6-03-13.4 Effect of authority
6-03-13.5 National bank, federal savings association, or state savings and loan association conversion to state bank
6-03-13.6 Branch conversions
6-03-14 Paying and receiving stations authorized
6-03-14.1 Maintenance of facilities of merged banks
6-03-14.2 Subsidiary depository institutions as agents
6-03-15 Application to state banking board to establish stations
6-03-15.1 Temporary relocation of bank operations
6-03-15.2 Operations during epidemic or emergency ‑ Notice to commissioner
6-03-16 Investigation and procedure on application to establish station
6-03-17 Transaction of business at and regulation of station
6-03-18 When station must be discontinued ‑ Revocation of permit
6-03-19 Cancellation of station permit on application to board
6-03-20 Impairment of capital ‑ Notice to commissioner ‑ Penalty
6-03-21 Impairment of capital ‑ Dividends stopped ‑ Action by board ‑ Restoration
6-03-22 Impairment of capital ‑ Stock assessments ‑ Notice and limitation
6-03-23 Capital stock may be increased
6-03-24 Capital stock may be reduced
6-03-25 Approval of increase or reduction by stockholders ‑ Notice of stockholders' meeting
6-03-26 Meeting not required when all stockholders agree in writing to increase or reduction
6-03-27 List of shareholders to be kept and filed
6-03-28 Shares ‑ Value and transfer ‑ Shareholder's obligation
6-03-29 Responsibility of shareholders ‑ Double liability
6-03-29.1 Responsibility of shareholders
6-03-30 Shareholder's liability ‑ Limitation ‑ Publication of notice
6-03-31 Delinquent stock ‑ Sale ‑ Notice
6-03-32 When no bids for purchase of delinquent stock
6-03-33 Loans on shares prohibited ‑ Disposal of stock acquired
6-03-34 Surplus fund required ‑ Dividends only out of earnings not required for surplus
6-03-35 Surplus fund exempt from taxation
6-03-36 Capital must be maintained ‑ Dividends prohibited under certain conditions
6-03-37 Reserve funds
6-03-37.1 Bank loans of excess reserves
6-03-38 Assets not to be used in other business ‑ Exceptions ‑ Penalty
6-03-39 Investment in federal reserve bank stock authorized
6-03-40 Investment in capital stock of certain agricultural credit corporations authorized ‑ Limitations
6-03-40.1 Liquidation of investments in agricultural credit corporations ‑ Penalty
6-03-41 Issuance of capital notes or debentures ‑ Not subject to double liability
6-03-42 Capital notes or debentures included in capital ‑ Retirement
6-03-43 Preferred stock authorized ‑ Notice to and consent of stockholders
6-03-44 Preferred stock included in capital ‑ Reduction of common stock
6-03-45 Preferred stock ‑ Rights of holders ‑ Nonassessable
6-03-46 Exchange of preferred stock for capital notes or debentures
6-03-47 Investment in loans and obligations secured by federal or state government
6-03-47.1 Investment in loans secured by federal or state government
6-03-47.2 Investments of state banks
6-03-47.3 Bank investment in investment company shares
6-03-47.4 Bank investment in federal agricultural mortgage corporation stock
6-03-48 Investment in notes or bonds secured by insured mortgage ‑ Debentures of federal housing administrator authorized
6-03-49 Federal housing administrator ‑ Insured bonds and notes ‑ Debentures ‑ Security for deposits
6-03-49.1 Bank investment in service corporation ‑ Service corporation services and activities
6-03-50 Exceptions from restrictive provisions
6-03-51 Borrowing, normal and emergency ‑ Limitations
6-03-52 Borrowing and rediscounting ‑ Authorization by directors
6-03-53 Borrowing and rediscounting ‑ Report required
6-03-54 Pledge ‑ Ratio to assets
6-03-54.1 Pledges of bank securities to secure repayment of deposits by a federally recognized Indian tribe
6-03-55 Powers of pledgee of bank assets
6-03-56 Unlawful borrowing, rediscounting, endorsing, pledging by officers, employees, and accessories ‑ Penalty
6-03-57 Foreclosure of pledge contracts
6-03-58 Unlawful rediscounts, borrowings, and pledgings
6-03-59 Loan limitation to one borrower or concern
6-03-59.1 Leasing of personal property ‑ Limitation on term and amount
6-03-59.2 Lease financing of public facilities
6-03-60 Loans to and purchases from directors, executive officers, and principal shareholders ‑ Restrictions ‑ Conditions ‑ Penalty ‑ Civil liability
6-03-61 Excessive loan ‑ Validity ‑ Penalty ‑ Personal liability
6-03-62 Interest on loans ‑ Rate
6-03-63 Interest on deposits ‑ Rates payable ‑ Penalty
6-03-64 Payment of deposits made by fiduciaries, officers, minors, and associations
6-03-65 Deposit in trust ‑ To whom paid
6-03-66 Deposit in two or more names ‑ To whom paid
6-03-67 Appropriation of deposits unlawful ‑ Exception ‑ Liability therefor
6-03-67.1 Operation without federal deposit insurance prohibited ‑ Liability ‑ Penalty
6-03-68 Collection of negotiable instruments by bank ‑ Liability for negligence
6-03-68.1 Settlement of check presented by or through federal reserve bank or Bank of North Dakota
6-03-69 Report of examining committee
6-03-70 Reports ‑ Regular and special ‑ Publication ‑ Penalty
6-03-71 Bonds of officers and employees
6-03-72 Certification of checks, drafts, and orders ‑ Penalty
6-03-73 Deferred posting authorized
6-03-74 Definitions
6-03-75 Varied by agreement
6-03-76 Records search reimbursement
Chapter 6-04 - Savings Banks [Repealed]

Chapter 6-05 - Annuity, Safe Deposit, Surety, and Trust Companies
Section Section Name
6-05-01 Who may form ‑ Corporation has perpetual existence
6-05-02 Compliance with chapter required ‑ Penalty for noncompliance
6-05-03 Capital required
6-05-04 Surety deposit investments required ‑ Securities in which investment may be made
6-05-04.1 Right of action against deposit
6-05-05 Certificate of deposit
6-05-06 Directors ‑ Qualifications ‑ Terms ‑ Vacancies
6-05-07 Election of directors ‑ Appointment and bonds of officers
6-05-08 Corporate powers
6-05-08.1 Issuance of certificates of deposit ‑ Penalty
6-05-09 Savings, investment, and trust property ‑ Separate accounts
6-05-10 Discretionary power of investment ‑ Limitations
6-05-11 Bond not required ‑ Power to be surety on judicial bonds ‑ Deposit of securities
6-05-11.1 Bonds of officers and employees
6-05-12 Court bonds not required
6-05-13 Transfer of trust to corporation
6-05-14 Compensation ‑ Lien
6-05-15 Investment of trust funds
6-05-15.1 Corporate trustee ‑ Investment of trust funds ‑ Commingling funds
6-05-15.2 Common trust funds of affiliates
6-05-15.3 Deposit of trust funds awaiting investment or distribution in affiliates
6-05-15.4 Multiple offices or places of business ‑ Application to state banking board ‑ Hearing
6-05-15.5 Structure of trust company ‑ Operating subsidiaries ‑ Notice ‑ Hearing ‑ Supervision
6-05-16 Indebtedness of directors ‑ Prohibition and exception ‑ Theft ‑ Penalty
6-05-17 Corporation subject to court orders ‑ Reports to court
6-05-18 Annual report to state examiner ‑ Publication
6-05-19 Fidelity insurance and corporate suretyship ‑ Domestic and foreign corporations
6-05-20 Execution and acceptance of bond from surety company ‑ Bond as compliance with law
6-05-21 Cost of bond allowable as expense and taxable as costs in suit
6-05-22 Domestic surety companies and agents must obtain certificate from insurance commissioner
6-05-23 Concurrent undertakings permitted ‑ Losses prorated
6-05-24 Surety company may petition to be relieved from liability ‑ Procedure
6-05-25 When subscribed capital stock must be paid in
6-05-26 Increase in capital stock ‑ Action by stockholders ‑ Report to state banking board
6-05-27 Commissioner to order increase in security deposit ‑ When
6-05-28 Examination by commissioner ‑ Fees ‑ Power over business, officers, and employees
6-05-29 Duty of commissioner when examination discloses violation of law
6-05-30 Conditions under which foreign corporation may do fidelity and surety business
6-05-31 Service on foreign corporation doing fidelity and surety business
6-05-32 Foreign corporation doing fidelity or surety business to pay tax ‑ To whom paid ‑ How determined
6-05-33 Responsibility of fidelity and surety corporation for fraud of bonded officer
6-05-34 Other code provisions applicable to corporations doing business under this chapter

Chapter 6-05.1 - Subsidiary Trust Companies
Section Section Name
6-05.1-01 Definitions
6-05.1-02 Organization of subsidiary trust companies
6-05.1-03 Permissible business of subsidiary trust companies
6-05.1-04 Trust offices of subsidiary trust companies
6-05.1-05 Transfer of fiduciary relationships from affiliated banks to subsidiary trust companies

Chapter 6-05.2 - Fiduciary Powers
Section Section Name
6-05.2-01 Policies and procedures on brokerage placement practices
6-05.2-02 Administration of fiduciary powers
6-05.2-03 Books and accounts
6-05.2-04 Audit of trust activities
6-05.2-05 Uninvested or undistributed funds
6-05.2-06 Self‑dealing
6-05.2-07 Custody of investments

Chapter 6-06 - Credit Unions
Section Section Name
6-06-01 Savings and credit association may be organized
6-06-02 Manner of organization of credit unions
6-06-03 Commissioner to furnish forms
6-06-04 Amendment of certificate or bylaws ‑ Approval by state credit union board
6-06-05 Use of credit union and corporate central credit union restricted ‑ Forfeiture
6-06-06 Powers of credit unions
6-06-06.1 Issuance of certificates of deposit ‑ Penalty
6-06-07 Membership in credit union
6-06-08 State credit union board to supervise credit unions ‑ Reports ‑ Examinations ‑ Fees
6-06-08.1 Additional assessments of credit unions
6-06-08.2 Failing institution ‑ Emergency powers ‑ Hearing ‑ Order ‑ Appeal
6-06-08.3 Examination of credit union computer servicers
6-06-08.4 Prompt corrective action
6-06-08.5 Corporate central credit union records
6-06-09 Fiscal year of credit unions
6-06-10 General and special meetings ‑ Notice ‑ Quorum ‑ Voting privileges
6-06-11 Annual meetings ‑ Election of directors ‑ Election or appointment of committees
6-06-12 Directors ‑ Duties and powers ‑ Loan limitations
6-06-13 Officers ‑ Elections ‑ Duties
6-06-13.1 Credit union volunteers ‑ Immunity
6-06-14 Loans ‑ How made ‑ Security ‑ Meetings and duties of credit committee ‑ Preferential loans
6-06-14.1 Loans ‑ How made ‑ Security ‑ Meetings and duties of loan administration ‑ Preferential loans
6-06-15 Duties and powers of supervisory committee
6-06-16 Entrance fee ‑ Capital ‑ Lien on shares ‑ Assessment on shares
6-06-17 Shares may be issued to minor or in trust
6-06-18 Interest rates
6-06-19 Authority to borrow ‑ Limitation ‑ Exception
6-06-20 Borrowings of directors and committee members limited ‑ Repayment of loans
6-06-21 Reserve fund
6-06-21.1 Amount and manner of establishing special reserves for delinquent loans and investments
6-06-21.2 Agricultural loan amortization and deferral
6-06-22 Permanent loan fund ‑ Amount ‑ How obtained ‑ Ownership
6-06-23 Use of permanent loan fund ‑ To whom loaned and regulating making of loans
6-06-24 Renewal of loan from permanent loan fund ‑ Foreclosure
6-06-25 Rate of interest ‑ Use of interest ‑ Permanent loan fund loans
6-06-26 Dividends
6-06-27 Notice of intention to withdraw shares and deposits
6-06-28 May change place of business
6-06-29 Taxation of credit unions
6-06-30 Voluntary liquidation authorized ‑ Qualification of liquidating committee
6-06-31 Notice of dissolution to state examiner ‑ Filing examiner's certificates ‑ When dissolution complete
6-06-32 Duty of committee when liquidation completed ‑ State examiner custodian of books and papers
6-06-33 Liquidation by the commissioner
6-06-34 Unclaimed dividends of credit unions
6-06-35 Conversion from state to federal credit union and from federal to state credit union and from state credit union to a cooperative financial institution
6-06-36 Merger
6-06-37 Rules and regulations
6-06-38 Destruction of records
6-06-39 Share scaledown
6-06-40 Share insurance exception
6-06-41 Depository credit union ‑ Endorsements
Chapter 6-06.1 - Voluntary Liquidation of Credit Unions [Repealed]

Chapter 6-06.2 - Cooperative Financial Institutions
Section Section Name
6-06.2-01 Definitions
6-06.2-02 Formation
6-06.2-03 Capital structure
6-06.2-04 Contents of agreement of association
6-06.2-05 Organization certificate - Contents
6-06.2-06 Acknowledgment of organization certificate - Application for certificate of authority - Notice of hearing
6-06.2-07 Hearing by board - Conclusions - Management - Confidentiality
6-06.2-08 Determination of board - Recording of organization certificate
6-06.2-09 Conversion to or from a cooperative financial institution
6-06.2-10 Application for conversion
6-06.2-11 Benefit to directors or management
6-06.2-12 Adoption of rules
6-06.2-13 Review by commissioner
6-06.2-14 Membership, voting, meetings, and bylaws
Chapter 6-07 - Dissolution, Insolvency, Suspension, and Liquidation [Repealed]

Chapter 6-07.1 - Dissolution and Liquidation of Trust Companies
Section Section Name
6-07.1-01 Action to close state trust company
6-07.1-02 Involuntary closing
6-07.1-03 Nature and duration of receivership
6-07.1-04 Contest of liquidation
6-07.1-05 Notice of state trust company closing
6-07.1-06 Inventory
6-07.1-07 Title and receiver
6-07.1-08 Rights fixed
6-07.1-09 Depositories
6-07.1-10 Pending lawsuits
6-07.1-11 New lawsuits
6-07.1-12 Records with third parties
6-07.1-13 Injunction in aid of liquidation
6-07.1-14 Subpoena
6-07.1-15 Preferences
6-07.1-16 Administrative expenses
6-07.1-17 Disposal of property and settling claims
6-07.1-18 Filing reports and expenses
6-07.1-19 Fiduciary activities
6-07.1-20 Disposition and maintenance of records
6-07.1-21 Filing claims

Chapter 6-07.2 - Dissolution, Insolvency, Suspension, Receivership, and Liquidation
Section Section Name
6-07.2-01 Department taking possession ‑ Procedure
6-07.2-02 When possession terminates
6-07.2-03 Notice of possession
6-07.2-04 Appointment of receiver ‑ Restrictions on proceedings, liens, or credits ‑ Bonding
6-07.2-05 Powers of receiver
6-07.2-06 Sale of assets ‑ Assumptions of deposit liabilities by new institution
6-07.2-07 Presentation of claims ‑ Notice of claims procedure ‑ Rejection of claims ‑ Statute of limitations
6-07.2-08 Claims filed after one hundred eighty‑day claim period
6-07.2-09 Payment of claims
6-07.2-10 Rejection of contracts and leases
6-07.2-11 Subrogation of federal deposit insurance agency to right of depositors
6-07.2-12 Appointment of successor fiduciary and representative proceedings
6-07.2-13 Notice concerning safekeeping and safe deposit boxes
6-07.2-14 Actions for enforcement or rights, demands, or claims vested in an institution or its shareholders of creditors
6-07.2-15 Contents of articles of dissolution
6-07.2-16 Execution and filing of articles with department ‑ Certificate of dissolution
6-07.2-17 Emergency temporary suspension or conservatorship
6-07.2-18 Voluntary liquidation of a bank
6-07.2-19 Voluntary liquidation of a credit union or cooperative financial institution

Chapter 6-08 - General Provisions
Section Section Name
6-08-01 Banks to have official number
6-08-02 Oath of officers ‑ Form and filing
6-08-03 Taxation of banks
6-08-04 Bank officer or employee paying overdrafts personally liable
6-08-05 Bank officer or employee overdrawing own account guilty of misdemeanor
6-08-06 Banks exempt from attachment and execution
6-08-07 Liability of bank on forged or raised check restricted
6-08-08 Bank stock held by decedents ‑ Duty of county judge, commissioner, bank officers, and receivers
6-08-08.1 Sale or purchase of associations, banking institutions, or holding companies ‑ Notification to commissioner ‑ Hearing
6-08-09 Banking association officers ‑ Punishment for violation of duty ‑ Penalty
6-08-10 Articles as evidence
6-08-11 Punishment for violation of duty by director of moneyed corporation ‑ Penalty
6-08-12 False statements or entries ‑ Felony
6-08-13 False statements to obtain credit ‑ Accepting credit on false statements ‑ Misdemeanor
6-08-14 False statements concerning bank values ‑ Penalty
6-08-15 Slander or libel of bank or credit union ‑ Safe deposit, annuity, surety, or trust company ‑ Aiding or abetting ‑ Penalty ‑ Liability for damages
6-08-16 Issuing check or draft without sufficient funds or credit ‑ Notice ‑ Time limitation ‑ Financial liability ‑ Penalty
6-08-16.1 Issuing check or draft without account ‑ Penalty
6-08-16.2 Issuing check without account ‑ Financial liability ‑ Penalty ‑ Exceptions
6-08-16.3 Consolidation of offenses ‑ Dishonored checks
6-08-16.4 Return of paid checks to the issuer
6-08-17 Punishment of felonies
6-08-18 Punishment of misdemeanors
6-08-19 Punishment for offenses when corporation or association is convicted
6-08-20 Penalties ‑ How recovered
6-08-21 Execution of instruments
6-08-22 Holiday transactions
6-08-23 Retention of records
6-08-24 Actions on accounts and claims limited
6-08-24.1 Disposition of certain unclaimed accounts
6-08-25 When foreign bank or trust company may serve in fiduciary capacity in state ‑ Reciprocity
6-08-26 Requirements of foreign bank or trust company serving as fiduciary in state
6-08-27 Resident place of business, branch office, or agency authorized ‑ Application
6-08-28 Penalty
6-08-29 Annual escrow account statement
6-08-30 Limitation on control of deposits
6-08-31 Electronic funds transfer fees
6-08-32 Funds transfers ‑ Disclosure to financial institution required
6-08-33 Unauthorized funds transfer ‑ Liability
6-08-34 Documenting customer identity
6-08-35 Legal recognition of electronic records and electronic signatures
6-08-36 Automated teller machines ‑ Definitions ‑ International charges ‑ Application

Chapter 6-08.1 - Disclosure of Customer Information
Section Section Name
6-08.1-01 Definitions
6-08.1-02 Exemptions
6-08.1-03 Duty of confidentiality
6-08.1-03.1 Agricultural and commercial accounts
6-08.1-04 Consent
6-08.1-05 Government access
6-08.1-06 Suspicion of unlawful conduct
6-08.1-07 Cost reimbursement
6-08.1-08 Liability
6-08.1-09 Joint marketing agreements ‑ Consent
6-08.1-10 Rules

Chapter 6-08.2 - Sale of Banking Institutions Owned by Charitable Trusts
Section Section Name
6-08.2-01 Sale of banking institutions owned by charitable trusts
6-08.2-02 Presentment of plan of acquiring entity to the state department of financial institutions
6-08.2-03 Offer to purchase minority stock required
6-08.2-04 Grants requirement ‑ Commitment ‑ Reports to attorney general
6-08.2-05 Designation of agent for service of process
6-08.2-06 Limitations
6-08.2-07 Provisions not severable

Chapter 6-08.3 - Reciprocal Interstate Banking
Section Section Name
6-08.3-01 Definitions
6-08.3-02 Application to acquire a bank or bank holding company
6-08.3-02.1 Application to acquire a state‑chartered or national bank
6-08.3-03 Disapproval ‑ Grounds
6-08.3-03.1 Deposit limitation
6-08.3-04 New bank application
6-08.3-05 Applicant capital requirement
6-08.3-06 Notice of disapproval ‑ Hearing
6-08.3-07 Divestiture ‑ Cease and desist
6-08.3-08 Supervision ‑ Examinations
6-08.3-09 Reports
6-08.3-09.1 Reporting requirements
6-08.3-10 Public information and participation ‑ Notice
6-08.3-11 Exception
6-08.3-12 Reporting of loans
6-08.3-13 Interstate banking authorization
6-08.3-14 Provisions not severable

Chapter 6-08.4 - Interstate Branching
Section Section Name
6-08.4-01 Definitions
6-08.4-02 Interstate branches
6-08.4-03 Authority of state banks to establish interstate branches
6-08.4-04 Interstate merger transactions and branching permitted
6-08.4-05 Notice and filing requirements
6-08.4-06 Powers
6-08.4-06.1 Reciprocity required
6-08.4-07 Enforcement
6-08.4-08 Powers of industrial bank

Chapter 6-08.5 - Financial Exploitation Prevention
Section Section Name
6-08.5-01 Definitions
6-08.5-02 Eligible adult financial exploitation prevention ‑ Duration of refusal or hold ‑ Notification and reporting ‑ Immunity
6-08.5-03 Reporting to a law enforcement agency or the department of health and human services ‑ Immunity
6-08.5-04 Individuals who may be contacted regarding suspected financial exploitation ‑ Immunity ‑ Exemption from customer consent and notice provisions
6-08.5-05 Refusal to accept power of attorney ‑ Immunity

Chapter 6-08.6 - Uniform Special Deposits Act
Section Section Name
6-08.6-01 Definitions
6-08.6-02 Scope ‑ Choice of law ‑ Forum
6-08.6-03 Variation by agreement or amendment
6-08.6-04 Requirements for special deposit
6-08.6-05 Permissible purpose
6-08.6-06 Payment to beneficiary by bank or credit union
6-08.6-07 Property interest of depositor or beneficiary
6-08.6-08 When creditor process is enforceable against bank or credit union
6-08.6-09 Injunction or similar relief
6-08.6-10 Recoupment or set off
6-08.6-11 Duties and liability of bank or credit union
6-08.6-12 Term and termination
6-08.6-13 Principles of law and equity
6-08.6-14 Uniformity of application and construction

Chapter 6-09 - The Bank of North Dakota
Section Section Name
6-09-01 Purpose and establishment of Bank of North Dakota
6-09-02 Industrial commission to operate Bank ‑ Business of Bank
6-09-02.1 Declaration and finding of public purpose ‑ Bank of North Dakota advisory board of directors
6-09-02.2 Authority of the advisory board of directors to the Bank of North Dakota
6-09-03 Industrial commission may acquire property by purchase or eminent domain ‑ Investment in banking house and furnishings
6-09-04 Commission to employ president and employees ‑ Compensation, operation, and maintenance expenditures limited to appropriations, revenue, or capital
6-09-05 Removal and discharge of appointees
6-09-06 Capital of Bank
6-09-07 State funds must be deposited in Bank of North Dakota ‑ Income of the Bank
6-09-08 Nonliability of officers and sureties after deposit
6-09-09 Deposits may be received from any source ‑ Deposits to credit in other banks
6-09-10 Guaranty of deposits ‑ Exemption from all taxation
6-09-11 Bank a clearinghouse
6-09-12 Interest rates fixed by commission ‑ Time deposits ‑ Limitations ‑ Charges for services
6-09-13 Collection items must be paid to Bank of North Dakota at par ‑ Violation a misdemeanor
6-09-14 Bank of North Dakota may deposit in any bank
6-09-15 Powers
6-09-15.1 Loans to general fund authorized ‑ Continuing appropriation ‑ Report
6-09-15.2 Bank may invest in certain government sponsored stocks ‑ Limit
6-09-15.3 Bank stock loans ‑ Requirements
6-09-15.4 Participations in loans to small business concerns ‑ Direct loans to nonprofit corporations
6-09-15.5 Bank loans to beginning farmers ‑ Revolving loan fund ‑ Requirements
6-09-15.6 Bank of North Dakota purchase of export trading company stock ‑ Limitation
6-09-15.7 Bank may invest in a public venture capital corporation
6-09-15.8 Bank of North Dakota may make loans for improvement of facilities under the control of the parks and recreation department
6-09-15.9 Limitations on loans by the Bank of North Dakota ‑ Disclosure of interests in certain loans
6-09-16 Funds transferred to state departments ‑ How credited by state treasurer
6-09-17 Office of management and budget to issue warrants against transferred funds
6-09-18 Real estate loans ‑ Application ‑ Appraisal ‑ Action on loans
6-09-19 Conditions of real estate mortgage ‑ Extension of payments
6-09-20 Mortgage and note payable to manager of Bank ‑ Recitals ‑ Recording ‑ Satisfaction and discharge
6-09-21 Sale and assignment of note and mortgage ‑ Extension of payments limited
6-09-22 Assignment of note and mortgage to state treasurer ‑ Payments ‑ Satisfactions
6-09-23 Partial release and satisfaction of mortgages assigned to state treasurer
6-09-24 Partial payments ‑ Sale and assignment of mortgages assigned to state treasurer
6-09-25 State treasurer may lease lands acquired through foreclosure of Bank mortgages ‑ Oil and gas leases
6-09-26 Name in which business conducted and titles taken ‑ Execution of instruments
6-09-26.1 Execution of instruments
6-09-27 Civil actions on Bank transactions ‑ Name of parties ‑ Service ‑ Venue
6-09-28 Surety on appeal, attachment, claim and delivery, and other cases in which undertaking required, not required of Bank of North Dakota
6-09-29 Examinations and audit reports
6-09-30 Repayment of moneys appropriated for Bank to state
6-09-31 Sale of land held by state treasurer as trustee for state
6-09-32 Bank may adopt rules governing sales
6-09-33 Bank of North Dakota to administer assets of rural rehabilitation corporation
6-09-34 Electronic fund transfer systems
6-09-35 Confidentiality of Bank records ‑ Exempt records
6-09-36 Bank of North Dakota ‑ Custodian of securities
6-09-37 Sale and leasing of acquired agricultural real estate
6-09-38 North Dakota higher education savings plan ‑ Administration ‑ Rules ‑ Continuing appropriation
6-09-38.1 North Dakota achieving a better life experience plan - Administration - Rules - Continuing appropriation
6-09-39 Truckdriver training programs ‑ Loans to students
6-09-40 Reimbursement of Bank losses
6-09-41 Livestock loan guarantee program ‑ Establishment ‑ Rules
6-09-42 Health information technology loan fund ‑ Appropriation
6-09-43 Health information technology planning loan fund ‑ Appropriation
6-09-44 Residential mortgages
6-09-45 Required transfer ‑ Special education contract costs
6-09-46 Rebuilders loan program ‑ Loan fund ‑ Continuing appropriation ‑ Requirements
6-09-46.1 Rebuilders home loan program ‑ Rebuilders home loan fund ‑ Continuing appropriation ‑ Requirements
6-09-46.2 Rebuilders loan program ‑ Rebuilders permanent loan fund ‑ Continuing appropriation
6-09-47 Medical facility infrastructure loan fund ‑ Medical facility infrastructure loan program ‑ Rural health loan program ‑ Medical facility emergency operating loan program ‑ Continuing appropriation ‑ Audit and costs of administration (Effective through June 30, 2027)
6-09-47.1 Long-term care facility infrastructure loan program
6-09-48 Funds received in relation to federal student loan program ‑ Administration ‑ Continuing appropriation
6-09-49 Infrastructure revolving loan fund ‑ Continuing appropriation
6-09-49.1 Legacy infrastructure loan fund ‑ Continuing appropriation
6-09-49.2 Water infrastructure revolving loan fund ‑ State water commission ‑ Continuing appropriation
6-09-49.3 Rail revolving loan fund ‑ Continuing appropriation
6-09-50 North Dakota financial center - Lease rates - Payments in lieu of taxes (Contingent effective date - See note)
6-09-51 Dynamic fiscal impact analysis
6-09-52 Bulk propane storage tank revolving loan fund ‑ Continuing appropriation ‑ Audit and costs of administration
6-09-53 Economic diversification research fund ‑ Report to legislative management
6-09-54 Extraordinary medical needs housing loan fund ‑ Continuing appropriation
Chapter 6-09.1 - Utilization of Bank in Industrial Development [Repealed] Chapter 6-09.2 - Industrial Revenue Bond Guarantee Program [Repealed] Chapter 6-09.3 - Irrigation Development Debentures [Repealed]

Chapter 6-09.4 - Public Finance Authority
Section Section Name
6-09.4-01 Title
6-09.4-02 Legislative policy
6-09.4-03 Definitions
6-09.4-04 Creation of public finance authority
6-09.4-05 Participation voluntary ‑ Agreement to participate
6-09.4-05.1 Administrative agreements with state agencies
6-09.4-06 Lending and borrowing powers generally
6-09.4-07 Powers
6-09.4-08 Bonds of the public finance authority
6-09.4-09 Pledges
6-09.4-10 Reserve fund
6-09.4-10.1 Legacy sinking and interest fund ‑ Debt service requirements ‑ Public finance authority
6-09.4-10.2 Debt service requirements ‑ Bonds for infrastructure projects and programs
6-09.4-11 Additional reserves and funds
6-09.4-12 Participation by public finance authority in bonds held by Bank of North Dakota
6-09.4-13 Personal liability
6-09.4-14 Purchase of bonds of public finance authority
6-09.4-15 Bonds as legal investments and security
6-09.4-16 Tax exemptions
6-09.4-17 Exemption of property from execution sale
6-09.4-18 Insurance or guaranty
6-09.4-19 Remedies on default of municipal securities
6-09.4-20 Form of municipal securities and investments
6-09.4-21 Presumption of validity
6-09.4-22 Protection of service during term of loan
6-09.4-23 Evidences of indebtedness ‑ Authority to withhold school district state aid
6-09.4-24 Public finance authority ‑ Issuance on behalf of other state agencies
6-09.4-25 Administrative agreements with state agencies and instrumentalities to issue bonds and other evidences of indebtedness
6-09.4-26 Public finance authority as continuation of and successor in interest to municipal bond bank
6-09.4-27 Confidentiality of certain public finance authority records
Chapter 6-09.5 - Community Water Facility Loans [Repealed] Chapter 6-09.6 - Developmentally Disabled Facility Loan Program [Repealed]

Chapter 6-09.7 - Fuel Production Facility Loan Guarantee Program
Section Section Name
6-09.7-01 Guarantee loan program ‑ Administration ‑ Advisory board
6-09.7-02 Powers and duties of the Bank of North Dakota
6-09.7-03 Extent of loan guarantee
6-09.7-04 Bank to prescribe the rate of interest on guaranteed loan
6-09.7-05 Establishment and maintenance of adequate guarantee funds ‑ Use of strategic investment and improvements fund (Effective through June 30, 2027)
6-09.7-06 Procedure on default of guaranteed loan
6-09.7-07 Fees for reasonable costs
6-09.7-08 Limitation on additional state aid
6-09.7-09 Agricultural real estate loans ‑ Guarantee

Chapter 6-09.8 - Beginning Farmer Loan Guarantee Program
Section Section Name
6-09.8-01 Definitions
6-09.8-02 Beginning farmer loan guarantee program ‑ Administration by the Bank of North Dakota
6-09.8-03 Loan guarantee fund ‑ Administrative charges
6-09.8-04 Application for guarantee
6-09.8-05 Term ‑ Annual fee
6-09.8-06 Termination
6-09.8-07 Rules

Chapter 6-09.9 - Family Farm Survival Act
Section Section Name
6-09.9-01 Short title
6-09.9-02 Definitions
6-09.9-03 Operating loans ‑ Participation by the Bank of North Dakota
6-09.9-04 Participation loans by private financial institutions
6-09.9-05 Interest buydown
6-09.9-06 Agribusinesses
6-09.9-07 Rules

Chapter 6-09.10 - Credit Review Board and Agricultural Mediation
Section Section Name
6-09.10-01 Definitions
6-09.10-02 Credit review board
6-09.10-02.1 Additional duties of board
6-09.10-03 North Dakota mediation service ‑ Establishment - Administration ‑ Fees
6-09.10-03.1 Board compensation
6-09.10-04 Request for assistance ‑ Negotiation ‑ Mediation
6-09.10-04.1 Liability
6-09.10-05 Interest rate buydowns by the board
6-09.10-06 Fund ‑ Appropriation
6-09.10-07 Interest rates ‑ Repayment ‑ Loan qualification
6-09.10-08 Home‑quarter ‑ Appraised value
6-09.10-08.1 Contract for legal and tax assistance ‑ Administration
6-09.10-08.2 Legal and tax service contract requirements
6-09.10-08.3 Eligible farmers and small business persons
6-09.10-08.4 Payment for assistance
6-09.10-08.5 Alternatives to litigation ‑ Cooperation with other service providers
6-09.10-08.6 Assumption of powers and duties of credit review board
6-09.10-09 Rulemaking authority
6-09.10-10 Mediation ‑ Open records and meetings exception
6-09.10-11 Agriculture commissioner ‑ Authorization to receive and expend moneys

Chapter 6-09.11 - Financial Assistance for Family Farmers
Section Section Name
6-09.11-01 Definitions
6-09.11-02 Industrial commission ‑ Powers and duties ‑ Bonds
6-09.11-03 Loans ‑ Participation by the Bank of North Dakota
6-09.11-04 Loans to farmers ‑ Purposes
6-09.11-05 Loan applications
6-09.11-06 Loan restrictions
6-09.11-07 Insurance requirements
6-09.11-08 Records
6-09.11-09 Postponement of repayment of principal
6-09.11-10 Credit review board
6-09.11-11 Rules

Chapter 6-09.12 - Oil and Gas Development Loans
Section Section Name
6-09.12-01 Definitions
6-09.12-02 Bank of North Dakota may make loans for oil and gas development projects

Chapter 6-09.13 - Agriculture Partnership in Assisting Community Expansion
Section Section Name
6-09.13-01 Definitions
6-09.13-02 Loans ‑ Participation by the Bank of North Dakota
6-09.13-03 Loans to farmers ‑ Purposes ‑ Eligible uses
6-09.13-04 Agriculture partnership in assisting community expansion fund established ‑ Continuing appropriation
6-09.13-05 Interest rate buydown

Chapter 6-09.14 - Partnership in Assisting Community Expansion
Section Section Name
6-09.14-01 Definitions
6-09.14-02 Fund ‑ Continuing appropriation ‑ Administration
6-09.14-03 Fund ‑ Purpose ‑ Interest rate buydown
6-09.14-04 Fund moneys ‑ Eligible uses

Chapter 6-09.15 - Beginning Entrepreneur Loan Guarantee Program
Section Section Name
6-09.15-01 Definitions
6-09.15-02 Loan guarantee fund ‑ Administration
6-09.15-03 Application for guarantee ‑ Term ‑ Annual fee
6-09.15-03.1 Loan guarantee for child care facility
6-09.15-04 Termination
6-09.15-05 Rules

Chapter 6-09.16 - Nursing Facility Alternative Loans
Section Section Name
6-09.16-01 Definitions
6-09.16-02 Long‑term care facility loan fund ‑ Continuing appropriation
6-09.16-03 Long‑term care facility loan fund
6-09.16-04 Loan application ‑ How made
6-09.16-05 Amount of loans ‑ Terms and conditions
6-09.16-06 Powers of Bank of North Dakota
Chapter 6-09.17 - Biodiesel Partnership in Assisting Community Expansion [Redesignated]

Chapter 6-09.18 - Advancement Innovation Loans
Section Section Name
6-09.18-01 Definitions
6-09.18-02 Legacy investment for technology committee ‑ Membership ‑ Meetings
6-09.18-03 Legacy investment technology loan program
6-09.18-04 Legacy investment technology loans ‑ Eligibility
6-09.18-05 Legacy investment for technology fund ‑ Continuing appropriation
6-09.18-06 Use of loan funds
6-09.18-07 Postaward monitoring

Chapter 6-10 - Agents for Deposits
Section Section Name
6-10-01 License required to act as agent for deposits
6-10-02 License fee ‑ Bond
6-10-03 Limit on license
6-10-04 Agent must deposit funds as directed
6-10-05 Rules and regulations
6-10-06 Duty of commissioner
6-10-07 Revocation of license
6-10-08 Penalty
Chapter 6-11 - Investment Trust Companies [Repealed] Chapter 6-12 - Housing Development Fund [Expired]

Chapter 6-13 - Self-Critical Analysis Privilege of Financial Institutions
Section Section Name
6-13-01 Definitions
6-13-02 Self‑critical analysis privilege created ‑ Scope
6-13-03 Compliance self‑critical analysis document not discoverable or admissible
6-13-04 Application of privilege
6-13-05 Submission to commissioner
6-13-06 Waiver of privilege by financial institution ‑ Grounds for determination of privilege ‑ Civil, administrative, or criminal proceedings
6-13-07 Determination of privilege ‑ Procedure
6-13-08 Privilege ‑ Burden of proof ‑ Stipulation
6-13-09 Nonapplication of privilege

Chapter 6-14 - Unauthorized Use of Name or Logo
Section Section Name
6-14-01 Unlawful use of name or logo
6-14-02 Civil liability ‑ Attorney's fees
6-14-03 Injunction
6-14-04 Penalty

Chapter 6-15 - Merchant Codes for Firearm and Ammunition Purchases
Section Section Name
6-15-01 Definitions
6-15-02 Merchant codes ‑ Limitations
6-15-03 Investigation of financial entities
6-15-04 Merchant code violation fund ‑ Continuing appropriation

Title 7 - Building and Loan Associations

 Title 7 - Building and Loan Associations

Title 8 - Carriage

Chapter 8-01 - General Provisions
Section Section Name
8-01-01 Contract for carriage defined
8-01-02 Classification
8-01-03 Gratuitous carriers ‑ Obligation
8-01-04 Gratuitous carrier ‑ Obligation where carriage begun

Chapter 8-02 - Carriage of Persons
Section Section Name
8-02-01 Gratuitous carrier ‑ Degree of care required
8-02-02 Carrier for reward ‑ Degree of care required
8-02-03 Safe vehicles required
8-02-04 Overloading prohibited
8-02-05 Treatment of passengers
8-02-06 Rate of speed ‑ Delays
8-02-07 Ridesharing arrangement ‑ Definition
8-02-08 Safety standards for passenger contract carriers ‑ Penalty

Chapter 8-03 - Carriage of Property
Section Section Name
8-03-01 Definitions ‑ Freight, freightage, consignor, and consignee
8-03-02 Care required
8-03-03 Carrier shall obey instructions
8-03-04 Conflict of orders
8-03-05 Manner of delivery
8-03-06 Place of delivery
8-03-07 Freight not delivered to consignee ‑ Obligation of carrier
8-03-08 How carrier may terminate liability
8-03-09 Unclaimed property ‑ When sale permitted
8-03-10 Perishable property ‑ When sale permitted
Chapter 8-04 - Bills of Lading [Repealed]

Chapter 8-05 - Freightage
Section Section Name
8-05-01 When freightage to be paid
8-05-02 Consignor liable for freightage
8-05-03 Consignee liable for freight
8-05-04 Natural increase ‑ No freightage
8-05-05 Apportioned pursuant to contract
8-05-06 Apportionment upon acceptance of part of freight
8-05-07 Apportionment according to distance
8-05-08 Extra carriage ‑ No additional freightage
8-05-09 Carrier's lien for freightage

Chapter 8-06 - Carriage of Messages
Section Section Name
8-06-01 Delivery of message
8-06-02 Degree of care required

Chapter 8-07 - General Provisions Relating to Common Carriers
Section Section Name
8-07-01 Common carrier ‑ Definition
8-07-02 Must accept and carry
8-07-03 Preference to United States and state
8-07-04 Starting ‑ When and where
8-07-05 Rates must be reasonable ‑ Payment refused
8-07-06 Obligations limited only by contract
8-07-07 Contracts against certain liabilities void
8-07-08 Carrier's right to modify obligations restricted

Chapter 8-08 - Common Carriers of Persons
Section Section Name
8-08-01 Carrier may make rules
8-08-02 Obligation to carry luggage
8-08-03 Luggage ‑ Carriage and delivery
8-08-04 Liability for luggage
8-08-05 Carrier shall provide sufficient vehicles and seats
8-08-06 Vehicles to be disinfected ‑ Misdemeanor
8-08-07 Fare ‑ When payable
8-08-08 Ejection of passengers
8-08-09 Carrier's lien on luggage
8-08-10 Taxis and buses must be equipped with shatterproof glass
8-08-11 Limitation on actions by common carriers

Chapter 8-09 - Common Carriers of Property
Section Section Name
8-09-01 Inland carrier's liability ‑ Exception
8-09-02 When exceptions do not apply
8-09-03 Liability for delay
8-09-04 Valuables must be declared
8-09-05 Delivery of freight beyond usual route ‑ Carrier exonerated
8-09-06 Must prove delivery to connecting carriers
8-09-07 Services other than carriage and delivery
8-09-08 Carriers cannot limit common‑law liability

Chapter 8-10 - Common Carriers of Messages
Section Section Name
8-10-01 Telegraph company must maintain sufficient equipment
8-10-02 Order of transmission and delivery of telegraph messages
8-10-03 Order of transmission of messages other than telegraph
8-10-04 Damages when message is refused or delayed
8-10-05 Messages transmitted promptly
8-10-06 Transfer of messages
8-10-07 Unlawful use of telegraph or telephone lines
8-10-07.1 Telephone calls with intent to annoy ‑ Misdemeanor
8-10-07.2 Unlawful use of telecommunications devices ‑ Penalty
8-10-07.3 Unlawful publication of telecommunications credit card numbers or codes
8-10-08 Injury to telephone and telegraph lines
8-10-09 Disclosing telegraph and telephone messages ‑ Penalty
8-10-10 Secreting telegraphic dispatch
8-10-11 Interruption of telecommunications in kidnapping or hostage emergency ‑ Duty of telecommunications company to assist ‑ Prohibited communications ‑ Penalty
8-10-12 Exemption from liability for interruption of telephone communications
Chapter 8-11 - Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Compact [Expired] Chapter 8-11.1 - Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Compact [Repealed]

Chapter 8-12 - Autonomous Vehicles
Section Section Name
8-12-01 Definitions
8-12-02 General provisions

Title 9 - Contracts and Obligations

Chapter 9-01 - General Provisions
Section Section Name
9-01-01 Definitions
9-01-02 Requisites of contract
9-01-03 Executed and executory contracts defined
9-01-04 Joint and several contracts
9-01-05 Origin and enforcement of obligations
9-01-06 Obligations classified
9-01-07 Joint obligation ‑ Presumption
9-01-08 Joint obligation ‑ Contribution
9-01-09 Conditional obligation defined
9-01-10 Conditions of obligation ‑ Classification
9-01-11 Condition precedent defined
9-01-12 Conditions concurrent defined
9-01-13 Condition subsequent defined
9-01-14 Conditions unlawful or impossible
9-01-15 Forfeiture ‑ Interpretation
9-01-16 Enforcement of obligations ‑ Prerequisites
9-01-17 Option to perform alternative acts
9-01-18 Option ‑ Limitation of time for performance
9-01-19 Option ‑ Selection in entirety
9-01-20 Option ‑ Valid act prevails
9-01-21 Property service contracts ‑ Exemption
9-01-22 Wind option agreement ‑ Definition ‑ Termination

Chapter 9-02 - Parties
Section Section Name
9-02-01 Persons capable of contracting
9-02-02 Minors and persons of unsound mind
9-02-03 Identity of parties essential to validity
9-02-04 Third‑party beneficiary may enforce contract

Chapter 9-03 - Consent
Section Section Name
9-03-01 Requisites of consent
9-03-02 Absence of free consent ‑ Effect
9-03-03 What renders apparent consent not free
9-03-04 When consent deemed voidable
9-03-05 Duress defined
9-03-06 Menace defined
9-03-07 Fraud classified
9-03-08 Actual fraud defined
9-03-09 Constructive fraud defined
9-03-10 Actual fraud is question of fact
9-03-11 Undue influence defined
9-03-12 Mistake classified
9-03-13 Mistake of fact defined
9-03-14 Mistake of law defined
9-03-15 Mistake of foreign laws
9-03-16 Mutual consent defined
9-03-17 Communication of consent
9-03-18 Mode of communication of acceptance
9-03-19 When consent communicated
9-03-20 Acts constituting acceptance
9-03-21 Acceptance must be absolute
9-03-22 When proposal revocable
9-03-23 How proposal may be revoked
9-03-24 Ratification as consent
9-03-25 Acceptance of benefit equivalent to consent

Chapter 9-04 - Object
Section Section Name
9-04-01 Definition
9-04-02 Requisites of object
9-04-03 Unlawful, impossible, or unascertainable object voids contract
9-04-04 Several objects, part unlawful, contract void

Chapter 9-05 - Consideration
Section Section Name
9-05-01 Good consideration defined
9-05-02 When legal or moral obligation good consideration
9-05-03 Lawful consideration required
9-05-04 Contract void when consideration unlawful
9-05-05 Consideration executed or executory
9-05-06 Executory consideration ‑ Method of ascertaining
9-05-07 Consideration undetermined ‑ Method of ascertaining
9-05-08 Consideration not ascertainable ‑ Contract void
9-05-09 Method of determining consideration becomes impossible ‑ Provision void
9-05-10 Written instrument ‑ Presumption of consideration
9-05-11 Burden of proving want of consideration

Chapter 9-06 - Formation of Contract
Section Section Name
9-06-01 Express and implied contracts defined
9-06-02 What contracts may be oral
9-06-03 Written contract prevented by fraud ‑ Oral contract enforceable
9-06-04 Contracts invalid unless in writing ‑ Statute of frauds
9-06-05 Contracts unenforceable unless in writing ‑ Statute of frauds
9-06-06 Auction sale ‑ Auctioneer memorandum sufficient
9-06-07 Written contract supersedes oral negotiations
9-06-08 Written contract takes effect on delivery
9-06-09 Law of transfers of property applies
9-06-10 How seal affixed
9-06-11 Seals abolished

Chapter 9-07 - Interpretation of Contract
Section Section Name
9-07-01 Public and private contracts interpreted by same rules
9-07-02 Language of contract governs if clear
9-07-03 Contract interpreted to give effect to mutual intention
9-07-04 Intention ascertained from writing alone if possible
9-07-05 Real intention to govern in cases of fraud, mistake, or accident
9-07-06 Contract interpreted as a whole
9-07-07 Several contracts part of one transaction interpreted together
9-07-08 Contract interpreted so it may be carried into effect
9-07-09 Words to be interpreted in ordinary sense
9-07-10 Interpretation of technical words
9-07-11 What law governs
9-07-12 Contract explained by reference to circumstances
9-07-13 Contract extends only to things to be covered
9-07-14 Interpreted as promisor believed promisee understood it
9-07-15 Clauses subordinate to general intent
9-07-16 Written part of contract controls printed part
9-07-17 Repugnancies reconciled with intent
9-07-18 Inconsistent words rejected
9-07-19 Uncertainty interpreted against party causing it ‑ Presumption as to cause
9-07-20 Stipulations necessary to make contract reasonable implied
9-07-21 Things incidental to contract ‑ When and when not implied
9-07-22 Rules governing time of performance when not specified
9-07-23 When time is essence of contract

Chapter 9-08 - Unlawful and Voidable Contracts
Section Section Name
9-08-01 Provisions that are unlawful
9-08-02 Contracts against the policy of the law
9-08-02.1 Contracts against liability for errors or omissions ‑ Void
9-08-03 Penalties and penal clauses void
9-08-04 Fixing damages for breach void ‑ Exception
9-08-05 Restricting enforcement of rights void
9-08-06 In restraint of business void ‑ Exceptions
9-08-07 In restraint of marriage void
9-08-08 Settlement of damages for personal injuries voidable
9-08-09 Rescission of contract for damages for personal injuries

Chapter 9-09 - Extinction, Rescission, Alteration, and Cancellation
Section Section Name
9-09-01 Extinction of contracts
9-09-02 Rescission ‑ When permitted
9-09-03 Rescission permitted notwithstanding provisions against
9-09-04 Rules governing rescission
9-09-05 Alteration of oral contract
9-09-06 Alteration of written contract
9-09-07 Destruction or cancellation by consent
9-09-08 Cancellation or destruction of contract ‑ Effect

Chapter 9-10 - Obligations Imposed by Law
Section Section Name
9-10-01 Injury to the property or person of another
9-10-02 Deceit ‑ Definition
9-10-03 Damages for deceit
9-10-04 Intent to defraud ‑ Presumption
9-10-05 Restoration of property taken without consent ‑ Exceptions
9-10-06 Willful acts and negligence ‑ Liability
9-10-07 Comparative negligence

Chapter 9-11 - Transfer and Performance of Obligation or Offer
Section Section Name
9-11-01 Transfer of rights
9-11-02 Transfer by endorsement ‑ Non-negotiable written contract
9-11-03 Transfer of burden requires beneficiary's consent
9-11-04 Want of performance or offer ‑ When excused
9-11-05 Benefits awarded to debtor
9-11-06 Ratable proportion of benefits awarded to debtor
9-11-07 Refusal before offer ‑ Equivalent to offer and refusal ‑ Exception
9-11-08 Definitions
9-11-09 Assignment of account receivable

Chapter 9-12 - Extinction of Obligation
Section Section Name
9-12-01 Extinction by full performance
9-12-02 Performance of obligation to one person ‑ Extinguishment ‑ Exception
9-12-03 Performance of obligation by one person
9-12-04 Performance directed by creditor
9-12-05 Partial performance ‑ Extinction pro tanto
9-12-06 Payment defined
9-12-07 Performance when there are several obligations ‑ Application
9-12-08 Extinction by offer ‑ Exception
9-12-09 Offer of performance ‑ Assent of debtor
9-12-10 Offer of performance made to creditor or authorized agent
9-12-11 Offer of performance ‑ Place made
9-12-12 Time for performance fixed
9-12-13 Time for performance not fixed
9-12-14 Offer of performance ‑ Good faith
9-12-15 Offer of performance ‑ Free from condition
9-12-16 Offer of performance ‑ When effective
9-12-17 Refusal of offer ‑ Production unnecessary
9-12-18 Offer of performance ‑ Mode ‑ Waiver of objections
9-12-19 Offer of performance ‑ When title passes
9-12-20 Offer of performance ‑ Definite object
9-12-21 Offer of performance ‑ Contingency
9-12-22 Performance ‑ Demand for written receipt
9-12-23 Performance after due date
9-12-24 Deposit extinguishes obligation
9-12-25 Offer and deposit ‑ Results
9-12-26 Deposit of thing offered ‑ How held
9-12-27 Creditor as gratuitous depositary
9-12-28 Deposit in special fund to extinguish lien, encumbrance, or cloud affecting or relating to the title to real property
9-12-29 Claim of money by creditor ‑ Extinguishment of lien

Chapter 9-13 - Release and Substitutions of Obligation
Section Section Name
9-13-01 Extinction of obligation by release
9-13-02 Extension to known claims
9-13-03 Joint debtors ‑ Effecting release
9-13-04 Accord defined
9-13-05 Satisfaction defined
9-13-06 Only full execution of accord extinguishes obligation
9-13-07 Part performance accepted in writing extinguishes obligation
9-13-08 Novation defined
9-13-09 Novation ‑ Created by contract
9-13-10 How novation made
9-13-11 Rescinding acceptance

Chapter 9-14 - Invention Development Services Contracts
Section Section Name
9-14-01 Definitions
9-14-02 Notice to customers
9-14-03 Right of cancellation
9-14-04 Mandatory contract form
9-14-05 Disclosures made prior to contract
9-14-06 Financial requirements
9-14-07 Restriction on use of negotiable instruments
9-14-08 Records
9-14-09 Remedies and enforcement
Chapter 9-15 - Athlete Agents [Repealed] Chapter 9-15.1 - Uniform Athlete Agents Act [Repealed]

Chapter 9-15.2 - Revised Uniform Athlete Agents Act
Section Section Name
9-15.2-01 Definitions
9-15.2-02 Secretary of state ‑ Authority ‑ Procedure
9-15.2-03 Athlete agent ‑ Registration required ‑ Void contract
9-15.2-04 Registration as athlete agent ‑ Application ‑ Requirements ‑ Reciprocal registration
9-15.2-05 Certificate of registration - Issuance or denial - Renewal
9-15.2-06 Suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew registration
9-15.2-07 Temporary registration
9-15.2-08 Registration and renewal fees
9-15.2-09 Required form of agency contract
9-15.2-10 Notice to educational institution
9-15.2-11 Student‑athlete's right to cancel
9-15.2-12 Required records
9-15.2-13 Prohibited conduct
9-15.2-14 Criminal penalty
9-15.2-15 Civil remedy
9-15.2-16 Civil penalty
9-15.2-17 Uniformity of application and construction
9-15.2-18 Relation to the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

Chapter 9-16 - Electronic Transactions
Section Section Name
9-16-01 Definitions
9-16-02 Scope
9-16-03 Prospective application
9-16-04 Use of electronic records and electronic signatures ‑ Variation by agreement
9-16-05 Construction and application
9-16-06 Legal recognition of electronic records, electronic signatures, and electronic contracts
9-16-07 Provision of information in writing ‑ Presentation of records
9-16-08 Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature
9-16-09 Effect of change or error
9-16-10 Notarization and acknowledgment
9-16-11 Retention of electronic records ‑ Originals
9-16-12 Admissibility in evidence
9-16-13 Automated transactions
9-16-14 Time and place of sending and receipt
9-16-15 Transferable records
9-16-16 Creation and retention of electronic records and conversion of written records by governmental agencies
9-16-17 Acceptance and distribution of electronic records by governmental agencies
9-16-18 Interoperability
9-16-19 Signatures and records secured through blockchain technology ‑ Smart contracts ‑ Ownership of information ‑ Definitions

Title 10 - Corporations

 Chapter 10-01 - General Provisions [Repealed]

Chapter 10-01.1 - Registered Agents Act
Section Section Name
10-01.1-01 Citation
10-01.1-02 Definitions
10-01.1-03 Fees
10-01.1-04 Addresses in filings
10-01.1-05 Appointment of registered agent
10-01.1-06 Listing of commercial registered agent
10-01.1-07 Termination of listing of commercial registered agent
10-01.1-08 Change of registered agent by entity
10-01.1-09 Change of name or address by noncommercial registered agent
10-01.1-10 Change of name, address, or type of organization by commercial registered agent
10-01.1-11 Resignation of registered agent ‑ Removal of agent appointed without consent
10-01.1-12 Appointment of agent by nonfiling or nonqualified foreign entity
10-01.1-13 Service of process on entities, nonresident governors, and the secretary of state
10-01.1-14 Duties of registered agent
10-01.1-15 Jurisdiction and venue
10-01.1-16 Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
10-01.1-17 Savings clause
Chapter 10-02 - Organization and Perpetuation [Repealed] Chapter 10-03 - Capital Stock and Membership [Repealed]

Chapter 10-04 - Supervision of Issue and Sale of Securities
Section Section Name
10-04-01 Title
10-04-02 Definitions
10-04-03 Administration of chapter
10-04-04 Registration of securities
10-04-04.1 Agent or investment adviser representative records - Exempt record
10-04-05 Exempt securities
10-04-06 Exempt transactions
10-04-06.1 Suspension and revocation of exemptions
10-04-06.2 Legacy fund investments ‑ Notice filing
10-04-07 Registration by description
10-04-07.1 Registration by announcement ‑ Secondary
10-04-07.2 Registration by coordination
10-04-08 Registration by qualification
10-04-08.1 Authority of commissioner
10-04-08.2 Advertising matter ‑ Regulations
10-04-08.3 Unlawful representations concerning registration or exemption
10-04-08.4 Federal covered security
10-04-08.5 Financial exploitation ‑ Vulnerable adult
10-04-09 Suspension or revocation of registration of securities
10-04-10 Registration of broker‑dealers, agents, investment advisers, and investment adviser representatives ‑ Notice filings by federal covered advisers
10-04-10.1 Advisory activities
10-04-10.2 Conviction not bar to registration ‑ Exceptions
10-04-10.3 Postregistration provisions
10-04-11 Suspension or revocation of broker‑dealer's, agent's, investment adviser's, and investment adviser representative's registration
10-04-12 Hearings
10-04-12.1 Board of review
10-04-13 Appeals
10-04-14 Service of process
10-04-15 Fraudulent practices
10-04-16 Orders, injunctions, and prosecutions for violations ‑ Civil penalty
10-04-16.1 Investigations and subpoenas
10-04-17 Remedies
10-04-18 Penalties
10-04-19 Evidentiary matters
10-04-20 Repeal of certain prior laws, saving of certain rights and liabilities thereunder
10-04-21 Restitution assistance fund ‑ Continuing appropriation
Chapter 10-05 - Powers and Operation [Repealed] Chapter 10-06 - Corporate Farming Law [Repealed]

Chapter 10-06.1 - Corporate or Limited Liability Company Farming
Section Section Name
10-06.1-01 Definitions
10-06.1-02 Farming or ranching by corporations and limited liability companies prohibited
10-06.1-03 Retention of mineral interests prohibited
10-06.1-04 Conversion of corporations
10-06.1-05 Conversion of limited liability company
10-06.1-06 Surface coal mining ‑ Exception
10-06.1-07 Industrial and business purpose ‑ Exception
10-06.1-08 Cooperative corporations allowed to engage in the business of farming or ranching ‑ Requirements
10-06.1-09 Certain nonprofit organizations or trusts may own or lease land ‑ Certain nonprofit organizations may continue farming or ranching ‑ Restriction on acquisition and ownership of land
10-06.1-10 Acquisition of certain farmland or ranchland by certain nonprofit organizations
10-06.1-11 Required nonprofit organization divestiture of farmland or ranchland
10-06.1-12 Farming or ranching corporation or farming or ranching limited liability company allowed to engage in the business of farming or ranching ‑ Requirements
10-06.1-12.1 Ownership or leasing of land by corporations - Exceptions
10-06.1-12.2 Authorized livestock farm corporation or authorized livestock farm limited liability company allowed to engage in the business of farming or ranching ‑ Requirements
10-06.1-13 Applicability of North Dakota Business Corporation Act
10-06.1-14 Applicability of North Dakota limited liability company laws
10-06.1-15 Initial report ‑ Farming or ranching corporation shareholder and farming or ranching limited liability member requirements
10-06.1-15.1 Applicability of restriction on alien ownership of land
10-06.1-15.2 Initial report ‑ Authorized livestock farm corporation shareholder and authorized livestock farm limited liability company member requirements
10-06.1-16 Share and membership interest transfer records
10-06.1-17 Annual report ‑ Farming or ranching corporations and farming or ranching limited liability companies ‑ Contents ‑ Filing requirements
10-06.1-17.1 Annual report ‑ Authorized livestock farm corporations and authorized livestock farm limited liability companies ‑ Contents ‑ Filing requirements
10-06.1-18 Reports of corporations and limited liability companies not engaged in farming or ranching
10-06.1-19 Exemption from certain disclosure and other requirements for certain organizations
10-06.1-20 Failure to file report ‑ Penalty
10-06.1-21 Secretary of state to transmit information of noncompliance
10-06.1-22 Tax commissioner to compare returns and reports
10-06.1-23 Attorney general to conduct random compliance program
10-06.1-24 Enforcement ‑ Penalty
10-06.1-25 Private enforcement
10-06.1-26 Protection of minority shareholders
10-06.1-27 Protection of minority members
Chapter 10-07 - Transfer of Real Estate And Interests Therein [Repealed] Chapter 10-08 - Religious, Educational, and Benevolent Corporations [Repealed] Chapter 10-09 - Orphans' Homes [Repealed] Chapter 10-10 - Cemetery Corporations [Repealed] Chapter 10-11 - Fraternal Corporations [Repealed]

Chapter 10-12 - Mutual Aid Cooperatives
Section Section Name
10-12-01 Mutual aid cooperatives
10-12-02 Special requirements and powers
10-12-03 Personal property of rural rehabilitation corporation exempt from taxation ‑ Real property taxable
10-12-04 Industrial commission to receive assets of North Dakota rural rehabilitation corporation upon dissolution
10-12-05 Application of Act to existing cooperatives

Chapter 10-13 - Electric Cooperative Corporations
Section Section Name
10-13-01 Purposes of electric cooperatives
10-13-02 Name of electric cooperative
10-13-03 Powers of electric cooperatives
10-13-04 Members of electric cooperatives
10-13-05 Nonprofit basis ‑ Rates and fees
10-13-06 Use of revenue ‑ Dividends
10-13-07 Excise tax exemption ‑ License fee
10-13-08 Exemption from securities law
10-13-08.1 Electric cooperatives ‑ Sale of physical plant ‑ Approval
10-13-09 Powers of electric cooperative corporation
10-13-10 Directors, trustees, officers, and managers ‑ Immunity from civil liability
10-13-11 Right of rural electric cooperative to construct, own, and maintain electric transmission lines
Chapter 10-14 - Actions by and Against Corporations [Repealed]

Chapter 10-15 - Cooperative Associations
Section Section Name
10-15-01 Definitions
10-15-01.1 Legal recognition of electronic records and electronic signatures
10-15-02 Purposes
10-15-03 General powers
10-15-04 Incorporators
10-15-05 Articles ‑ Provisions
10-15-06 Articles ‑ Scope
10-15-07 Filing articles of association ‑ Cooperative existence
10-15-08 Certificate of association
10-15-08.1 Cooperative name (Contingent effective date - See note)
10-15-08.2 Reserved name
10-15-09 Organization meetings ‑ Temporary board
10-15-10 Members' first meeting
10-15-11 Bylaws
10-15-12 Principal office ‑ Registered agent
10-15-12.1 Change of registered office or registered agent ‑ Change of name of registered agent
10-15-13 Service of process
10-15-14 Promotion expense ‑ Limitation
10-15-15 Membership
10-15-16 Voting
10-15-17 Member meetings
10-15-18 Quorum
10-15-19 Notice ‑ Waiver
10-15-20 Stock ‑ Authorization, control, use, right
10-15-21 Stock certificates
10-15-22 Stock subscriptions ‑ Liability
10-15-23 Missing securities or records
10-15-24 Liability of cooperative for wrongful transfers of its securities
10-15-25 Directors ‑ Number, election, removal, and vacancies
10-15-26 Directors ‑ Meetings, quorum, and waiver of notice
10-15-27 Executive committee
10-15-28 Action without meeting by directors or members
10-15-29 Officers
10-15-30 Compensation and benefits to directors, officers, and employees
10-15-31 Liability of directors and members
10-15-32 Disposition of assets ‑ Right to secure debts
10-15-33 Apportionment and distribution of proceeds
10-15-34 Unclaimed distributions, redemptions, or payments
10-15-34.1 Unclaimed distributions, redemptions, or payments
10-15-35 Books and records ‑ Penalty for refusal to produce
10-15-36 Annual reports ‑ Filing thereof ‑ Fees ‑ Penalties
10-15-37 Amendments to articles
10-15-38 Filing amendments ‑ Limitation of action
10-15-39 Restated articles
10-15-40 Amendments by bankruptcy court
10-15-41 Merger and consolidation
10-15-42 Articles of merger or consolidation ‑ Effect
10-15-43 Division of a cooperative
10-15-44 Conversion of corporation
10-15-45 Voluntary dissolution
10-15-46 Involuntary dissolution
10-15-47 Liquidation under court supervision
10-15-48 Property omitted from final distribution
10-15-49 Amounts due unknown persons
10-15-50 Survival of remedy after dissolution
10-15-51 Admission of foreign cooperatives
10-15-51.1 Foreign cooperative - Name
10-15-52 Foreign cooperative authority
10-15-52.1 Merger of foreign cooperative authorized to transact business in this state
10-15-52.2 Amendment to articles of association of foreign cooperatives
10-15-52.3 Amended certificate of authority
10-15-52.4 Withdrawal of foreign cooperative
10-15-52.5 Filing of application for withdrawal for foreign cooperatives
10-15-52.6 Change of registered office or registered agent of foreign cooperative
10-15-52.7 Foreign cooperative - Revocation of certificate of authority
10-15-53 Secretary of state - Filing documents - Effective date
10-15-53.1 Secretary of state ‑ Annual report to the secretary of state
10-15-53.2 Secretary of state - Involuntary dissolution - Revocation of certificate of authority
10-15-53.3 Secretary of state ‑ Reinstatement following an involuntary dissolution or revocation of authority ‑ Appeals
10-15-54 Fees
10-15-55 Defense of ultra vires
10-15-56 Member or stockholder derivative actions
10-15-57 Forms to be furnished by secretary of state
10-15-57.1 Correcting a filed record
10-15-57.2 Secretary of state ‑ Certificates and certified copies to be received in evidence
10-15-58 Use of term cooperative ‑ Penalty for improper use
10-15-59 Associations not in restraint of trade
10-15-60 Application of chapter
10-15-61 Short title
10-15-62 Secretary of state ‑ Confidential records
Chapter 10-16 - Dissolution, Revival, Insolvency, Suspension, and Liquidation [Repealed] Chapter 10-17 - Foreign Corporations [Repealed] Chapter 10-18 - Transfer of Shares of Stock [Repealed] Chapter 10-18.1 - Uniform Act for Simplification of Fiduciary [Repealed] Chapter 10-19 - Business Corporations - General Provisions [Repealed]

Chapter 10-19.1 - North Dakota Business Corporation Act
Section Section Name
10-19.1-00.1 Citation
10-19.1-01 Definitions
10-19.1-01.1 Legal recognition of electronic records and electronic signatures
10-19.1-01.2 Knowledge and notice
10-19.1-02 Application to corporations incorporated after June 30, 1985
10-19.1-02.1 Reservation of legislative right
10-19.1-03 Election prior to mandatory application
10-19.1-04 Mandatory application
10-19.1-05 Retention of two‑thirds majority
10-19.1-06 Transition
10-19.1-07 Reservation of legislative power
10-19.1-08 Purposes
10-19.1-09 Incorporators
10-19.1-10 Articles
10-19.1-11 Filing of articles of incorporation
10-19.1-12 Effective date of incorporation
10-19.1-13 Corporate name (Contingent effective date - See note)
10-19.1-14 Reserved name
10-19.1-15 Registered office ‑ Registered agent
10-19.1-16 Change of registered office or registered agent ‑ Change of name of registered agent
10-19.1-17 Amendment of articles
10-19.1-18 Procedure for amendment when no shares are outstanding
10-19.1-19 Procedure for amendment after issuance of shares
10-19.1-20 Class or series voting on amendments
10-19.1-21 Articles of amendment
10-19.1-22 Effect of amendment
10-19.1-23 Filing articles of amendment
10-19.1-24 Effective date of articles of amendment
10-19.1-25 Amendment of articles in court‑supervised reorganization
10-19.1-26 General powers
10-19.1-27 Corporate seal
10-19.1-28 Defense of ultra vires
10-19.1-29 Unauthorized assumption of corporate powers ‑ Liability
10-19.1-30 Organization
10-19.1-31 Bylaws
10-19.1-32 Board
10-19.1-33 Number of directors
10-19.1-34 Qualifications and election of directors
10-19.1-35 Terms of directors
10-19.1-36 Acts not void or voidable
10-19.1-37 Compensation of directors
10-19.1-38 Classification of directors
10-19.1-39 Voting for directors ‑ Cumulative voting
10-19.1-40 Resignation of directors
10-19.1-41 Nonjudicial removal of directors
10-19.1-41.1 Removal of directors by judicial proceeding
10-19.1-42 Board vacancies
10-19.1-43 Board meetings
10-19.1-44 Absent directors
10-19.1-45 Quorum of directors
10-19.1-46 Act of the board
10-19.1-47 Action without meeting by directors
10-19.1-48 Board committees
10-19.1-49 Committee of disinterested persons
10-19.1-50 Standard of conduct for directors
10-19.1-51 Director conflicts of interest
10-19.1-52 Officers
10-19.1-53 Duties of officers and agents
10-19.1-54 Other officers
10-19.1-55 Multiple offices
10-19.1-56 Officers deemed elected
10-19.1-57 Contract rights
10-19.1-58 Resignation, removal, and vacancies for officers
10-19.1-59 Delegation by officers
10-19.1-60 Standard of conduct for officers
10-19.1-61 Authorized shares
10-19.1-61.1 Share dividends, divisions, and combinations
10-19.1-62 Subscriptions for shares
10-19.1-63 Consideration for shares ‑ Value and payment ‑ Liability
10-19.1-64 Rights to purchase
10-19.1-65 Pre-emptive rights
10-19.1-66 Share certificates ‑ Issuance and contents ‑ Uncertificated shares
10-19.1-67 Lost share certificates ‑ Replacement
10-19.1-68 Fractional shares
10-19.1-69 Liability of subscribers and shareholders with respect to shares
10-19.1-70 Restriction on transfer or registration of securities
10-19.1-71 Regular meetings of shareholders
10-19.1-72 Special meetings of shareholders
10-19.1-72.1 Court‑ordered meeting of shareholders
10-19.1-73 Notice of shareholder meetings
10-19.1-73.1 Electronic communications
10-19.1-73.2 Voting rights
10-19.1-73.3 Voting list
10-19.1-74 Act of the shareholders
10-19.1-74.1 Contractual requirement to submit matter to shareholders
10-19.1-75 Shareholder action without a meeting
10-19.1-75.1 Shareholder action by ballot
10-19.1-75.2 Remote communications for shareholder meetings
10-19.1-75.3 Number of shareholders
10-19.1-76 Quorum of shareholders
10-19.1-76.1 Voting of shares by organizations and legal representatives
10-19.1-76.2 Proxies
10-19.1-76.3 Acceptance of shareholder act by the corporation
10-19.1-77 Voting rights
10-19.1-78 Voting list
10-19.1-79 Voting of shares by organizations and legal representatives
10-19.1-80 Proxies
10-19.1-81 Voting trusts
10-19.1-82 Shareholder voting agreements
10-19.1-83 Shareholder control agreements
10-19.1-84 Books and records ‑ Inspection
10-19.1-85 Financial statements
10-19.1-85.1 Equitable remedies for shareholders
10-19.1-86 Actions by shareholders
10-19.1-87 Rights of dissenting shareholders
10-19.1-88 Procedures for asserting dissenters' rights
10-19.1-89 Loans ‑ Guarantees ‑ Suretyship
10-19.1-90 Advances
10-19.1-91 Indemnification
10-19.1-92 Distributions
10-19.1-93 Power to acquire shares
10-19.1-94 Liability of shareholders for illegal distributions
10-19.1-95 Liability of directors for illegal distributions
10-19.1-96 Merger ‑ Exchange ‑ Transfer
10-19.1-97 Plan of merger or exchange
10-19.1-98 Plan approval
10-19.1-99 Articles of merger ‑ Certificate
10-19.1-100 Merger of subsidiary into parent
10-19.1-100.1 Merger to effect a holding company reorganization
10-19.1-101 Abandonment of plan of merger or exchange
10-19.1-102 Effective date of merger or exchange ‑ Effect
10-19.1-102.1 Continuance of corporate authority
10-19.1-103 Merger or exchange with foreign organization
10-19.1-104 Transfer of assets ‑ When permitted
10-19.1-104.1 Conversion
10-19.1-104.2 Plan of conversion
10-19.1-104.3 Plan approval and amendment
10-19.1-104.4 Articles of conversion
10-19.1-104.5 Abandonment of conversion
10-19.1-104.6 Effective date of conversion ‑ Effect
10-19.1-105 Methods of dissolution
10-19.1-106 Voluntary dissolution prior to the issuance of shares
10-19.1-107 Voluntary dissolution after the issuance of shares
10-19.1-108 Filing notice of intent to dissolve ‑ Effect
10-19.1-109 Procedure in dissolution
10-19.1-110 Dissolution procedure for corporations that give notice to creditors and claimants
10-19.1-110.1 Dissolution procedure for corporations that do not give notice to creditors and claimants
10-19.1-111 Claims in dissolution
10-19.1-112 Revocation of dissolution proceedings
10-19.1-113 Articles of dissolution ‑ Certificate of dissolution ‑ Effect
10-19.1-113.1 Filing of articles of dissolution ‑ Effective date of dissolution ‑ Certificate
10-19.1-114 Supervised voluntary dissolution
10-19.1-115 Involuntary dissolution
10-19.1-116 Procedure in involuntary or supervised voluntary dissolution
10-19.1-117 Qualifications of receivers ‑ Powers
10-19.1-118 Action by attorney general
10-19.1-119 Filing claims in proceedings to dissolve
10-19.1-120 Discontinuance of dissolution proceedings
10-19.1-121 Decree of dissolution
10-19.1-122 Filing decree
10-19.1-123 Deposit with administrator of abandoned property of amount due certain shareholders ‑ Appropriation
10-19.1-124 Claims barred ‑ Exceptions
10-19.1-125 Right to sue or defend after dissolution
10-19.1-126 Omitted assets
10-19.1-127 Extension after duration expired
10-19.1-128 Effect of extension
10-19.1-129 Service of process on corporation, foreign corporation, and nonresident directors
10-19.1-130 State interested ‑ Proceedings
10-19.1-131 Foreign trade zones
10-19.1-132 Foreign corporation ‑ Governing law
10-19.1-133 Foreign corporation ‑ Name
10-19.1-134 Foreign corporation ‑ Admission of foreign corporation ‑ Transacting business ‑ Obtaining licenses and permits
10-19.1-135 Foreign corporation application for certificate of authority
10-19.1-136 Foreign corporation ‑ Issuance of certificate of authority
10-19.1-137 Foreign corporation ‑ Amendments to the certificate of authority
10-19.1-138 Foreign corporation ‑ Registered agent ‑ Registered office
10-19.1-139 Foreign corporation ‑ Merger of foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this state
10-19.1-139.1 Foreign corporation ‑ Conversion of foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this state
10-19.1-140 Foreign corporation ‑ Certificate of withdrawal
10-19.1-141 Foreign corporation ‑ Revocation of certificate of authority
10-19.1-142 Foreign corporation ‑ Transaction of business without certificate of authority
10-19.1-143 Foreign corporation ‑ Transactions not constituting transacting business
10-19.1-144 Foreign corporation ‑ Action by attorney general
10-19.1-145 Foreign corporation ‑ Service of process
10-19.1-146 Secretary of state ‑ Annual report of corporations and foreign corporations ‑ Involuntary dissolution ‑ Revocation of certificate of authority
10-19.1-146.1 Secretary of state ‑ Involuntary dissolution ‑ Revocation of certificate of authority
10-19.1-147 Fees for filing records ‑ Issuing certificates ‑ License fees
10-19.1-148 Secretary of state ‑ Powers ‑ Enforcement ‑ Penalty ‑ Appeal
10-19.1-148.1 Delivery to and filing of records by secretary of state and effective date
10-19.1-148.2 Correcting a filed record
10-19.1-149 Secretary of state ‑ Certificates and certified copies to be received in evidence
10-19.1-149.1 Secretary of state ‑ Confidential records
10-19.1-150 Secretary of state ‑ Forms to be furnished by the secretary of state
10-19.1-151 Miscellaneous ‑ Foreign trade zones
10-19.1-152 Audit reports and audit of corporations receiving state subsidies for production of alcohol or methanol for combination with gasoline
Chapter 10-20 - Business Corporations - Merger, Consolidation, and Sale [Repealed] Chapter 10-21 - Business Corporations - Dissolution [Repealed] Chapter 10-22 - Business Corporations - Foreign Corporations [Repealed] Chapter 10-23 - Business Corporations - Administration, Reports, Fees, Effect [Repealed] Chapter 10-24 - Nonprofit Corporations - General Provisions [Repealed] Chapter 10-25 - Nonprofit Corporations - Merger, Consolidation, and Sale [Repealed] Chapter 10-26 - Nonprofit Corporations - Dissolution [Repealed] Chapter 10-27 - Nonprofit Corporations - Foreign Corporations [Repealed] Chapter 10-28 - Nonprofit Corporations - Administration, Fees, Effect [Repealed]

Chapter 10-29 - Lost Stock and Transfer Books
Section Section Name
10-29-01 Stock and transfer books ‑ Affidavit ‑ Notice
10-29-02 Registration of stock
10-29-03 Notice for registration of stock
10-29-04 Stock and transfer list ‑ Certification
10-29-05 Stockholder's action

Chapter 10-30 - Development Corporations
Section Section Name
10-30-01 Organization
10-30-02 Purposes ‑ Loans from Bank of North Dakota
10-30-03 Incorporation
10-30-04 Powers of investment corporations
10-30-05 Business Corporation Act to apply
10-30-06 Capitalization
10-30-07 Board of directors
10-30-08 Nonstockholder members ‑ Loan limitation
10-30-09 Earned surplus
10-30-10 Obligation limitation
10-30-11 Deposit of funds ‑ Loans
10-30-12 Loans ‑ Investment by applicant
10-30-13 Pre-emptive right not authorized
10-30-14 Notes or obligations ‑ Legal investments
Chapter 10-30.1 - Venture Capital Corporations [Repealed] Chapter 10-30.2 - Myron G. Nelson Fund, Incorporated [Repealed] Chapter 10-30.3 - Future Fund, Incorporated [Repealed] Chapter 10-30.4 - Technology Transfer, Incorporated [Repealed]

Chapter 10-30.5 - North Dakota Development Fund, Incorporated
Section Section Name
10-30.5-01 Definitions
10-30.5-02 Purpose and fund uses
10-30.5-03 Organization
10-30.5-04 Powers
10-30.5-05 Management
10-30.5-06 Divestiture
10-30.5-07 Confidentiality of corporation records
10-30.5-08 Annual audit
10-30.5-09 Annual report
10-30.5-10 North Dakota development fund ‑ Continuing appropriation
10-30.5-11 Economic development funds ‑ Wage requirements
10-30.5-12 Entrepreneurship awards
10-30.5-13 Small business technology investment program
10-30.5-14 Research North Dakota venture investment program

Chapter 10-30.6 - Community Development Corporations
Section Section Name
10-30.6-01 Organization
10-30.6-02 Purposes
10-30.6-03 Incorporation
10-30.6-04 Powers of investment corporations
10-30.6-05 Board of directors
10-30.6-06 Earned surplus
10-30.6-07 Obligation limitation
10-30.6-08 Deposit of funds ‑ Loans
10-30.6-09 Pre-emptive right not authorized
10-30.6-10 Notes or obligations ‑ Legal investments

Chapter 10-31 - Professional Organizations Act
Section Section Name
10-31-01 Definitions
10-31-02 Articles of incorporation
10-31-02.1 Articles of organization
10-31-02.2 Registration
10-31-03 Applicability of chapter 10‑19.1
10-31-03.1 Applicability of chapter 10‑32.1
10-31-03.2 Applicability of chapter 45‑22
10-31-04 Purpose for which created - Minority ownership
10-31-05 Name
10-31-06 Executives and owners
10-31-07 Issuance and transfer of shares
10-31-07.1 Retirement plan trust ‑ Voting and nonvoting shares
10-31-07.2 Issuance and transfer of membership interests
10-31-07.3 Issuance and transfer of partnership interests
10-31-07.4 Issuance and transfer of shares, membership interests, and partnership interests - Exception for minority owners
10-31-08 Professional services through officers, managers, employees, agents
10-31-09 Professional relationship preserved ‑ Liability of owners ‑ Professional regulation
10-31-10 Legal disqualification
10-31-11 Disposition of shares, membership interests, or partnership interests on death or disqualification
10-31-12 Death of last or only shareholder ‑ Amendment of articles of incorporation ‑ Involuntary dissolution
10-31-13 Professional organizations ‑ Annual reports ‑ Renewal
10-31-13.1 Foreign professional organizations ‑ Practice in the state
10-31-14 Construction
Chapter 10-32 - Limited Liability Company Act [Repealed]

Chapter 10-32.1 - Uniform Limited Liability Company Act
Section Section Name
10-32.1-01 Citation
10-32.1-02 Definitions
10-32.1-03 Legal recognition of electronic records and electronic signatures
10-32.1-04 Knowledge and notice
10-32.1-05 Application to existing relationships
10-32.1-06 Reservation of legislative right
10-32.1-07 Nature, purpose, and duration of a limited liability company
10-32.1-08 Powers
10-32.1-09 Governing law
10-32.1-10 Supplemental principles of law
10-32.1-11 Limited liability company name (Contingent effective date - See note)
10-32.1-12 Reserved name
10-32.1-13 Operating agreement - Scope - Function - Limitations
10-32.1-14 Operating agreement effect on a limited liability company and persons becoming members - Preformation agreement
10-32.1-15 Operating agreement - Effect on third parties and relationship to records effective on behalf of a limited liability company
10-32.1-16 Registered office and registered agent
10-32.1-17 Change of registered office or registered agent
10-32.1-18 Resignation of registered agent
10-32.1-19 Service of process on a limited liability company, foreign limited liability company, and nonresident managers and governors
10-32.1-20 Formation of a limited liability company ‑ Articles of organization
10-32.1-21 Amendment or restatement of articles of organization
10-32.1-22 Signing and filing pursuant to a judicial order
10-32.1-23 No agency power of a member as a member
10-32.1-24 Statement of authority
10-32.1-25 Statement of denial
10-32.1-26 Liability of members, managers, and governors
10-32.1-27 Becoming a member
10-32.1-28 Form of contribution
10-32.1-29 Liability for contributions
10-32.1-30 Sharing of and right to distributions before dissolution
10-32.1-30.1 Sharing of profits and loss
10-32.1-31 Limitations on distribution
10-32.1-32 Liability for improper distributions
10-32.1-33 Direct action by a member
10-32.1-34 Derivative action
10-32.1-35 Proper plaintiff
10-32.1-36 Pleading
10-32.1-37 Special litigation committee
10-32.1-38 Proceeds and expenses
10-32.1-39 Management of a limited liability company
10-32.1-40 Indemnification and insurance
10-32.1-41 Standards of conduct for members, managers, and governors
10-32.1-42 Right of members, managers, governors, and dissociated members to information
10-32.1-43 Nature of a transferable interest
10-32.1-44 Transfer of a transferable interest
10-32.1-45 Charging order
10-32.1-46 Power of the personal representative of a deceased member
10-32.1-47 Power of a member to dissociate - Wrongful dissociation
10-32.1-48 Events causing dissociation
10-32.1-49 Effect of the dissociation of a person as member
10-32.1-50 Events causing dissolution
10-32.1-51 Winding up
10-32.1-52 Known claims against a dissolved limited liability company
10-32.1-53 Other claims against a dissolved limited liability company
10-32.1-54 Distribution of assets in winding up limited liability activities of the company
10-32.1-55 Merger, conversion, and domestication - Definitions
10-32.1-56 Merger and exchange
10-32.1-57 Action on a plan of merger or exchange by a constituent limited liability company
10-32.1-58 Filings required for a merger or exchange - Effective date
10-32.1-59 Effect of a merger
10-32.1-60 Effect of an exchange
10-32.1-61 Conversion
10-32.1-62 Plan of conversion
10-32.1-63 Plan approval and amendment
10-32.1-64 Articles of conversion
10-32.1-65 Abandonment of a conversion
10-32.1-66 Effective date of conversion - Effect
10-32.1-67 Domestication
10-32.1-68 Action on a plan of domestication by a domesticating limited liability company
10-32.1-69 Filings required for domestication - Effective date
10-32.1-70 Effect of domestication
10-32.1-71 Restrictions on approval of mergers, exchanges, conversions, and domestications
10-32.1-72 Foreign limited liability company - Governing law
10-32.1-73 Foreign limited liability company - Name
10-32.1-74 Foreign limited liability company - Admission of foreign limited liability company - Transacting business - Obtaining licenses and permits
10-32.1-75 Foreign limited liability company ‑ Application for a certificate of authority
10-32.1-76 Foreign limited liability company - Issuance of a certificate of authority
10-32.1-77 Foreign limited liability company ‑ Amendments to a certificate of authority
10-32.1-78 Foreign limited liability company - Registered agent - Registered office
10-32.1-79 Foreign limited liability company - Merger of a foreign limited liability company authorized to transact business in this state
10-32.1-80 Foreign limited liability company - Conversion of a foreign limited liability authorized to transact business in this state
10-32.1-81 Foreign limited liability company ‑ Certificate of withdrawal
10-32.1-82 Foreign limited liability company - Transactions not constituting transacting business
10-32.1-83 Foreign limited liability company - Service of process on a foreign limited liability company
10-32.1-84 Foreign limited liability company - Effect of failure to have a certificate of authority
10-32.1-85 Secretary of state - Powers - Enforcement
10-32.1-86 Secretary of state - Filing of records with secretary of state - Effective date
10-32.1-87 Secretary of state - Liability for inaccurate information in a filed record
10-32.1-88 Secretary of state - Correcting a filed record
10-32.1-89 Secretary of state ‑ Annual report to the secretary of state
10-32.1-90 Secretary of state - Involuntary termination - Revocation of certificate of authority
10-32.1-91 Secretary of state - Reinstatement following an involuntary termination or revocation of authority - Appeals
10-32.1-92 Secretary of state ‑ Fees and charges (Contingent effective date - See note)
10-32.1-93 Secretary of state - Certificate of existence and authorization
10-32.1-94 Secretary of state - Certificates and certified copies to be received in evidence
10-32.1-95 Secretary of state - Confidential records
10-32.1-96 Secretary of state - Forms
10-32.1-97 Attorney general - State interested in a proceeding
10-32.1-98 Attorney general - Action by the attorney general
10-32.1-99 Uniformity of application and construction
10-32.1-100 Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
10-32.1-101 Savings clause
10-32.1-102 Series of members, managers, transferable interests or assets ‑ General powers of series ‑ Governing authority ‑ Distributions ‑ Termination of series

Chapter 10-33 - Nonprofit Corporations
Section Section Name
10-33-01 Definitions
10-33-01.1 Legal recognition of electronic records and electronic signatures
10-33-01.2 Knowledge and notice
10-33-01.3 Reservation of legislative right
10-33-02 Application and election
10-33-03 Transition
10-33-04 Purposes
10-33-05 Incorporators
10-33-06 Articles
10-33-07 Private foundations ‑ Provisions considered contained in articles
10-33-08 Filing of articles of incorporation
10-33-09 Effective date of incorporation
10-33-10 Corporate name (Contingent effective date - See note)
10-33-11 Reserved name
10-33-12 Registered office ‑ Registered agent
10-33-13 Change of registered office ‑ Appointment or change of registered agent ‑ Change of name of registered agent
10-33-14 Amendment of articles
10-33-15 Procedure for amendment of articles
10-33-16 Articles of amendment
10-33-17 Effect of amendment
10-33-18 Filing articles of amendment
10-33-19 Effective date of articles of amendment
10-33-20 Amendment of articles in court‑supervised reorganization
10-33-21 General powers
10-33-22 Corporate seal
10-33-23 Defense of ultra vires
10-33-24 Unauthorized assumption of corporate powers ‑ Liability
10-33-25 Organization
10-33-26 Bylaws
10-33-27 Board
10-33-28 Number of directors
10-33-29 Qualifications and election of directors
10-33-30 Terms of directors
10-33-31 Acts not void or voidable
10-33-32 Compensation of directors
10-33-33 Classification of directors
10-33-34 Cumulative voting for directors
10-33-35 Resignation of directors
10-33-36 Nonjudicial removal of directors
10-33-37 Removal of directors by judicial proceeding
10-33-38 Board vacancies
10-33-39 Board meetings
10-33-40 Absent directors
10-33-41 Quorum of directors
10-33-42 Act of the board
10-33-43 Action without meeting by directors
10-33-44 Board committees
10-33-45 Standard of conduct for directors
10-33-46 Director conflicts of interest
10-33-47 Immunity of officers, directors, and trustees
10-33-48 Immunity of volunteers
10-33-49 Officers
10-33-50 Duties of officers and agents
10-33-51 Multiple offices
10-33-52 Officers deemed elected
10-33-53 Contract rights
10-33-54 Resignation, removal, and vacancies for officers
10-33-55 Delegation by officers
10-33-56 Standard of conduct for officers
10-33-57 Members
10-33-58 Membership certificates
10-33-59 Transfer of membership
10-33-60 Liability of members ‑ Third parties ‑ Dues, assessments, or fees
10-33-61 Resignation by members
10-33-62 Termination of membership
10-33-63 Purchase of memberships
10-33-64 Delegates
10-33-65 Annual meetings of voting members
10-33-66 Special meetings of voting members
10-33-67 Court‑ordered meeting of voting members
10-33-68 Notice of member meetings
10-33-69 Record date ‑ Determining members entitled to notice and vote
10-33-70 Members' list for meeting
10-33-71 Right to vote
10-33-72 Act of the members
10-33-72.1 Contractual requirement to submit a matter to the members
10-33-73 Member action without a meeting
10-33-74 Member action by ballot
10-33-75 Remote communications for member meetings
10-33-76 Quorum of members
10-33-77 Proxies
10-33-78 Acceptance of member act by the corporation
10-33-79 Voting agreements
10-33-80 Books and records ‑ Financial statement
10-33-81 Equitable remedies for members
10-33-82 Loans ‑ Guarantees ‑ Suretyship
10-33-83 Advances
10-33-84 Indemnification
10-33-85 Merger, consolidation, or transfer
10-33-86 Plan of merger or consolidation
10-33-87 Plan approval
10-33-88 Articles of merger or consolidation ‑ Certificate
10-33-89 Abandonment
10-33-90 Effective date of merger or consolidation ‑ Effect
10-33-91 Continuance of corporate authority
10-33-92 Merger or consolidation with foreign corporation
10-33-93 Merger of corporation conducting activities as a hospital with a corporation organized for profit ‑ Retention of property tax status
10-33-94 Transfer of assets ‑ When permitted
10-33-95 Certain assets not to be diverted
10-33-96 Methods of dissolution
10-33-97 Voluntary dissolution by incorporators
10-33-98 Voluntary dissolution by board and members with voting rights
10-33-99 Filing notice of intent to dissolve ‑ Effect
10-33-100 Procedure in dissolution
10-33-101 Dissolution procedure for corporations that give notice to creditors and claimants
10-33-102 Dissolution procedure for corporations that do not give notice to creditors and claimants
10-33-103 Filing of articles of dissolution ‑ Effective date of dissolution ‑ Certificate of dissolution
10-33-104 Revocation of dissolution proceedings
10-33-105 Distribution of assets
10-33-106 Supervised voluntary dissolution
10-33-107 Involuntary dissolution
10-33-108 Procedure in involuntary or supervised voluntary dissolution
10-33-109 Qualifications of receivers ‑ Powers
10-33-110 Filing claims in proceedings to dissolve
10-33-111 Discontinuance of dissolution proceedings
10-33-112 Decree of dissolution
10-33-113 Filing decree
10-33-114 Deposit with administrator of abandoned property of amount due certain persons ‑ Appropriation
10-33-115 Claims barred ‑ Exceptions
10-33-116 Right to sue or defend after dissolution
10-33-117 Omitted assets
10-33-118 Extension after duration expired
10-33-119 Effect of extension
10-33-120 Service of process on corporation, foreign corporation, and nonresident directors
10-33-121 State interested ‑ Proceedings
10-33-122 Attorney general ‑ Notice to ‑ Waiting period
10-33-123 Powers of attorney general
10-33-124 Certified nonprofit development corporation ‑ Application
10-33-125 Foreign corporation ‑ Governing law
10-33-126 Foreign corporation ‑ Name
10-33-127 Foreign corporation ‑ Admission of foreign corporation conducting activities ‑ Obtaining licenses and permits
10-33-128 Foreign corporation application for certificate of authority
10-33-129 Foreign corporation ‑ Issuance of certificate of authority
10-33-130 Foreign corporation ‑ Amendments to the certificate of authority
10-33-131 Foreign corporation ‑ Registered agent ‑ Registered office
10-33-132 Foreign corporation ‑ Merger of foreign corporation authorized to conduct activities in this state
10-33-133 Foreign corporation ‑ Certificate of withdrawal
10-33-134 Foreign corporation ‑ Revocation of certificate of authority
10-33-135 Foreign corporation ‑ Conduct of activity without certificate of authority ‑ Civil penalty
10-33-136 Foreign corporation ‑ Conduct not constituting conducting activities
10-33-137 Foreign corporation ‑ Action by attorney general
10-33-138 Foreign corporation ‑ Service of process
10-33-139 Secretary of state ‑ Annual report of corporations and foreign corporations
10-33-140 Secretary of state ‑ Fees and charges (Contingent effective date - See note)
10-33-141 Secretary of state ‑ Enforcement ‑ Penalty ‑ Appeal
10-33-141.1 Delivery to and filing of records by secretary of state and effective date
10-33-141.2 Correcting a filed record
10-33-141.3 Secretary of state ‑ Involuntary dissolution ‑ Revocation of certificate of authority
10-33-142 Secretary of state ‑ Evidence
10-33-142.1 Secretary of state ‑ Confidential records
10-33-143 Secretary of state ‑ Forms
10-33-144 Transaction by a nonprofit corporation operating or controlling a hospital or nursing home ‑ Notice to attorney general ‑ Waiting period
10-33-145 Transaction by a nonprofit corporation or entity operating or controlling a hospital or nursing home ‑ Attorney general's powers and duties ‑ Experts ‑ Continuing appropriation
10-33-146 Transaction by a nonprofit corporation or entity operating or controlling a hospital or nursing home ‑ Notice of decision ‑ Public meeting ‑ Meeting notice
10-33-147 Transaction by a nonprofit corporation or entity operating or controlling a hospital or nursing home ‑ Attorney general decision
10-33-148 Investigation ‑ Subpoena ‑ Hearing ‑ Powers of the attorney general
10-33-149 Authority of the attorney general or a court is not impaired

Chapter 10-34 - Real Estate Investment Trusts
Section Section Name
10-34-01 Definitions
10-34-02 Real estate investment trust authorized
10-34-02.1 Reservation of legislative right
10-34-03 Relationship to other laws
10-34-04 Compliance with title ‑ Registered office ‑ Registered agent (Contingent effective date - See note)
10-34-05 Renewal of registration
10-34-06 Service of process on real estate investment trust and nonresident trustees
10-34-07 Powers
10-34-08 Restrictions on investments and use ‑ Ownership of farmland prohibited
10-34-09 Fees

Chapter 10-35 - Publicly Traded Corporations
Section Section Name
10-35-01 Citation
10-35-02 Definitions
10-35-03 Application and effect of chapter
10-35-04 Application of chapter 10‑19.1
10-35-05 Amendment of the bylaws
10-35-06 Board of directors
10-35-07 Nomination of directors
10-35-08 Access to corporation's proxy statement
10-35-09 Election of directors
10-35-10 Reimbursement of proxy expenses
10-35-11 Supermajority provisions prohibited
10-35-12 Regular meeting of shareholders
10-35-13 Call of special meeting of shareholders
10-35-14 Shareholder proposals of business at a regular meeting
10-35-15 Shareholder proposals of amendment of the articles
10-35-16 Requirements for convening shareholder meetings
10-35-17 Approval of certain issuances of shares
10-35-18 Pre-emptive rights
10-35-19 Conduct and business of shareholder meetings
10-35-20 Action by shareholders without a meeting
10-35-21 Financial statements
10-35-22 Duration of poison pills limited
10-35-23 Protection of power of current directors over poison pill
10-35-24 Minimum share ownership triggering level for poison pills
10-35-25 Optional restrictions or prohibitions on poison pills
10-35-26 Adoption of antitakeover provisions
10-35-27 Liberal construction
10-35-28 Annual report ‑ Franchise fee
10-35-29 Filing of annual report and payment of publicly traded corporation franchise fee
10-35-30 Collection of publicly traded corporation franchise fee ‑ Preferred debt
10-35-31 Penalties ‑ Administrative dissolution
10-35-32 Secretary of state ‑ Powers ‑ Enforcement ‑ Penalty ‑ Appeal
10-35-33 Funds received

Chapter 10-36 - Nonprofit Limited Liability Company Act
Section Section Name
10-36-01 Citation
10-36-02 Definitions
10-36-03 Applicability of chapters 10‑32.1 and 10‑33
10-36-04 Tax status of a nonprofit limited liability company
10-36-05 Limitations on persons who may be members
10-36-06 Notice to and authority of attorney general
10-36-07 Secretary of state ‑ Annual report of nonprofit limited liability companies and foreign nonprofit limited liability companies
10-36-08 Secretary of state ‑ Fees and charges (Contingent effective date - See note)
10-36-09 Secretary of state ‑ Enforcement ‑ Appeal ‑ Penalty

Title 11 - Counties

Chapter 11-01 - Names and Boundaries of Counties
Section Section Name
11-01-01 Names and boundaries
11-01-02 Adams County
11-01-03 Barnes County
11-01-04 Benson County
11-01-05 Billings County
11-01-06 Bottineau County
11-01-07 Bowman County
11-01-08 Burke County
11-01-09 Burleigh County
11-01-10 Cass County
11-01-11 Cavalier County
11-01-12 Dickey County
11-01-13 Divide County
11-01-14 Dunn County
11-01-15 Eddy County
11-01-16 Emmons County
11-01-17 Foster County
11-01-18 Golden Valley County
11-01-19 Grand Forks County
11-01-20 Grant County
11-01-21 Griggs County
11-01-22 Hettinger County
11-01-23 Kidder County
11-01-24 LaMoure County
11-01-25 Logan County
11-01-26 McHenry County
11-01-27 McIntosh County
11-01-28 McKenzie County
11-01-29 McLean County
11-01-30 Mercer County
11-01-31 Morton County
11-01-32 Mountrail County
11-01-33 Nelson County
11-01-34 Oliver County
11-01-35 Pembina County
11-01-36 Pierce County
11-01-37 Ramsey County
11-01-38 Ransom County
11-01-39 Renville County
11-01-40 Richland County
11-01-41 Rolette County
11-01-42 Sargent County
11-01-43 Sheridan County
11-01-44 Sioux County
11-01-45 Slope County
11-01-46 Stark County
11-01-47 Steele County
11-01-48 Stutsman County
11-01-49 Towner County
11-01-50 Traill County
11-01-51 Walsh County
11-01-52 Ward County
11-01-53 Wells County
11-01-54 Williams County
Chapter 11-02 - Organization of Counties From Unorganized Territory [Repealed]

Chapter 11-03 - Division of Counties
Section Section Name
11-03-01 Division of counties ‑ Electors' petition ‑ Election held
11-03-02 Petition ‑ Contents ‑ Signers necessary
11-03-03 Notice of election ‑ Canvass and return of votes cast
11-03-04 Ballot ‑ Form
11-03-05 Affirmative vote necessary ‑ Notice to secretary of state ‑ Notice to governor
11-03-06 Governor to appoint county commissioners ‑ When county deemed in existence
11-03-07 Temporary county seat ‑ How located
11-03-08 Board of county commissioners to appoint county officers ‑ Exception
11-03-09 Division of county into commissioners' districts ‑ Terms of office of commissioners first elected
11-03-10 Records to be transcribed
11-03-11 Indebtedness of new county to original county ‑ How and when determined
11-03-12 Indebtedness of new county to original county to be paid in bonds
11-03-13 Issuance of bonds ‑ Classification ‑ Exchange by original county
11-03-14 County treasurer to keep bond register
11-03-15 Commissioners of new county to issue bonds in denominations required by original county ‑ Exception ‑ Delivery
11-03-16 Tax levy by new county for payment of bonds
11-03-17 Tax collected for payment of bonds must be used for that purpose ‑ Use of surplus
11-03-18 Payment to new county when public funds of original county exceed its indebtedness
11-03-19 Special funds belonging to taxing districts within new county ‑ Delivery ‑ Distribution
11-03-20 Commissioners of original county to fill vacancies and redistrict county
11-03-21 School and road districts renumbered and renamed
11-03-22 Validity of bonds issued by school district not affected by division
11-03-23 Original county cannot collect revenue in new county
11-03-24 New county within judicial district
11-03-25 Judges to appoint term of district court in new county
11-03-26 Writs, bonds, and recognizances issued from new county
11-03-27 Fees of county commissioners
11-03-28 Elections governed by general election law

Chapter 11-04 - County Seat Location and Removal
Section Section Name
11-04-01 Selection of candidates for permanent county seat at primary election
11-04-02 Petitions for permanent location of county seat
11-04-03 General election on question of permanent location of county seat
11-04-04 County seat ‑ Removal ‑ Petition ‑ Election
11-04-05 Petition for removal of county seat must be verified
11-04-06 Election on county seat removal ‑ Notice ‑ How conducted ‑ Returns ‑ How made
11-04-07 Form of ballot on county seat removal
11-04-08 Affirmative vote necessary to remove county seat ‑ Notice of result
11-04-09 Contents of notice of county seat removal ‑ When county seat deemed changed
11-04-10 Statement of result of election for removal of county seat ‑ Where filed
11-04-11 Interval required between elections for the removal of a county seat
11-04-12 County seat not on railroad ‑ Election any year
11-04-13 City recognized as county seat ‑ Removal and relocation

Chapter 11-05 - Consolidation of Counties
Section Section Name
11-05-01 Definition of terms
11-05-02 Board of county commissioners to submit consolidation plan to electorate
11-05-03 Consolidation of all territory within organized county with two or more counties ‑ Petitions required ‑ Election
11-05-04 Notice of election ‑ How given
11-05-05 Form of ballot
11-05-06 Canvass of votes and returns ‑ How made
11-05-07 Affirmative vote necessary to consolidate counties
11-05-08 Resubmission of question
11-05-09 County auditor to notify secretary of state of result of election
11-05-09.1 Officer elections
11-05-09.2 Consolidated county
11-05-10 Secretary of state to notify governor of result of election ‑ Governor's proclamation
11-05-11 Equalization of assets and liabilities of counties
11-05-11.1 Arbitration of disagreement
11-05-12 Records and equipment transferred to adjoining county
11-05-13 Money and property delivered to adjoining county ‑ Money to be kept in separate fund
11-05-14 When consolidation is complete
11-05-15 Officers of petitioning county to hold office until time expires ‑ Duties
11-05-16 Judicial actions and proceedings transferred to courts of adjoining county
11-05-17 Trial of criminal cases transferred to adjoining county
11-05-18 Officers shall not be elected in petitioning county
11-05-19 Members of board of county commissioners of petitioning county to meet with board of adjoining county ‑ Expiration of terms of officers of petitioning county
11-05-20 Board of county commissioners of adjoining county to redistrict new county
11-05-21 Compensation of commissioners of petitioning county ‑ Vacancy not to be filled
11-05-22 Territory in petitioning county to remain in same legislative district until apportionment ‑ Election of legislators ‑ How conducted
11-05-23 Authority of officers of adjoining county
11-05-24 Petitioning and adjoining counties liable for only their own debts
11-05-25 Power of consolidated county to levy taxes to pay debts
11-05-26 Board of county commissioners of consolidated county may issue evidences of indebtedness
11-05-27 Suits against petitioning county brought against adjoining county ‑ Payment of judgment against petitioning county

Chapter 11-05.1 - County Consolidation Committee
Section Section Name
11-05.1-01 County consolidation committee
11-05.1-02 Chairman ‑ Secretary ‑ Quorum
11-05.1-03 Powers and duties ‑ Contents of plan
11-05.1-04 Approval of consolidation plan
11-05.1-05 Approval of new county government plan
11-05.1-06 Expenses

Chapter 11-06 - Changing County Lines
Section Section Name
11-06-01 Changing county lines by transfer of territory from one county to another authorized ‑ Petitions required
11-06-02 Area and population requirements of county after change in boundaries ‑ When petition disregarded
11-06-03 Election required ‑ Duties of boards of county commissioners
11-06-03.1 Boards of county commissioners to submit plan of county consolidation committee to electors
11-06-04 Election ‑ Notice ‑ Ballot ‑ Returns
11-06-05 Petition and election within three years of prior election
11-06-06 When territory transferred ‑ Assessment of taxes ‑ Judicial and official proceedings ‑ Township officers continue in office
11-06-07 Debts of transferred territory ‑ Payment to county from which transferred
11-06-08 Redistricting when county enlarged
11-06-09 When territory less than one congressional township ‑ Election

Chapter 11-07 - Redistricting County
Section Section Name
11-07-01 County redistricting board ‑ Membership ‑ Powers
11-07-02 When districts must be changed ‑ Additional meeting ‑ Public hearing ‑ Notice
11-07-03 Method of redistricting ‑ Election of commissioners at large if redistricting not accomplished by time certain
11-07-03.1 Optional method of redistricting ‑ Board of county commissioners may exercise option ‑ Combination of districts ‑ Election at large of candidates from districts
11-07-04 Commissioners' terms of office ‑ Staggered terms
11-07-05 First redistricting under chapter
11-07-06 Petitions ‑ Signers required ‑ Submission of question to voters

Chapter 11-08 - County Consolidated Office Form of County Government
Section Section Name
11-08-01 Who may adopt county consolidated office form of government
11-08-02 Board of county commissioners to submit plan to electorate
11-08-02.1 Board of county commissioners may submit plan
11-08-03 Election ‑ Notice ‑ How conducted ‑ Canvass ‑ Return
11-08-04 Ballot ‑ Form
11-08-05 Vote required ‑ Effective date ‑ Procedure for discontinuance
11-08-06 Officers in county adopting consolidated office form of government
11-08-07 Appointive officers ‑ County commissioners, sheriff, and state's attorney elected ‑ Terms of office ‑ How vacancy filled
11-08-08 When appointment of officers made ‑ Qualification
11-08-09 Compensation of officers
11-08-10 Sheriff or state's attorney of adjoining county may run for election ‑ Term of office ‑ Compensation
11-08-11 Powers and duties of county auditor
11-08-12 Powers and duties of board of county commissioners
11-08-13 Powers and duties of other officers
11-08-14 Deputies and employees ‑ Appointment ‑ Compensation ‑ Terms
11-08-15 Removal of officers

Chapter 11-09 - County Managership
Section Section Name
11-09-01 County manager government ‑ Forms
11-09-02 Board of county commissioners to submit plan to electorate
11-09-02.1 Petition ‑ Question submitted to electors
11-09-03 Board of county commissioners may submit plan
11-09-04 Notice of election ‑ How election held ‑ Canvass ‑ Return
11-09-05 Ballot for submitting question of the adoption of one of the county manager forms of government
11-09-06 Ballot for submitting question of adopting the short form of county managership
11-09-07 Vote required ‑ Effective date
11-09-08 Board of county commissioners ‑ Election ‑ Term of office ‑ Vacancies
11-09-09 Powers of board of county commissioners ‑ Failure of witness to obey order of board is a misdemeanor
11-09-10 Appointment of county manager ‑ Tenure of office ‑ Compensation
11-09-10.1 Election of county manager ‑ Tenure of office ‑ Compensation ‑ Vacancy ‑ Removal ‑ Recall
11-09-11 Manager and officers attend meetings of board of county commissioners
11-09-12 Powers and duties of county manager
11-09-13 Removal of an appointed county manager
11-09-14 Administrative activities, responsibility of county manager
11-09-15 Administrative activities assigned to departments in county adopting county manager form of government
11-09-16 Directors of departments appointed
11-09-17 Auditor ‑ Who to act
11-09-18 State's attorney to be elected ‑ Powers ‑ Duties
11-09-19 Sheriff ‑ Election ‑ Duties ‑ Powers
11-09-20 Treasurer ‑ Who to perform functions
11-09-21 Designation of depository in lieu of appointment of treasurer
11-09-22 County judge ‑ Election ‑ Duties
11-09-23 Clerk of the district court ‑ Who shall act
11-09-24 County superintendent of schools ‑ Election or appointment ‑ Duties
11-09-25 Recorder ‑ Who to act
11-09-26 Constable ‑ Office abolished ‑ Who to perform duties
11-09-27 Coroner ‑ Office abolished ‑ Who to perform duties
11-09-28 County justice ‑ Office abolished ‑ Who to perform duties
11-09-29 Public administrator ‑ Office abolished ‑ Who to perform duties
11-09-30 Surveyor ‑ Office abolished ‑ Who to perform duties
11-09-31 When not clear who is to exercise power, board of county commissioners designate officer
11-09-32 Appointment of subordinates ‑ Terms of office
11-09-33 Removal of subordinate officers and employees
11-09-34 Bonds of county officers
11-09-35 Schedule of compensation
11-09-36 Salary of subordinates ‑ Fees paid over to treasurer
11-09-37 County officers and employees to pay public moneys to treasurer
11-09-38 Board of county commissioners not to interfere in appointments or removals ‑ Penalty
11-09-39 Preparation and submission of the budget
11-09-40 Finances ‑ Administration
11-09-41 No money drawn from treasury unless in pursuance of appropriation ‑ Accounts of appropriations
11-09-42 Reports of financial officer to board of county commissioners
11-09-43 Books of officers, manager, director of finance audited
11-09-44 Purchasing agent ‑ Powers and duties ‑ Supplies purchased on bids ‑ Sale of supplies
11-09-45 Public works ‑ Who in charge ‑ Duties
11-09-46 Public welfare ‑ Who in charge ‑ Duties
11-09-47 Interest in contracts by officers and employees prohibited
11-09-48 Election as to retention of plan

Chapter 11-09.1 - Home Rule Counties
Section Section Name
11-09.1-01 Methods of proposing home rule charter
11-09.1-02 Charter commission ‑ Membership ‑ Preparation and submission of charter ‑ Compensation and expenses ‑ Publication
11-09.1-03 Submission of charter to electors
11-09.1-04 Ratification by majority vote ‑ Supersession of existing charter and conflicting state laws ‑ Exception ‑ Filing of copies of new charter
11-09.1-04.1 Multicounty home rule
11-09.1-05 Powers
11-09.1-05.1 Sales tax revenue transfer to school districts prohibited
11-09.1-06 Amendment or repeal
11-09.1-06.1 Conformance with statute or court order ‑ Amendment
11-09.1-07 Commission ‑ Terms of office ‑ Vacancies
11-09.1-08 Restriction on proposals to amend or repeal
11-09.1-09 Manner of calling and holding elections
11-09.1-10 Effect of amendment or repeal on salary or term of office
11-09.1-11 General powers preserved
11-09.1-12 Vested property ‑ Rights of action ‑ Actions saved
11-09.1-13 Enforcement of criminal penalties
11-09.1-14 Payment of expenses for indigent defense services

Chapter 11-09.2 - County Lodging Tax
Section Section Name
11-09.2-01 County lodging tax ‑ Imposition ‑ Amount ‑ Disposition
11-09.2-02 County lodging and restaurant tax ‑ Imposition ‑ Amount ‑ Disposition
11-09.2-03 County visitors' promotion fund ‑ Establishment ‑ Purpose
11-09.2-04 Budget ‑ Contracts
11-09.2-05 Payment of tax ‑ Collection by tax commissioner ‑ Administrative expenses allowed ‑ Rules

Chapter 11-10 - General Provisions
Section Section Name
11-10-01 County a corporate body ‑ Powers
11-10-02 Number and election of county officers
11-10-02.1 Employment of county surveyors
11-10-02.2 County supervisor of assessments ‑ Appointment
11-10-02.3 Appointment of state's attorney upon voter approval
11-10-03 Additional justices and constables for unorganized townships
11-10-04 Officer must be qualified elector ‑ Exceptions
11-10-04.1 Board members must reside in taxing district
11-10-05 When terms of county officers commence ‑ When officers qualify
11-10-05.1 When terms of county commissioners commence
11-10-06 Bonds of county officers
11-10-07 Bonds required in counties where offices consolidated
11-10-08 Bonds of county officers to be recorded
11-10-09 Oath of county officers
11-10-10 Salaries of elected county officers
11-10-10.1 Legislative intent in regard to county salaries
11-10-10.2 Salary of clerk of the district court
11-10-10.3 Salaries of county superintendents of schools for 1947, 1948, 1949, and 1950
11-10-10.4 Compensation and expenses of county commissioners for 1949, 1950, 1951, and 1952
11-10-10.5 County superintendent of schools ‑ Officer
11-10-11 Appointment and salary of deputies and clerks
11-10-12 Deputy county officials ‑ Bonds
11-10-13 Oath of deputies
11-10-14 Fees received by county officers turned over to county treasurer
11-10-15 Mileage of officials and employees
11-10-16 Statement to claim mileage
11-10-17 Officers to make settlement
11-10-18 Penalty for failure to render or settle accounts
11-10-19 Use of photography in making county records
11-10-19.1 Use of photography in making county records
11-10-20 Board of county commissioners to provide offices, courtroom, jail ‑ Where public records kept ‑ Authorization for central filing of documents of recorder and clerk of district court
11-10-21 Committee to purchase certain supplies for county
11-10-22 Unlawful for officer to purchase county warrant or evidence of debt ‑ Penalty
11-10-23 Fee bill to be posted ‑ Penalty
11-10-24 Authorization to organize associations of county governments
11-10-25 Nepotism by county officials restricted
11-10-26 Appeal after deposit for taking
11-10-27 Presumption of regular adoption, enactment, or amendment of resolution or ordinance
11-10-28 Newly elected or appointed county officials ‑ Training
11-10-29 Refund of taxes or fees ‑ Minimum amount
11-10-30 Acceptance of payment by credit card or other payment method
11-10-31 Addition of penalty to traffic signs ‑ Requirements
11-10-32 Prohibition ‑ Connection of utility services
11-10-33 When a county may maintain or vacate streets in a dissolved city

Chapter 11-10.1 - County Director of Tax Equalization
Section Section Name
11-10.1-01 County director of tax equalization
11-10.1-02 Bond ‑ Oath of office
11-10.1-03 Deputies ‑ Clerks
11-10.1-04 Payment of expenses
11-10.1-05 Powers and duties of county director of tax equalization ‑ Qualifications of assessors
11-10.1-06 Assumption of certain duties by county director of tax equalization
11-10.1-07 Joint county director of tax equalization ‑ County directors may also be city assessors or township assessors

Chapter 11-10.2 - County Officer Combination, Separation, and Redesignation
Section Section Name
11-10.2-01 County officer combination, separation, and redesignation options
11-10.2-02 Methods of accomplishing office combination, separation, or redesignation of elective or appointive status
11-10.2-03 Analysis required ‑ Contents of plan ‑ Limitations
11-10.2-04 Plan implementation ‑ Revision or abandonment of plan
11-10.2-05 Combination or separation of appointive offices

Chapter 11-10.3 - Multisubdivisions Office Combinations
Section Section Name
11-10.3-01 Multicounty combination of elective offices
11-10.3-02 Contents of plan ‑ Limitations
11-10.3-03 Office sharing among political subdivisions

Chapter 11-11 - Board of County Commissioners
Section Section Name
11-11-01 Number of county commissioners
11-11-02 Commissioner must be resident of district ‑ Exceptions
11-11-03 Term of office of commissioners
11-11-03.1 Commissioners' service on other boards ‑ Term
11-11-04 Specific provisions to be contained in bond of county commissioners
11-11-05 Meetings of board ‑ Time and place ‑ Pledge of allegiance
11-11-05.1 Joint meetings of boards of county commissioners for consideration of levies of taxing districts in multiple counties
11-11-06 Sessions of board to be public ‑ County matters heard at session only
11-11-07 Quorum ‑ Tie vote defers decision
11-11-08 Chairman ‑ Election ‑ Duties
11-11-09 County seal
11-11-10 Power of board to preserve order ‑ Fines ‑ Collection
11-11-11 General duties of board of county commissioners
11-11-12 Board of county commissioners to provide courts with supplies and attendants
11-11-13 Board to ascertain amount of satisfaction of tax lien money
11-11-14 Powers of board of county commissioners
11-11-15 Board may obtain copies of field notes and plats made by United States government
11-11-16 Board has power to erect, repair, and maintain buildings from current revenue
11-11-17 Board of county commissioners may supervise the building or repairing of roads, bridges, and property of the county ‑ Compensation
11-11-18 Board to submit extraordinary outlay to vote
11-11-19 When commissioners may purchase land without election
11-11-19.1 Lease purchase ‑ Building authority
11-11-20 Notice of election on question of extraordinary expenditure
11-11-21 Proposition to tax must accompany question submitted
11-11-22 Vote necessary ‑ How tax levied and collected
11-11-23 Record of vote ‑ Board cannot rescind
11-11-24 Limitation on tax levy for extraordinary expenditure
11-11-25 Money applied only to expenditure for which raised
11-11-25.1 Disposition of unexpended and unencumbered county taxes levied for a specific purpose
11-11-26 When board shall advertise for bids for fuel
11-11-27 Contents of fuel bids advertisement ‑ When bids may be opened ‑ Lowest bidder accepted
11-11-28 Bid must be accompanied by a bond ‑ When certified or cashier's check allowed
11-11-29 Contract ‑ Form ‑ Contents ‑ Majority vote necessary ‑ When payment made
11-11-30 When contracts for furnishing election supplies let
11-11-31 Construction of public buildings ‑ Bond of contractor
11-11-32 Commissioners may employ architect ‑ Compensation
11-11-33 Special funds may be transferred
11-11-34 Auditing building accounts of board of county commissioners
11-11-35 Board to keep records of proceedings
11-11-36 Order of business
11-11-37 Proceedings of board of county commissioners to be published in official newspaper ‑ When published
11-11-38 Proceedings of county commissioners ‑ Copies received as evidence
11-11-39 Appeal from decision of board by aggrieved person ‑ Bond ‑ Costs and fees payable
11-11-40 Appeal from decision of board by county by state's attorney on demand
11-11-41 Notice
11-11-42 When appeal filed ‑ When tried
11-11-43 Appeals docketed ‑ Procedure
11-11-44 District court may enter final judgment on appeal ‑ Enforcement
11-11-45 Judgments against counties ‑ Power of board of county commissioners
11-11-46 Payment of judgment obtained by state or an agency thereof against county ‑ Duty of county commissioners and auditor
11-11-47 Tax is paid into judgment payment fund
11-11-48 Property in county not subject to seizure for judgment
11-11-49 Board may offer reward
11-11-50 Former members of armed services' room in courthouses
11-11-51 Petitions to board of county commissioners ‑ Qualifications of signers
11-11-52 Board may provide room for historical society
11-11-53 Appropriation for historical works ‑ Authorization of tax levy ‑ Approval of state historical society and attorney general
11-11-53.1 Donation of historical artifacts
11-11-54 Nonprofit fair corporations ‑ Receipt of real or personal property for fair purposes
11-11-55 County may agree to make improvements on private roads ‑ Costs of improvements to constitute lien on real estate
11-11-55.1 Petition or resolution for improvements ‑ Levy of special assessments ‑ Levy of infrastructure fee
11-11-56 Comprehensive health planning by counties and county funding of areawide comprehensive health planning
11-11-57 Counties may cooperate in predatory animal and injurious rodent control
11-11-57.1 Funds available for predatory control
11-11-58 Programs and activities for senior citizens ‑ Expenditure of funds
11-11-59 Creation of booster station by election
11-11-60 Booster station tax levy authorized
11-11-61 Booster station levy exemptions ‑ Townships not served
11-11-62 County restriction of adult establishments ‑ Definitions
11-11-63 Spouse abuse programs ‑ Expenditure of funds
11-11-64 Bond guarantee fund ‑ Purpose ‑ Limitations
11-11-65 Programs and activities for handicapped persons ‑ Expenditure of funds
11-11-66 Board may establish centennial coordinating committee
11-11-67 Programs and activities of nonprofit organizations that assist the arts ‑ Expenditure of funds
11-11-68 Limitation on authority ‑ Seed
11-11-69 Cooperative purchasing ‑ Authorized
11-11-70 Development by a foreign adversary ‑ Prohibition
11-11-71 Floodplain management ordinances ‑ Requirements ‑ Limitations ‑ Definitions ‑ Enforcement

Chapter 11-11.1 - Job Development Authorities
Section Section Name
11-11.1-01 Job development authority ‑ Board of directors' members qualifications
11-11.1-01.1 Joint job development authority ‑ Board of directors
11-11.1-02 Members of the job development authority board of directors ‑ Term of office ‑ Oath ‑ Expenses
11-11.1-03 Powers and duties of job development authorities
11-11.1-04 Tax levy for job development authorities ‑ Financial report
11-11.1-05 Organization of authorities ‑ Temporary mill levy
11-11.1-06 Alternative levy for industrial development organizations
11-11.1-07 Dedication of tax revenues

Chapter 11-12 - Changing Number of County Commissioners
Section Section Name
11-12-01 Petition to change number of county commissioners ‑ Election on question
11-12-02 Notice of election ‑ How given
11-12-03 Ballot ‑ Form
11-12-04 Increase in number of commissioners authorized ‑ New districts formed
11-12-05 Commissioners for new districts appointed
11-12-06 Commissioners for new districts ‑ When elected ‑ Terms of office
11-12-07 Decrease in number of commissioners authorized ‑ Redistricting county ‑ When effective

Chapter 11-13 - County Auditor
Section Section Name
11-13-01 When county auditor to qualify and take office
11-13-02 Duties of county auditor
11-13-02.1 Duties of county official in rendering services to private individuals, firms, or corporations ‑ Fees to be charged ‑ Disposition of fees ‑ Records to be kept
11-13-03 Auditor's reception book
11-13-04 Auditor is chief financial officer of county ‑ To keep account with treasurer
11-13-05 Verification of cash
11-13-06 Auditor to issue warrants to taxing districts
11-13-07 County auditor to keep tax deed record
11-13-08 Certified copy of tax deed record prima facie evidence
11-13-09 Auditor to furnish copy of proceedings of board of county commissioners to newspaper
11-13-10 Auditor to certify abstracts ‑ Fees
11-13-11 Auditor to prepare plats of school districts ‑ Record
11-13-12 Auditor's certificate of taxes and special assessments on deeds, contracts for deed, plats, replats, and patents
11-13-13 Auditor's record of transfer of title to real property
11-13-14 Auditor's certificate on conveyances to the state of North Dakota ‑ Recording conveyance
11-13-15 County auditor to furnish tax information to mortgagee of lands in county
11-13-16 When county auditor may call special election
11-13-17 Destruction of county records
11-13-18 Reporting name of blind person for which exemption is claimed

Chapter 11-14 - County Treasurer
Section Section Name
11-14-01 Treasurer eligible two terms only
11-14-02 When county treasurer to qualify and take office
11-14-03 Additional bond may be required of treasurer
11-14-04 Failure to give additional bond
11-14-05 County treasurer to certify abstracts ‑ Fees
11-14-06 County treasurer to receive and pay out county money
11-14-07 Treasurer to keep record of cash
11-14-08 Duties of the county treasurer ‑ Annual settlement
11-14-09 Treasurer's receipts for money received ‑ Copy deposited with auditor
11-14-10 Daily report to auditor ‑ Distribution of funds
11-14-11 Report to township clerks
11-14-12 Statement to township clerk of amount paid to township treasurer
11-14-13 Treasurer's accounts with school districts ‑ Disbursements
11-14-14 Reports of disbursements of funds to school districts
11-14-15 Receipts and warrants to be delivered to school district business manager
11-14-16 When treasurer shall pay over the funds collected
11-14-17 Treasurer not credited with interest paid unless warrant endorsed
11-14-18 Failure of treasurer to make settlement ‑ Auditor to start suit
11-14-19 Treasurer not to speculate in county warrants ‑ Penalty
11-14-20 Loaning county funds ‑ Penalty
11-14-21 County treasurer's final settlement

Chapter 11-15 - Sheriff
Section Section Name
11-15-01 Sheriff eligible for two terms only
11-15-01.1 Sheriff must be qualified elector and must receive required training ‑ Exception
11-15-02 Sheriff may appoint special deputies ‑ Compensation
11-15-03 Duties of sheriff
11-15-03.1 Salary of county sheriff
11-15-04 Sheriff to execute all process
11-15-05 To exhibit process
11-15-06 Duty of sheriff to serve papers in civil action ‑ When coroner to perform duties of sheriff
11-15-07 County fees
11-15-08 Commissions collected by sheriff
11-15-09 Allowances when plaintiff bids in property at sale
11-15-10 Fees in county court
11-15-11 Sheriff's expense of preserving property ‑ Approval of court required
11-15-12 Sheriff's mileage
11-15-13 Fees to be endorsed on process
11-15-14 Sheriff's fees collectible in advance ‑ Report of fees ‑ Mileage in criminal cases
11-15-15 Penalties for not reporting or turning over fees
11-15-16 Return prima facie evidence of facts stated therein
11-15-17 Liability for failure to execute process
11-15-18 Liability for failure to make return
11-15-19 Liability for failure to pay over money
11-15-20 When sheriff not liable for rescue or escape
11-15-21 Service of papers other than process on sheriff
11-15-22 Service of process on sheriff
11-15-23 Liability of sheriff for appropriating deputy's salary
11-15-24 Transportation of prisoner
11-15-25 Fees for transporting persons committed to custody of department of corrections and rehabilitation or state hospital
11-15-25.1 Fees for transporting persons who have escaped or violated probation
11-15-26 Sheriff to deliver commitment papers to warden and receive receipt for prisoner
11-15-27 General powers of county constable ‑ Fees
11-15-28 Sheriff prohibited from collecting notes ‑ Penalty
11-15-29 Uniform for sheriffs and sheriffs' deputies
11-15-30 Standard uniform established
11-15-31 Uniform surrendered upon termination of employment
11-15-32 Issuance of civil protection orders ‑ Duty of sheriff
11-15-33 County law enforcement officer ‑ Jurisdiction ‑ Fresh pursuit

Chapter 11-16 - State's Attorney
Section Section Name
11-16-01 Duties of the state's attorney
11-16-01.1 Restitution collection and enforcement
11-16-02 Assistant ‑ Appointment ‑ Duties
11-16-03 Person receiving receipt from state's attorney to file the same
11-16-04 Penalty for failure to pay over moneys
11-16-05 Restrictions on powers of state's attorney ‑ Option regarding full‑time state's attorneys ‑ Penalty for breach of duty
11-16-06 Failure of state's attorney to perform duty ‑ Power of court ‑ Appointment of acting state's attorney
11-16-07 District judge may appoint special counsel to assist state's attorney ‑ Compensation
11-16-08 County commissioners may employ special counsel for the county
11-16-09 State's attorney's contingent fund
11-16-10 Use of state's attorney's contingent fund
11-16-11 District judge to require statement before approving order for payment from state's attorney's contingent fund
11-16-12 Statement of expense paid from state's attorney's contingent fund to be filed
11-16-13 Warrants on state's attorney's contingent fund
11-16-14 Unexpired balance of state's attorney's contingent fund
11-16-15 Criminal act causing death ‑ Felony ‑ Inquiry ‑ State's attorney may subpoena witnesses
11-16-16 Prosecution‑led diversion program
Chapter 11-17 - Clerk of District Court [Repealed]

Chapter 11-18 - Recorder
Section Section Name
11-18-01 Recorder's duties ‑ Recording and filing instruments ‑ Abstracts
11-18-01.1 Recorder to be substituted for register of deeds
11-18-02 Recorder not to record certain instruments unless they bear auditor's certificate of transfer
11-18-02.1 Duty of recorder to notify county auditor of certain transactions ‑ Correction of tax rolls by county auditor
11-18-02.2 Statements of full consideration to be filed with recorder ‑ Procedure ‑ Penalty
11-18-03 Instruments entitled to record without regard to taxes
11-18-04 Seal of recorder
11-18-05 Fees of recorder
11-18-05.1 Additional recording fees ‑ Severed mineral interests
11-18-06 Recorder to keep an accounting record of fees ‑ Monthly reports
11-18-07 Tract indexes to be kept for transfers and for liens ‑ Form of indexes
11-18-08 Separate grantor and grantee indexes to be kept for transfers and liens ‑ Contents
11-18-09 Document to be numbered ‑ Priority of filing
11-18-10 Recorder to keep reception record ‑ Contents
11-18-11 Recorder to record instruments
11-18-12 Record, when complete ‑ Penalty for alteration
11-18-13 Indexing and filing security agreements
11-18-14 Recorder to remove and destroy certain documents ‑ Records to be made
11-18-15 Notary seal on documents filed with recorder ‑ Stamp or imprint allowed
11-18-16 Buried transmission facilities ‑ Filing notice thereof
11-18-17 Establishment of a county card file system
11-18-18 Request of exact location from owner of facilities ‑ Owner to provide location information
11-18-19 Injury or damage to the facility ‑ Civil cause of action
11-18-20 Card to be used in submitting information to county recorders
11-18-21 Alteration of existing boundary lines by court or arbitrator ‑ Filing of plat required
11-18-22 Document preservation fund
11-18-22.1 Document preservation fund ‑ Recorder reporting requirement to legislative council
11-18-23 Filing or recording documents with recorder ‑ Social security numbers
Chapter 11-19 - County Coroner [Repealed]

Chapter 11-19.1 - Medical County Coroner
Section Section Name
11-19.1-01 Definitions
11-19.1-02 County coroner
11-19.1-03 Appointment of coroner ‑ Term ‑ Vacancy
11-19.1-04 Eligibility
11-19.1-05 Appointment of assistant
11-19.1-06 Individuals authorized to act in absence of coroner
11-19.1-07 Reports of death ‑ Death of minor
11-19.1-07.1 Willful disturbance of dead body ‑ Penalty
11-19.1-08 Records of coroner's office
11-19.1-09 State's attorney may subpoena witnesses
11-19.1-10 Deceased human bodies to be held pending investigation
11-19.1-11 Autopsies ‑ Notice of results
11-19.1-12 Coroner may order removal of body
11-19.1-13 Cause of death ‑ Determination
11-19.1-14 Disinterment of dead bodies
11-19.1-15 Notice of next of kin, disposition of personal belongings ‑ Disposition of body when next of kin cannot be found
11-19.1-16 Coroner's fees paid out of county treasury ‑ Fees to be charged by coroner ‑ Duty of county auditor ‑ Certain expenses paid by the state
11-19.1-17 Application
11-19.1-18 State forensic examiner ‑ Authority ‑ Costs
11-19.1-19 Required reports to state forensic examiner
11-19.1-20 State forensic examiner ‑ Required consultation

Chapter 11-20 - County Surveyor
Section Section Name
11-20-01 Duties of county surveyor ‑ Surveys presumptively correct
11-20-02 Deputies ‑ Appointment ‑ Removal
11-20-03 Assistants ‑ Appointment ‑ Qualifications
11-20-04 Oath of assistants to county surveyor
11-20-05 Certificate presumptive evidence
11-20-06 When surveyor of adjoining county may act
11-20-07 Form of surveys
11-20-08 Record of original field notes required
11-20-09 Contents of record of original field notes
11-20-10 Original field notes part of record ‑ Where books kept
11-20-11 What surveys shall be recorded
11-20-12 Contents of record of survey
11-20-13 Records of county surveyor as evidence
11-20-14 Surveys for private landowners ‑ How expenses paid
11-20-14.1 Disputed property lines ‑ Petition to district court ‑ Effect of survey ‑ Payment of expenses
11-20-15 Section corners ‑ How made ‑ Removal of markers ‑ Penalty
11-20-16 Fees of county surveyor
11-20-17 Assistants ‑ How paid
11-20-18 Papers to be delivered upon termination of employment ‑ Penalty

Chapter 11-21 - Public Administrator
Section Section Name
11-21-01 Public administrator ‑ Appointment ‑ Term of office
11-21-02 Bond of public administrator ‑ Conditions
11-21-03 Bond of public administrator may be increased ‑ Annual statement
11-21-04 Filing of bond and oath
11-21-04.1 Liability coverage for public administrators
11-21-05 Duties and powers of public administrator
11-21-06 May act as general and special administrator, guardian, and conservator
11-21-07 Public administrator to prosecute necessary suits
11-21-08 Compensation of public administrator
11-21-09 Public administrator not to charge attorney's fees ‑ Penalty
11-21-10 Public administrator to act as receiver in assignment for the benefit of creditors
11-21-11 Civil officers to inform public administrator as to property
11-21-12 Giving notice on taking charge of estate ‑ Penalty for failure
11-21-13 Court may order public administrator to account to successors
11-21-14 Removal from office

Chapter 11-22 - Deposit of Funds Held in Trust by County Officers
Section Section Name
11-22-01 Sheriff, clerk of court, public administrator may deposit funds entrusted to them with county treasurer
11-22-02 Treasurer's receipt ‑ Special funds provided for deposits
11-22-03 Deposit of special funds by county treasurer
11-22-04 How special funds are disbursed
11-22-05 Neglect of duty ‑ Liability

Chapter 11-23 - County Budget
Section Section Name
11-23-01 Officers required to furnish commissioners with departmental budget
11-23-02 Auditor to prepare budget of county expenditures (Effective through June 30, 2029)
11-23-03 Notice of meeting to act on county budget
11-23-04 Hearing on budget ‑ Taxpayer may appear
11-23-05 Computing amount of levy
11-23-06 Expenditure cannot be made in excess of appropriation
11-23-07 Transfer of money from other funds
11-23-08 Expenditure when no appropriation made
11-23-09 Expenditures ‑ Bills approved ‑ Unexpended balances
11-23-10 Auditor's report of county receipts and expenditures
11-23-11 Penalty for violating county budget provisions

Chapter 11-24 - Maps and Plats
Section Section Name
11-24-01 Board of county commissioners may provide for copies of plats and plans
11-24-02 Requirements for copies of plats and plans
11-24-03 Written and printed matter on plat to be typewritten and bound
11-24-04 Copies of plats and typewritten copies of descriptions not used by public
11-24-05 Copies of plats and descriptions made for general use
11-24-06 Board may replace copies of plats and descriptions ‑ Copies of new plats made
11-24-07 Rate of pay for making copies of plats

Chapter 11-25 - County Warrants
Section Section Name
11-25-01 Warrants ‑ How signed, attested, numbered, and registered
11-25-02 Treasurer to keep record of warrants paid
11-25-03 Redemption of warrants on which interest due ‑ Duty of treasurer
11-25-04 Treasurer to mark warrants redeemed
11-25-05 Warrants ‑ Cancellation ‑ Description in minutes
Chapter 11-26 - County Debt Adjustment Board [Repealed]

Chapter 11-27 - Transfer of County Property
Section Section Name
11-27-01 Board of county commissioners authorized to sell property ‑ Private and public sale
11-27-02 Notice of sale when property sold at public sale
11-27-03 Where sale held ‑ Sale to highest bidder
11-27-03.1 Transfer of real property by nonexclusive listing agreements
11-27-04 Reservation of mineral rights
11-27-04.1 County lands may be conveyed to United States free of reservations
11-27-04.2 Reservations may be released to United States
11-27-05 Drilling or mining leases by county
11-27-06 When interest of county in lands conveyed
11-27-07 Proceeds of sale of county property
11-27-08 Board of county commissioners may set aside county tax deed lands for park purposes
11-27-09 Sale of county lands to United States for national forest purposes
11-27-09.1 Federal payments for game and fish lands ‑ Allocation within county
11-27-10 Board of county commissioners may deed back land donated for a special purpose
11-27-11 County may exchange lands on Indian reservation for lands of federal government
11-27-12 Board of county commissioners permitted to exchange lands
11-27-13 Land exchanged transferred by deed

Chapter 11-28 - County Parks and Recreational Areas
Section Section Name
11-28-01 Board of county park commissioners ‑ Appointment by county commissioners ‑ Number
11-28-02 Eligibility for appointment ‑ Term ‑ Vacancy ‑ Compensation
11-28-03 County auditor, county treasurer, and state's attorney shall serve board
11-28-04 Organization of board ‑ Quorum ‑ Meetings
11-28-05 Powers and duties of the board of park commissioners
11-28-05.1 Board of county park commissioners authorized to collect user fees and issue evidences of indebtedness in anticipation of user fee revenues
11-28-06 County parks and recreation areas funding and county parks and recreation areas capital projects levy by board of county commissioners - Financial reports
11-28-07 Auditing and payment of bills
11-28-08 Publication of rules, regulations, and proceedings
11-28-09 Violation of any rule or regulation ‑ Penalty ‑ Injunction
11-28-10 Police and sheriff to enforce chapter
11-28-11 Declaration of power ‑ Saving clause
11-28-12 Joint county park district
11-28-13 Compensation ‑ Vacancy ‑ Meetings
11-28-14 Secretary and treasurer
11-28-15 Organization ‑ Quorum
11-28-16 Powers and duties of board
11-28-17 District budget ‑ Tax levy ‑ Election
11-28-18 Auditing and payment of bills
11-28-19 Publication of rules and proceedings
11-28-20 Violation of rules ‑ Penalty
11-28-21 Police officers to enforce provisions
11-28-22 Declaration of power

Chapter 11-28.1 - County Special Service Districts
Section Section Name
11-28.1-01 Board of county park commissioners may establish service districts
11-28.1-02 Plans and specifications required ‑ Approval
11-28.1-03 Hearing ‑ Notice
11-28.1-04 Protest against establishing service district ‑ Hearing to determine sufficiency ‑ When protest a bar to proceeding
11-28.1-05 Assessment of expenses
11-28.1-06 Assessment list to be prepared ‑ Contents ‑ Certificate attached to assessment list
11-28.1-07 Publication of assessment list and notice of hearing of objections to list
11-28.1-08 Alteration of assessments at hearing ‑ Limitations
11-28.1-09 Confirmation of assessment list after hearing ‑ Filing list
11-28.1-10 Publication of notice of confirmation of assessment list and meeting for action upon assessments
11-28.1-11 Aggrieved person may file notice of appeal
11-28.1-12 Board of county commissioners to hear and determine appeals and objections to assessments ‑ Altering assessments ‑ Limitations
11-28.1-13 Confirmation of assessment list by board of county commissioners ‑ Certifying list ‑ Filing
11-28.1-14 Use of collections of assessments
11-28.1-15 Board of county park commissioners may contract ‑ Contents
11-28.1-16 Service assessment funds and the disbursements thereof

Chapter 11-28.2 - Recreation Service Districts
Section Section Name
11-28.2-01 Establishment of recreation service districts ‑ Petition ‑ Purpose
11-28.2-02 Meetings of recreation service districts ‑ Election of board
11-28.2-03 Qualifications of voters and commissioners
11-28.2-04 Powers of recreation service districts ‑ Levying of special assessments
11-28.2-04.1 Power of recreation service districts to make improvements ‑ Creating district ‑ Determining necessity ‑ Contracting for improvement ‑ Levying special assessments and taxes and imposing service charges ‑ Issuance of warrants
11-28.2-04.2 Powers of recreation service districts ‑ General tax levy
11-28.2-05 Dissolution of recreation service districts
11-28.2-06 Annexation by petition of owners
11-28.2-07 Petition of owners ‑ Annexation
11-28.2-08 Annexation by resolution of district

Chapter 11-28.3 - Rural Ambulance Service Districts
Section Section Name
11-28.3-01 Territory to be organized ‑ Petition
11-28.3-02 Election in affected counties
11-28.3-03 Notice of election
11-28.3-04 Form of ballot ‑ Vote required to approve
11-28.3-05 Notice by county auditor of meeting to organize district
11-28.3-06 Organization ‑ Board of directors
11-28.3-07 Regular meeting to be held ‑ Special meeting
11-28.3-08 Powers of board of directors
11-28.3-09 Emergency medical service policy ‑ Levy ‑ Financial report
11-28.3-10 Indebtedness of district limited
11-28.3-11 Funds collected to be deposited
11-28.3-12 Rural ambulance service district may enter contract
11-28.3-13 Boundaries of rural ambulance service district ‑ Dissolution of the district
11-28.3-14 Payments by certain organizations
11-28.3-15 Territory to be annexed
11-28.3-16 Withdrawal from ambulance service district ‑ Restrictions
11-28.3-17 Discharge of financial obligations
Chapter 11-29 - Seed, Feed, and Fuel Loans [Repealed]

Chapter 11-30 - Disorganization of Counties
Section Section Name
11-30-01 Counties may disorganize ‑ Petition
11-30-02 Filing petition ‑ Notice to state auditor
11-30-03 State auditor to make audit of financial conditions ‑ Contents of audit
11-30-04 Notice of election ‑ How given
11-30-05 Ballot ‑ Form
11-30-06 Canvass of votes and return
11-30-07 Vote required ‑ Manner and time of disorganization
11-30-08 Governor to designate county to which unorganized county attached ‑ Purposes of attachment
11-30-09 All offices abolished in disorganized county ‑ Compensation of officers of disorganized county
11-30-10 Officers of organized county act in unorganized county
11-30-11 Officers of organized county bonded for benefit of unorganized county
11-30-12 Compensation of officers of organized county
11-30-13 Records, property, and money of disorganized county transferred to organized county
11-30-14 Title to property vests in organized county as trustee ‑ Use of property ‑ Separate accounts kept
11-30-15 Unorganized county in same judicial district as organized county
11-30-16 Actions transferred to courts of adjoining county
11-30-17 Notices ‑ How posted and published in unorganized county
11-30-18 Unorganized county remains in same legislative district
11-30-19 Levy of taxes in an unorganized county ‑ Funds of unorganized county to be kept in separate fund
11-30-20 Trial of criminal cases after disorganization
11-30-21 Liability of disorganized county on existing obligations ‑ Municipal organizations ‑ Issuance of bonds ‑ Compromises

Chapter 11-31 - County Highway Engineer
Section Section Name
11-31-01 County highway engineer
11-31-01.1 Election for creation or termination of office of county highway engineer
11-31-02 Qualification and employment basis
11-31-03 Powers and duties
11-31-04 Manner of payment of compensation

Chapter 11-32 - Memorials
Section Section Name
11-32-01 County commissioners authorized to erect a memorial or memorials or other suitable recognition ‑ To make levy
11-32-02 A memorial fund created ‑ How expended
11-32-03 May join with cities, school districts, and other agencies in erection and operation

Chapter 11-33 - County Zoning
Section Section Name
11-33-01 County power to regulate property
11-33-02 Board of county commissioners to designate districts ‑ Uniformity
11-33-02.1 Farming and ranching regulations ‑ Requirements ‑ Limitations ‑ Definitions (Effective through July 31, 2026)
11-33-03 Object of regulations
11-33-04 County planning commissions authorized ‑ Membership
11-33-05 Meetings ‑ Officers
11-33-06 Investigations
11-33-07 County planning commission to prepare plan
11-33-08 Hearings
11-33-09 Publication of resolutions ‑ Effective date
11-33-10 Separate hearings
11-33-11 May adjust enforcement
11-33-12 Appeals to district court
11-33-13 Not to affect use
11-33-14 Nonconforming uses regulated
11-33-15 Board of county commissioners to make complete list
11-33-16 Enforcement
11-33-17 Violation of zoning regulations and restrictions ‑ Remedies
11-33-17.1 Zoning ‑ Nonconforming structure
11-33-18 Power of board of county commissioners to issue permits ‑ Notification of director of the department of transportation ‑ Power of board to appropriate money
11-33-19 Joint planning commission may be established
11-33-20 Township zoning not affected ‑ Township and city may relinquish powers ‑ Joint zoning authority over solid waste disposal facilities
11-33-21 General penalties for violation of zoning regulations and restrictions
11-33-22 Regulation of animal feeding operations ‑ Central repository
11-33-23 Highways ‑ Roads
Chapter 11-33.1 - Rural Subdivision Improvement [Repealed]

Chapter 11-33.2 - Subdivision Regulation
Section Section Name
11-33.2-01 Subdivision defined
11-33.2-02 County power to regulate subdivision
11-33.2-03 Scope of county authority
11-33.2-04 Preparation of subdivision resolution ‑ Contents
11-33.2-05 Public hearing ‑ Notice
11-33.2-06 Publication of resolution ‑ Effective date
11-33.2-07 Separate hearings
11-33.2-08 Board may adjust enforcement of resolution
11-33.2-09 Appeals to district court
11-33.2-10 Board to enforce chapter
11-33.2-11 Board may approve plats ‑ Appropriate money
11-33.2-12 Effect of approval of plats
11-33.2-12.1 Contents of plat ‑ Location and elevation of lakes, rivers, or streams ‑ Notification of floodplain
11-33.2-13 Remedies to effect completion of improvements
11-33.2-14 Recording plat
11-33.2-15 Penalty and remedies
Chapter 11-34 - County Zoning Adjacent to Cities [Repealed]

Chapter 11-35 - Regional Planning and Zoning Commissions
Section Section Name
11-35-01 Regional commissions ‑ Appointment ‑ Powers
11-35-02 Zoning of territory adjacent to cities
Chapter 11-36 - Port Authorities [Repealed] Chapter 11-37 - Commerce Authorities [Repealed]

Chapter 11-38 - County Agents
Section Section Name
11-38-01 County extension agent ‑ Petition to authorize or discontinue levy ‑ Election ‑ Levy limitations
11-38-02 Form of petitions
11-38-03 Form of ballot
11-38-04 Extension agent selection
11-38-05 Discontinuance of extension work levy ‑ Transfer of unobligated funds
11-38-06 Budgeting for extension work
11-38-07 Extension agent to submit monthly account of expenditures
11-38-08 Achievement days ‑ Premiums ‑ Report of extension agent
11-38-09 Direction and supervision of extension agent
11-38-10 Report to board of county commissioners
11-38-11 Dissatisfaction with extension agent ‑ Meeting to be arranged
11-38-12 Administration ‑ Position adjustments ‑ Budget section report

Chapter 11-39 - Agriculture Fair Associations
Section Section Name
11-39-01 County fair association organization as nonprofit corporation
11-39-02 Fair association ‑ County funding
11-39-03 County fair association funding to be submitted to vote
11-39-04 County fair authorization ‑ Forfeiture
11-39-05 Disposition of property
11-39-06 County funding to cease when fair not held ‑ Misappropriation of funds
11-39-07 Power to make regulations governing premises
11-39-08 Director's civil immunity
11-39-09 Treasurer to give bond ‑ Duty of officers and directors
11-39-10 Nonliability of state for debts ‑ Exception

Title 12 - Corrections, Parole, and Probation

 Chapter 12-01 - Definition, Classification, Application [Repealed] Chapter 12-02 - Parties [Repealed] Chapter 12-03 - Conspiracy [Repealed] Chapter 12-04 - Attempt to Commit Crime [Repealed] Chapter 12-05 - Defenses [Repealed] Chapter 12-06 - Punishments [Repealed] Chapter 12-07 - Treason, Misprision of Treason, and Desecration of the Flag [Repealed] Chapter 12-08 - Offenses by and Against Executive and Administrative Officers [Repealed] Chapter 12-09 - Offenses Against the Legislative Power [Repealed] Chapter 12-10 - Offenses Against Public Property and Revenue [Repealed] Chapter 12-11 - Offenses Against the Elective Franchise [Repealed] Chapter 12-12 - Bribery and Misconduct of Judicial Officers [Repealed] Chapter 12-13 - Offenses Involving Judicial and Public Records [Repealed] Chapter 12-14 - Perjury and Subornation of Perjury [Repealed] Chapter 12-15 - Falsifying, Destroying, or Suppressing Evidence [Repealed] Chapter 12-16 - Rescues, Escapes, and Aiding Therein [Repealed] Chapter 12-17 - Miscellaneous Offenses Against Public Justice [Repealed] Chapter 12-18 - Offenses Against the Public Safety [Repealed] Chapter 12-19 - Offenses Against the Public Peace and Suppression Thereof [Repealed] Chapter 12-20 - Dueling [Repealed] Chapter 12-21 - Offenses Against Religion and Conscience [Repealed] Chapter 12-21.1 - Sunday Business and Labor Prohibitions [Repealed] Chapter 12-22 - Offenses Against Public Decency and Morals [Repealed] Chapter 12-23 - Gambling [Repealed] Chapter 12-24 - Lotteries [Repealed] Chapter 12-25 - Abortion - Concealing Death of Child [Repealed] Chapter 12-26 - Assault and Battery [Repealed] Chapter 12-27 - Homicide [Repealed] Chapter 12-28 - Libel and Slander [Repealed] Chapter 12-29 - Maiming [Repealed] Chapter 12-30 - Rape and Carnal Abuse [Repealed] Chapter 12-31 - Robbery [Repealed] Chapter 12-32 - Seduction and Abduction [Repealed] Chapter 12-33 - Suicide [Repealed] Chapter 12-34 - Arson [Repealed] Chapter 12-35 - Burglary and Housebreaking [Repealed] Chapter 12-36 - Embezzlement [Repealed] Chapter 12-37 - Extortion [Repealed] Chapter 12-38 - False Personations and Cheats - Swindling [Repealed] Chapter 12-39 - Forgery and Counterfeiting [Repealed] Chapter 12-40 - Larceny [Repealed] Chapter 12-41 - Malicious Offenses Against Property [Repealed] Chapter 12-42 - Miscellaneous Offenses [Repealed] Chapter 12-43 - Sale of Tobacco and Contraceptives [Repealed] Chapter 12-44 - County Jails and Workhouses [Repealed]

Chapter 12-44.1 - Jails and Regional Correction Centers
Section Section Name
12-44.1-01 Definitions
12-44.1-02 Establishing correctional facilities ‑ Correctional facility contracts ‑ Regional corrections centers
12-44.1-03 Safety and sanitation
12-44.1-04 Administration ‑ Organization ‑ Management
12-44.1-05 Meal payments
12-44.1-06 Grades of correctional facilities
12-44.1-06.1 Correctional facilities standards
12-44.1-06.2 Female inmates in grade one correctional facilities
12-44.1-06.3 Female inmates in grade one correctional facilities
12-44.1-07 Who may be confined in correctional facilities
12-44.1-07.1 Management of inmate population
12-44.1-08 Confinement of state and federal inmates
12-44.1-09 Housing of inmates
12-44.1-09.1 Restrooms and shower rooms exclusively for males or exclusively for females
12-44.1-10 Detained witnesses and pretrial detainees
12-44.1-11 Commitment papers ‑ Copies ‑ Endorsement
12-44.1-12 Inmate personal property
12-44.1-12.1 Establishment of inmate accounts ‑ Withholding funds for inmate financial obligations ‑ Health care costs ‑ Payment of funds to inmate upon release
12-44.1-13 Supervision of inmates
12-44.1-14 Inmate rights
12-44.1-15 Searches
12-44.1-16 Annoyance of inmate prohibited ‑ Penalty
12-44.1-17 Inmate educational and counseling programs
12-44.1-17.1 Correctional facility grant committee - Correctional facility grant program - Report
12-44.1-18 Inmate work programs
12-44.1-18.1 Inmate work release program
12-44.1-18.2 Work release program ‑ Room and board costs to be paid by inmate
12-44.1-19 Removal of inmate in emergency not an escape
12-44.1-20 Punishment of inmate
12-44.1-21 Prohibited acts
12-44.1-22 Correctional facility register ‑ Contents
12-44.1-23 Jail report
12-44.1-24 Correctional facility standards ‑ Inspections
12-44.1-25 Inspection report ‑ Notice of noncompliance ‑ Hearing
12-44.1-26 Correctional facility variances
12-44.1-27 Corrective action ‑ Enforcement
12-44.1-28 Correctional facility files and records confidentiality
12-44.1-29 Provision of medication ‑ Training requirements ‑ Verification ‑ Rules
12-44.1-30 Correctional officers authorized to carry weapons
12-44.1-31 Contracts for out‑of‑state inmates ‑ Requirements
12-44.1-32 Sentence reduction credit
12-44.1-33 Inmate medical care costs

Chapter 12-45 - Death of Inmates
Section Section Name
12-45-01 Inquest required
12-45-02 Inquest open to all persons ‑ Exception
12-45-03 Who may be required to testify ‑ Procedure
12-45-04 Return of inquest
12-45-05 Burial of body
12-45-06 Expenses of inquest ‑ Report of officer ‑ Payment ‑ Burial expense limited
12-45-07 Effects of deceased ‑ Sale ‑ Money received

Chapter 12-46 - North Dakota Youth Correctional Center
Section Section Name
12-46-01 Youth correctional center ‑ Location ‑ Purpose ‑ Name
12-46-02 Within jurisdiction of Morton County
12-46-03 Officers of the North Dakota youth correctional center
12-46-04 Appointment of officers
12-46-05 Oath of superintendent
12-46-06 Salary of superintendent, officers, and employees
12-46-07 Members of board and officers of institutions not to be interested in certain contracts
12-46-08 Officers to be furnished food supplies
12-46-09 Administrator may make rules
12-46-10 Records of institutional transactions, complaints, and rule infractions
12-46-10.1 Disciplinary committee ‑ Members ‑ Duties
12-46-11 Duties of subordinates and teachers
12-46-12 Child under twelve years not committed to North Dakota youth correctional center
12-46-13 Who may be sent to North Dakota youth correctional center ‑ Court procedure
12-46-14 Transportation of persons committed to North Dakota youth correctional center
12-46-15 Contents of order of commitment
12-46-16 Person committed or sentenced to North Dakota industrial school a minor until eighteen
12-46-17 Incorrigible student returned to sheriff ‑ Original proceedings continued
12-46-18 Employment and compensation of children
12-46-19 Disposition of moneys received
12-46-20 Forfeiture of earnings on escape or violation of parole
12-46-21 Aiding inmates to escape ‑ Misdemeanor
12-46-22 Service of process
12-46-23 Officers and employees exempt from jury duty
12-46-24 Prohibition on delivery or possession of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances to or by students ‑ Penalties
12-46-25 Youth correctional center career and technical education shop revolving fund
12-46-26 Restrooms and shower rooms exclusively for males or exclusively for females

Chapter 12-47 - The Penitentiary
Section Section Name
12-47-01 Penitentiary ‑ Location ‑ Purpose
12-47-02 Jurisdiction over penitentiary and affiliated facilities
12-47-03 Who may serve process within penitentiary
12-47-04 Commitment to the legal and physical custody of the department of corrections and rehabilitation is at hard labor
12-47-05 Officers of penitentiary
12-47-06 Appointment of officers
12-47-07 Qualification of warden, officers, and employees
12-47-08 Salary of warden and other officers
12-47-09 Officers to be furnished food supplies
12-47-10 Officers and employees exempt from jury duty
12-47-11 Powers and duties of warden
12-47-12 Warden to make rules
12-47-13 Warden to keep records
12-47-14 Deputy warden ‑ Duties
12-47-15 Absence of warden and deputy wardens
12-47-16 Duties of employees ‑ May not engage in procuring pardon
12-47-17 Offenders committed to department of corrections and rehabilitation ‑ Records to be kept
12-47-18 Director has custody of inmates pursuant to terms of sentence
12-47-18.1 Transfer of persons between correctional facilities
12-47-19 Food of inmates
12-47-20 Beds and clothing of inmates
12-47-21 Alcoholic beverages and controlled substances prohibited ‑ Physician's orders ‑ Use of tobacco ‑ Weapons and firearms ‑ Penalty
12-47-22 Discipline of inmates ‑ Confinement in cells ‑ Communication
12-47-23 Warden to maintain discipline
12-47-24 Penitentiary inmates may be restrained
12-47-25 Punishment for infraction may be alleviated
12-47-26 Uniform kindly treatment of inmates
12-47-27 Transfer of penitentiary inmate to state hospital or other treatment facility ‑ Evaluation procedure ‑ Right to administrative hearing ‑ Written order by warden
12-47-28 Copy of written order by warden delivered to superintendent of state hospital or other facility ‑ Superintendent to receive inmate ‑ Filing of receipt
12-47-29 Recovery of person transferred ‑ Duty of superintendent or officer ‑ Return or release ‑ Allowance on discharge
12-47-30 Expense of transferring inmates to and from state hospital
12-47-31 Discharge of offenders
12-47-32 Cash payments ‑ Office of management and budget may issue warrant
12-47-33 Warden may issue warrants of penitentiary
12-47-34 Escapes from director's custody ‑ Director may offer reward for recapture ‑ Payment of reward ‑ Use of firearms
12-47-35 Governor may contract for transfer to federal institution
12-47-36 Records exempt ‑ Confidential ‑ Exceptions
12-47-37 Transporting of prisoners
12-47-38 Director to contract for housing female inmates
12-47-39 Definitions ‑ Health care for chronically or terminally ill offenders ‑ Notice to health care facility
12-47-40 Restrooms and shower rooms exclusively for males or exclusively for females

Chapter 12-48 - Employment of Inmates of the Penitentiary
Section Section Name
12-48-01 Employment of offenders
12-48-02 Director of the department of corrections and rehabilitation to make rules regarding employment of offenders
12-48-03 Manner of employing offenders
12-48-03.1 The director of the department of corrections and rehabilitation may establish and engage in prison industries
12-48-03.2 Prison industry authorized to trade, barter, and exchange merchandise, equipment, and services
12-48-03.3 Roughrider industries' operating fund ‑ Bank of North Dakota
12-48-04 Inmates may be employed in improving roads and streets
12-48-05 Conditions for employing inmates outside of the penitentiary
12-48-06 Labor of inmates ‑ Sale of articles produced
12-48-06.1 Prison industry advisory committee
12-48-07 Tools and equipment
12-48-08 Penitentiary tannery
12-48-09 Manufacture of coffins at the penitentiary
12-48-10 Marking of coffins
12-48-11 Sale of coffins ‑ Price ‑ Use of proceeds
12-48-12 Manufacture and sale of license plates and road signs
12-48-13 Use of receipts from sale of license plates and road signs
12-48-14 Compensation of offenders
12-48-15 Disposition of inmate funds ‑ Warden to keep account of inmate funds
12-48-16 Disposition of earnings of inmate with dependents
12-48-17 Disposition of earnings of inmate with dependents when more than fifty dollars in temporary aid account
12-48-18 Disposition of earnings of inmate who has no dependent relatives
12-48-19 Disposition of earnings of inmate who has no dependent relatives when more than fifty dollars in temporary aid account
12-48-20 Disposition of earnings of prisoner who escapes or violates parole
12-48-21 Disposition of unclaimed money
12-48-22 Fines and restitution for misconduct of offender
12-48-23 Employment of penitentiary inmates in book salvage ‑ Receipts

Chapter 12-48.1 - Work Release Programs
Section Section Name
12-48.1-01 Director may provide certain services for offenders
12-48.1-02 Conditions of eligibility for release programs
12-48.1-03 Use of funds earned on work release
12-48.1-04 Willful failure to return
Chapter 12-49 - Penitentiary Twine and Cordage Plant [Repealed] Chapter 12-50 - The Death Sentence and Execution Thereof [Repealed] Chapter 12-51 - Missouri River Correctional Center [Repealed]

Chapter 12-52 - Aftercare Program for Youth Correctional Center
Section Section Name
12-52-01 Department of corrections and rehabilitation to administer juvenile aftercare program and other treatment and rehabilitation programs
12-52-02 Aftercare granted on recommendation of superintendent
12-52-03 Recommitment to the youth correctional center for violation of aftercare rules
12-52-04 Officer's or employee's return on order of recommitment
12-52-05 Officer's fee on recommitment ‑ Exception
12-52-06 Parole violator guilty of misdemeanor
12-52-07 Discharge for good conduct
Chapter 12-53 - Suspended Sentence [Repealed] Chapter 12-54 - Diminution of Sentence to the Penitentiary for Good Conduct [Repealed]

Chapter 12-54.1 - Sentence Reduction for Good or Meritorious Conduct
Section Section Name
12-54.1-01 Sentence reduction
12-54.1-02 Basis for good conduct sentence reduction
12-54.1-03 Meritorious conduct sentence reduction
12-54.1-04 Basis for meritorious conduct sentence reduction
Chapter 12-55 - Reprieve, Commutation, Pardon, and Parole [Repealed]

Chapter 12-55.1 - Pardon Advisory Board
Section Section Name
12-55.1-01 Definitions
12-55.1-02 Pardon advisory board ‑ Membership
12-55.1-03 Pardon advisory board meetings ‑ Rules
12-55.1-04 Governor may remit fines and grant commutations, pardons, and reprieves
12-55.1-05 Pardon clerk ‑ Duties
12-55.1-06 Application for commutation, reprieve, pardon, conditional pardon, or remission of fine
12-55.1-07 Notice of application
12-55.1-08 Governor may reconsider action
12-55.1-09 Statements of judge and state's attorney
12-55.1-10 Duty of court reporter and clerk of court
12-55.1-11 Records
Chapter 12-56 - Out-of-State Parolee Supervision [Repealed] Chapter 12-56.1 - Interstate Parolees and Probationers [Repealed] Chapter 12-57 - Relief for Wrongful Imprisonment [Repealed] Chapter 12-58 - Criminal Identification [Repealed]

Chapter 12-59 - Parole
Section Section Name
12-59-01 State parole board ‑ Membership
12-59-02 Meetings ‑ Compensation ‑ Rules
12-59-03 Supplies ‑ Regulations governing parole
12-59-04 Parole records ‑ Inspection
12-59-05 Consideration by board
12-59-06 General powers of board
12-59-07 Requirements precedent to parole
12-59-08 Medical paroles
12-59-09 Inmates subject to jurisdiction of parole board
12-59-10 Notice of parole review
12-59-11 Posting of notice of application in certain cases
12-59-12 Board may reconsider action
12-59-13 Indeterminate sentence ‑ Release of prisoner to parole
12-59-13.1 Indeterminate sentence ‑ Board to determine maximum sentence
12-59-14 Psychiatric evaluation ‑ Transfer to state hospital
12-59-15 Breach of parole ‑ Hearings ‑ Order of recommitment
12-59-16 Execution of order of recommitment ‑ Fees and payment thereof
12-59-17 Causing parolee or probationer to violate parole or probation ‑ Penalty
12-59-18 Orders not reviewable ‑ Exception
12-59-19 Reports of board and governor
12-59-20 Probation and parole officers as peace officers
12-59-21 Establishment and modification of parole expiration dates
12-59-22 Twenty‑four seven sobriety program

Chapter 12-60 - Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Section Section Name
12-60-01 Bureau created
12-60-02 Board of managers ‑ Selection of members ‑ Qualifications
12-60-03 Terms of office ‑ Filling of vacancies
12-60-04 Duty of board ‑ Salaries
12-60-05 Attorney general ‑ Duties ‑ Appointment of personnel
12-60-06 Furnishing of equipment
12-60-07 Powers, duties, and functions of bureau
12-60-07.1 Automated biometric data identification system
12-60-08 Powers of investigators
12-60-08.1 Power of the attorney general to issue subpoenas in bureau investigations
12-60-09 Authorization of attorney general for investigations
12-60-10 Fingerprints, photographs, description of persons charged with felony to be procured and filed
12-60-11 Enforcement officers to send fingerprints and descriptions of felons to the bureau ‑ Report of the bureau to arresting officer
12-60-12 Officer may send fingerprints of persons having certain property in possession
12-60-13 Court to ascertain criminal record of defendant ‑ Furnish information of offense to the bureau
12-60-13.1 County and city officials to furnish crime statistics to superintendent
12-60-14 Violation of chapter ‑ Misdemeanor
12-60-15 Duty to furnish information
12-60-16 Report of arrested person's transfer, release, or disposition of case
12-60-16.1 Definitions
12-60-16.2 Criminal history record information ‑ Reportable events
12-60-16.3 Criminal history record information ‑ Rulemaking required
12-60-16.4 Criminal history record information ‑ Reportable offenses
12-60-16.5 Criminal history record information ‑ Exchange of information among criminal justice agencies and the courts
12-60-16.6 Criminal history record information ‑ Dissemination to parties not described in section 12‑60‑16.5
12-60-16.7 Criminal history record information ‑ Prohibited dissemination
12-60-16.8 Criminal history record information ‑ Required disclosure of certain dissemination
12-60-16.9 Criminal history record information ‑ Fee for record check
12-60-16.10 Criminal history record information ‑ Penalty
12-60-16.11 Criminal history record information ‑ Required action
12-60-16.12 Criminal history record information ‑ Civil action ‑ Penalty
12-60-17 Superintendent to make rules and regulations
12-60-18 Money collected paid into general fund
12-60-19 Cooperation of bureau
12-60-20 Bureau to act as a consumer fraud bureau
12-60-21 State crime laboratory
12-60-22 Provision of laboratory facilities and technical personnel ‑ Request
12-60-23 Bureau to maintain registry of protection orders, orders prohibiting contact, and restraining orders
12-60-24 Criminal history record checks
12-60-25 Lost, missing, or runaway children
12-60-26 School enrollment procedures to aid identification and location of lost, missing, and runaway children

Chapter 12-60.1 - Sealing Criminal Records
Section Section Name
12-60.1-01 Definitions
12-60.1-02 Grounds to file petition to seal criminal record
12-60.1-03 Petition to seal criminal record
12-60.1-04 Hearing on petition
12-60.1-05 Closing nonconviction records
Chapter 12-61 - Combined Law Enforcement Council [Repealed]

Chapter 12-62 - Criminal Justice Training and Statistics Division
Section Section Name
12-62-01 Criminal justice training and statistics ‑ Personnel ‑ Purpose
12-62-01.1 County and city officials to furnish crime statistics
12-62-02 Powers and duties
12-62-03 Peace officer standards and training board ‑ Membership ‑ Duties
12-62-04 Qualified officers to be certified
12-62-05 State's attorneys ‑ Training
12-62-06 Correctional officers ‑ Training
12-62-07 Sheriffs ‑ Training
12-62-08 Peace officers ‑ Training
12-62-09 Defense attorneys ‑ Training
12-62-10 Rulemaking power

Chapter 12-63 - Peace Officer Standards, Training, and Licensing
Section Section Name
12-63-01 Definitions
12-63-01.1 Peace officer standards and training board ‑ Membership ‑ Duties
12-63-02 License required
12-63-02.1 Part‑time peace officer license
12-63-02.2 Tribal police officers
12-63-02.3 Reserve peace officer ‑ License
12-63-03 Persons and practices not affected
12-63-04 Board ‑ Powers ‑ Duties ‑ Authority
12-63-05 Fees
12-63-06 Application for license
12-63-07 Examination for license
12-63-08 Exception from training requirement ‑ Issuance of certain licenses as of right
12-63-09 Limited license
12-63-10 Issuance of license
12-63-11 Renewal of license
12-63-12 Grounds for denial, revocation, or suspension of license - Adverse license action ‑ Appeal
12-63-13 Notice and hearing on adverse license action
12-63-14 Penalty
12-63-15 Temporary suspension ‑ Appeal
12-63-16 Costs of prosecution ‑ Disciplinary proceedings
Chapter 12-64 - Procedures for Handling Domestic Violence [Repealed]

Chapter 12-65 - Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision
Section Section Name
12-65-01 Compact for adult offender supervision
12-65-02 Custody and detention of offender for violation of terms and conditions of compact supervision ‑ Hearing and waiver ‑ Report to sending state
12-65-03 Waiver of extradition
12-65-04 Who may hold a hearing
12-65-05 Conduct of hearing
12-65-06 Force and effect of hearings in other states
12-65-07 Violation of compact ‑ Penalty
12-65-08 Interstate transfer or travel of probationers and parolees ‑ Fees

Chapter 12-66 - Interstate Compact for Juveniles
Section Section Name
12-66-01 Compact for juveniles

Chapter 12-67 - Home Detention and Monitoring for Certain Offenders
Section Section Name
12-67-01 Definitions
12-67-02 Application
12-67-03 Program description ‑ Fees
12-67-04 Consent of the participant

Chapter 12-67.1 - Deflection Process
Section Section Name
12-67.1-01 Definition
12-67.1-02 Individual with a behavioral health condition ‑ Assistance ‑ Medical care
12-67.1-03 Deflection process ‑ Regional authority and planning

Chapter 12-68 - Missing Person Reports
Section Section Name
12-68-01 Missing person reports
12-68-02 Notification and other action
12-68-03 Prompt determination of high‑risk missing person ‑ Law enforcement agency reports
12-68-04 Unidentified person or human remains identification responsibilities
12-68-05 Attorney general to develop missing person procedural policy

Title 12.1 - Criminal Code

Chapter 12.1-01 - Application - Purposes - Proof - Definitions
Section Section Name
12.1-01-01 Title ‑ Retroactivity ‑ Application ‑ Contempt power
12.1-01-02 General purposes
12.1-01-03 Proof and presumptions
12.1-01-03.1 Presumption of age
12.1-01-04 General definitions
12.1-01-05 Crimes defined by state law shall not be superseded by city or county ordinance or by home rule city's or county's charter or ordinance

Chapter 12.1-02 - Liability and Culpability
Section Section Name
12.1-02-01 Basis of liability for offenses
12.1-02-02 Requirements of culpability
12.1-02-03 Mistake of fact in affirmative defenses
12.1-02-04 Ignorance or mistake negating culpability
12.1-02-05 Causal relationship between conduct and result

Chapter 12.1-03 - Accomplices - Corporations - Agents
Section Section Name
12.1-03-01 Accomplices
12.1-03-02 Corporate and limited liability company criminal responsibility
12.1-03-03 Individual accountability for conduct on behalf of organizations
12.1-03-04 Definitions and general provisions

Chapter 12.1-04 - Juveniles - Intoxication - Fitness to Proceed
Section Section Name
12.1-04-01 Juveniles
12.1-04-02 Intoxication
12.1-04-03 Lack of criminal responsibility a defense
12.1-04-04 Definitions
12.1-04-04.1 Disposition of defendants ‑ Lack of fitness to proceed ‑ Records
12.1-04-05 Notice of defense, filing
12.1-04-06 Temporary detention for purposes of examination
12.1-04-07 Examination ‑ Report ‑ Hearing when contested
12.1-04-08 Suspension or dismissal of proceedings ‑ Referral for services
12.1-04-09 Legal objections to prosecution allowed
12.1-04-10 Acquittal due to mental disease or defect ‑ Petition to clerk of court

Chapter 12.1-04.1 - Criminal Responsibility and Post-Trial Responsibility Act
Section Section Name
12.1-04.1-01 Standard for lack of criminal responsibility
12.1-04.1-02 Court authorization of state‑funded mental health services for certain defendants
12.1-04.1-03 Notice of defense of lack of criminal responsibility
12.1-04.1-04 Notice regarding expert testimony on lack of state of mind as element of alleged offense
12.1-04.1-05 Examination at request of prosecuting attorney
12.1-04.1-06 Explanation to defendant
12.1-04.1-07 Scope of examination
12.1-04.1-08 Recording of examination
12.1-04.1-09 Consequence of deliberate failure of defendant to cooperate
12.1-04.1-10 Reports by tier 1a mental health professionals and expert witnesses
12.1-04.1-11 Exchange of reports and production of documents
12.1-04.1-12 Use of reports at trial
12.1-04.1-13 Notice of expert witnesses
12.1-04.1-14 Use of evidence obtained from examination
12.1-04.1-15 Use of recording of examination
12.1-04.1-16 Bifurcation of issue of lack of criminal responsibility
12.1-04.1-17 Jury instruction on disposition following verdict of lack of criminal responsibility
12.1-04.1-18 Form of verdict or finding
12.1-04.1-19 Post‑trial motions and appeal from verdict or finding of not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility
12.1-04.1-20 Jurisdiction of court
12.1-04.1-21 Proceeding following verdict or finding
12.1-04.1-22 Initial order of disposition ‑ Commitment to treatment facility ‑ Conditional release ‑ Discharge
12.1-04.1-23 Terms of commitment ‑ Periodic review of commitment
12.1-04.1-24 Modification of order of commitment ‑ Conditional release or discharge ‑ Release plan
12.1-04.1-25 Conditional release ‑ Modification ‑ Revocation ‑ Discharge
12.1-04.1-26 Procedures

Chapter 12.1-05 - Justification - Excuse - Affirmative Defenses
Section Section Name
12.1-05-01 Justification
12.1-05-02 Execution of public duty
12.1-05-03 Self‑defense
12.1-05-04 Defense of others
12.1-05-05 Use of force by persons with parental, custodial, or similar responsibilities
12.1-05-06 Use of force in defense of premises and property
12.1-05-07 Limits on the use of force ‑ Excessive force ‑ Deadly force
12.1-05-07.1 Use of deadly force ‑ Presumption of fear of death or serious bodily injury
12.1-05-07.2 Immunity from civil liability for justifiable use of force
12.1-05-08 Excuse
12.1-05-09 Mistake of law
12.1-05-10 Duress
12.1-05-11 Entrapment
12.1-05-12 Definitions

Chapter 12.1-06 - Criminal Attempt - Facilitation - Solicitation - Conspiracy
Section Section Name
12.1-06-01 Criminal attempt
12.1-06-02 Criminal facilitation
12.1-06-03 Criminal solicitation
12.1-06-04 Criminal conspiracy
12.1-06-05 General provisions

Chapter 12.1-06.1 - Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations
Section Section Name
12.1-06.1-01 Definitions
12.1-06.1-02 Leading a criminal association ‑ Classification
12.1-06.1-03 Illegal control of an enterprise ‑ Illegally conducting an enterprise
12.1-06.1-04 Judicial powers over racketeering criminal cases
12.1-06.1-05 Racketeering ‑ Civil remedies
12.1-06.1-06 Racketeering lien ‑ Content ‑ Filing ‑ Notice ‑ Effect
12.1-06.1-07 Racketeering ‑ Investigation of records ‑ Confidentiality ‑ Court enforcement ‑ Classification
12.1-06.1-08 Computer fraud ‑ Computer crime ‑ Classification ‑ Penalty

Chapter 12.1-06.2 - Criminal Street Gangs
Section Section Name
12.1-06.2-01 Definitions
12.1-06.2-02 Criminal street gang crime ‑ Penalty
12.1-06.2-03 Encouraging minors to participate in criminal street gang ‑ Penalty
12.1-06.2-04 Local ordinances not preempted

Chapter 12.1-07 - Treason - Flag Desecration
Section Section Name
12.1-07-01 Treason
12.1-07-02 Desecration of the flag of the United States
12.1-07-03 Carrying in parade or the display of certain flags, ensigns, banners, and standards prohibited
12.1-07-04 Red or black flags prohibited
12.1-07-05 Penalty

Chapter 12.1-08 - Obstruction of Law Enforcement - Escape
Section Section Name
12.1-08-01 Physical obstruction of government function
12.1-08-02 Preventing arrest or discharge of other duties
12.1-08-03 Hindering law enforcement
12.1-08-04 Aiding consummation of crime
12.1-08-05 Failure to appear after release ‑ Bail jumping
12.1-08-06 Escape
12.1-08-07 Public servants permitting escape
12.1-08-08 Inciting or leading riot in detention facilities
12.1-08-09 Introducing or possessing contraband useful for escape
12.1-08-10 Harboring a runaway minor ‑ Penalty
12.1-08-11 Refusing to halt

Chapter 12.1-09 - Tampering and Unlawful Influence
Section Section Name
12.1-09-01 Tampering with witnesses and informants in proceedings
12.1-09-02 Tampering with informants in criminal investigations
12.1-09-03 Tampering with physical evidence
12.1-09-04 Harassment of and communication with jurors
12.1-09-05 Eavesdropping on jury deliberations
12.1-09-06 Nondisclosure of retainer in criminal matter

Chapter 12.1-10 - Contempt - Obstruction of Judicial Proceedings
Section Section Name
12.1-10-01 Criminal contempt
12.1-10-02 Failure to appear as witness, to produce information, or to be sworn
12.1-10-03 Refusal to testify
12.1-10-04 Hindering proceedings by disorderly conduct
12.1-10-05 Disobedience of judicial order
12.1-10-06 Soliciting obstruction of proceedings

Chapter 12.1-11 - Perjury - Falsification - Breach of Duty
Section Section Name
12.1-11-01 Perjury
12.1-11-02 False statements
12.1-11-03 False information or report to law enforcement officers or security officials
12.1-11-04 General provisions
12.1-11-05 Tampering with public records
12.1-11-06 Public servant refusing to perform duty
12.1-11-07 Fraudulent practice in urine testing

Chapter 12.1-12 - Bribery - Unlawful Influence of Public Servants
Section Section Name
12.1-12-01 Bribery
12.1-12-02 Illegal influence between legislators or between legislators and governor
12.1-12-03 Unlawful compensation for assistance in government matters
12.1-12-04 Trading in public office and political endorsement
12.1-12-05 Trading in special influence
12.1-12-06 Threatening public servants
12.1-12-07 Sports bribery
12.1-12-08 Commercial bribery
12.1-12-09 Definitions for chapter

Chapter 12.1-13 - Confidential Information - Conflict of Interest - Impersonation
Section Section Name
12.1-13-01 Disclosure of confidential information provided to government
12.1-13-02 Speculating or wagering on official action or information
12.1-13-03 Public servant's interest in public contracts
12.1-13-04 Impersonating officials

Chapter 12.1-14 - Official Oppression - Elections - Civil Rights
Section Section Name
12.1-14-01 Official oppression
12.1-14-02 Interference with elections
12.1-14-03 Safeguarding elections
12.1-14-04 Discrimination in public places
12.1-14-05 Preventing exercise of civil rights ‑ Hindering or preventing another aiding third person to exercise civil rights

Chapter 12.1-15 - Defamation - Interception of Communications
Section Section Name
12.1-15-01 Criminal defamation
12.1-15-02 Interception of wire or oral communications ‑ Eavesdropping
12.1-15-03 Traffic in intercepting devices
12.1-15-04 Definitions
12.1-15-05 Interception of correspondence
12.1-15-06 Implanting microchips prohibited

Chapter 12.1-16 - Homicide
Section Section Name
12.1-16-01 Murder
12.1-16-02 Manslaughter
12.1-16-03 Negligent homicide
12.1-16-04 Assisting the commission of suicide ‑ Causing death by suicide ‑ Penalties
12.1-16-05 Injunctive relief
12.1-16-06 Construction
12.1-16-07 Civil damages
12.1-16-08 Suspension or revocation of license of health care provider

Chapter 12.1-17 - Assaults - Threats - Coercion - Harassment
Section Section Name
12.1-17-01 Simple assault
12.1-17-01.1 Assault
12.1-17-01.2 Domestic violence
12.1-17-02 Aggravated assault
12.1-17-03 Reckless endangerment
12.1-17-04 Terrorizing
12.1-17-04.1 Domestic terrorism ‑ Definitions ‑ Penalty
12.1-17-05 Menacing
12.1-17-06 Criminal coercion
12.1-17-07 Harassment
12.1-17-07.1 Stalking
12.1-17-07.2 Distribution of intimate images without or against consent ‑ Penalty
12.1-17-08 Consent as a defense
12.1-17-09 Killing or injury of law enforcement support animal ‑ Definition ‑ Penalty
12.1-17-10 Hazing ‑ Penalty
12.1-17-11 Contact by bodily fluids or excrement
12.1-17-12 Assault or homicide while fleeing peace officer
12.1-17-13 Mandated intervention program for domestic violence offenders
12.1-17-14 Forced or coerced abortion ‑ Penalty

Chapter 12.1-17.1 - Offenses Against Unborn Children
Section Section Name
12.1-17.1-01 Definitions
12.1-17.1-02 Murder of an unborn child
12.1-17.1-03 Manslaughter of an unborn child
12.1-17.1-04 Negligent homicide of an unborn child
12.1-17.1-05 Aggravated assault of an unborn child
12.1-17.1-06 Assault of an unborn child
12.1-17.1-07 Exception
12.1-17.1-08 Other convictions not prohibited

Chapter 12.1-18 - Kidnapping
Section Section Name
12.1-18-01 Kidnapping
12.1-18-02 Felonious restraint
12.1-18-03 Unlawful imprisonment
12.1-18-04 Definitions
12.1-18-05 Removal of child from state in violation of custody decree ‑ Penalty
Chapter 12.1-19 - Abortion [Repealed]

Chapter 12.1-19.1 - Abortion
Section Section Name
12.1-19.1-01 Definitions
12.1-19.1-02 Abortion prohibited ‑ Penalty
12.1-19.1-03 Exceptions

Chapter 12.1-20 - Sex Offenses
Section Section Name
12.1-20-01 General provisions
12.1-20-02 Definitions
12.1-20-03 Gross sexual imposition ‑ Penalty
12.1-20-03.1 Continuous sexual abuse of a child
12.1-20-04 Sexual imposition
12.1-20-05 Corruption or solicitation of minors
12.1-20-05.1 Luring minors by computer or other electronic means
12.1-20-06 Sexual abuse of wards
12.1-20-06.1 Sexual exploitation by therapist ‑ Definitions ‑ Penalty
12.1-20-07 Sexual assault
12.1-20-08 Fornication
12.1-20-09 Adultery
12.1-20-10 Unlawful cohabitation
12.1-20-11 Incest
12.1-20-12 Deviate sexual act
12.1-20-12.1 Indecent exposure
12.1-20-12.2 Surreptitious intrusion
12.1-20-12.3 Sexual extortion
12.1-20-13 Bigamy
12.1-20-14 Admissibility of evidence concerning reputation of complaining witness ‑ Gross sexual imposition and sexual imposition
12.1-20-15 Credibility of complaining witness attacked ‑ Procedure
12.1-20-15.1 Admissibility of evidence of victim's manner of dress in sex offense cases
12.1-20-16 Appointment of a guardian ad litem in prosecution for sex offenses
12.1-20-17 Transfer of body fluid that may contain the human immunodeficiency virus ‑ Definitions ‑ Defenses ‑ Penalty
12.1-20-18 Definitions
12.1-20-19 Release of sexual offender from place of confinement ‑ Duties of official in charge
12.1-20-20 Duty to register
12.1-20-21 Change of address ‑ Duty to inform
12.1-20-22 Duration of registration
12.1-20-23 Penalty
12.1-20-24 Facilitation of sexual acts in public
12.1-20-25 Sexual offender presence near schools prohibited
12.1-20-26 Sexual reproductive imposition

Chapter 12.1-21 - Damaging Property or Public Services
Section Section Name
12.1-21-01 Arson
12.1-21-02 Endangering by fire or explosion
12.1-21-03 Failure to control or report a dangerous fire
12.1-21-03.1 Negligent act resulting in fire ‑ Penalty
12.1-21-04 Release of destructive forces
12.1-21-05 Criminal mischief
12.1-21-06 Tampering with or damaging a critical infrastructure facility or a public service ‑ Penalty
12.1-21-06.1 Interference with telephone during emergency call
12.1-21-07 Consent as a defense
12.1-21-08 Definitions
12.1-21-09 Tampering with, disabling, or falsely sounding a fire alarm ‑ Tampering with or disabling fire suppression equipment

Chapter 12.1-21.1 - Animal Research Facility Damage
Section Section Name
12.1-21.1-01 Definitions
12.1-21.1-02 Animal facility ‑ Damage or destruction
12.1-21.1-03 Entry forbidden ‑ Notice
12.1-21.1-04 Penalty
12.1-21.1-05 Civil action

Chapter 12.1-22 - Robbery - Breaking and Entering Offenses
Section Section Name
12.1-22-01 Robbery
12.1-22-02 Burglary
12.1-22-03 Criminal trespass ‑ Noncriminal offense on posted property
12.1-22-03.1 Surreptitious intrusion
12.1-22-04 Unlawful entry into or concealment within a vehicle
12.1-22-05 Stowing away
12.1-22-06 Definitions

Chapter 12.1-23 - Theft and Related Offenses
Section Section Name
12.1-23-01 Consolidation of theft offenses
12.1-23-02 Theft of property
12.1-23-02.1 Disarming or attempting to disarm a law enforcement officer
12.1-23-03 Theft of services
12.1-23-04 Theft of property lost, mislaid, or delivered by mistake
12.1-23-05 Grading of theft offenses
12.1-23-06 Unauthorized use of a vehicle
12.1-23-07 Misapplication of entrusted property
12.1-23-08 Defrauding secured creditors
12.1-23-08.1 Removal of identification marks
12.1-23-08.2 Possession of altered property
12.1-23-08.3 Dealing in stolen property
12.1-23-08.4 Duplication of keys
12.1-23-09 Defenses and proof as to theft and related offenses
12.1-23-10 Definitions for theft and related offenses
12.1-23-11 Unauthorized use of personal identifying information ‑ Penalty
12.1-23-12 Jurisdiction ‑ Conduct outside this state
12.1-23-13 Distribution and use of theft detection shielding devices
12.1-23-14 Detention of persons suspected of unlawful use or removal of theft detection devices ‑ Reasonable cause
12.1-23-15 Purchase of beer kegs ‑ Penalty
12.1-23-16 Automated sales suppression device, zapper, or phantom-ware - Prohibition - Penalties
12.1-23-17 Unlawful skimming of credit, debit, or other electronic payment cards - Penalty
12.1-23-18 Definitions
12.1-23-19 Use and possession of re‑encoders and scanning devices ‑ Penalty

Chapter 12.1-23.1 - Theft of Cable Television
Section Section Name
12.1-23.1-01 Theft of cable television services ‑ Penalty
12.1-23.1-02 Civil penalties for theft of cable television services
12.1-23.1-03 Theft of cable television services ‑ Action ‑ Injunction ‑ Property forfeiture
12.1-23.1-04 Amateur radio communications ‑ Exemption

Chapter 12.1-24 - Forgery and Counterfeiting
Section Section Name
12.1-24-01 Forgery or counterfeiting
12.1-24-02 Facilitation of counterfeiting
12.1-24-03 Deceptive writings
12.1-24-04 Definitions
12.1-24-05 Making or uttering slugs

Chapter 12.1-25 - Riot
Section Section Name
12.1-25-01 Inciting riot
12.1-25-02 Arming rioters
12.1-25-03 Engaging in a riot
12.1-25-04 Disobedience of public safety orders under riot conditions
Chapter 12.1-26 - Firearms and Destructive Devices [Repealed] Chapter 12.1-27 - Obscenity [Repealed]

Chapter 12.1-27.1 - Obscenity Control
Section Section Name
12.1-27.1-01 Obscenity ‑ Definitions ‑ Dissemination ‑ Classification of offenses
12.1-27.1-02 Promoting obscenity to minors ‑ Definitions
12.1-27.1-03 Promoting obscenity to minors ‑ Minor performing in obscene performance ‑ Classification of offenses
12.1-27.1-03.1 Objectionable materials or performance ‑ Display to minors ‑ Definitions ‑ Penalty
12.1-27.1-03.2 Exhibition of X‑rated motion picture in unscreened outdoor theater ‑ Penalty
12.1-27.1-03.3 Creation, possession, or dissemination of sexually expressive images prohibited ‑ Exception ‑ Civil action
12.1-27.1-03.4 Restrictions on adult-oriented performances ‑ Penalty
12.1-27.1-03.5 Public libraries prohibited from maintaining explicit sexual material ‑ Report
12.1-27.1-04 Definitions
12.1-27.1-05 Civil proceeding a prerequisite to criminal liability
12.1-27.1-06 Commencement of civil proceeding ‑ Intervention ‑ Seizure of materials
12.1-27.1-07 Procedures ‑ Expanded district court ‑ Appeal
12.1-27.1-08 Judgment ‑ Effect ‑ Notice to constructive defendants ‑ Use in criminal prosecutions
12.1-27.1-09 Preliminary injunction ‑ Limitations
12.1-27.1-10 Conflicting decisions ‑ Resolution
12.1-27.1-11 Exceptions to criminal liability
12.1-27.1-12 State pre-emption of local laws regulating obscenity

Chapter 12.1-27.2 - Sexual Performances by Children
Section Section Name
12.1-27.2-01 Definitions
12.1-27.2-02 Use of a minor in a sexual performance
12.1-27.2-03 Promoting or directing an obscene sexual performance by a minor
12.1-27.2-04 Promoting a sexual performance by a minor
12.1-27.2-04.1 Possession of certain materials prohibited
12.1-27.2-04.2 Sexual performance by a minor ‑ Enhanced penalties
12.1-27.2-05 Sexual performance by a minor ‑ Affirmative defenses
12.1-27.2-06 Proof of age of minor

Chapter 12.1-28 - Gambling and Related Offenses
Section Section Name
12.1-28-01 Gambling ‑ Definitions
12.1-28-02 Gambling ‑ Related offenses ‑ Classification of offenses

Chapter 12.1-29 - Prostitution
Section Section Name
12.1-29-01 Promoting prostitution
12.1-29-02 Facilitating prostitution
12.1-29-03 Prostitution
12.1-29-04 Testimony of spouse in prostitution offenses
12.1-29-05 Definitions
12.1-29-06 Hiring an individual to engage in sexual activity
12.1-29-07 Offender education program

Chapter 12.1-30 - Sunday Closing Law
Section Section Name
12.1-30-01 Business or labor on Sunday ‑ Exemptions ‑ Classification of offenses
12.1-30-02 Items prohibited from sale or rental on Sunday
12.1-30-03 Businesses allowed to operate on Sunday ‑ Limitations
12.1-30-04 Retail business leases or agreements ‑ Penalty

Chapter 12.1-31 - Miscellaneous Offenses
Section Section Name
12.1-31-01 Disorderly conduct
12.1-31-01.1 Disorderly conduct at a funeral ‑ Penalty
12.1-31-01.2 Sexual assault restraining order ‑ Penalty
12.1-31-02 Engaging in or financing criminal usury business
12.1-31-03 Sale of tobacco, electronic smoking devices, or alternative nicotine products to an individual under twenty‑one years of age and use by an individual under twenty‑one years of age prohibited
12.1-31-03.1 Vending machines prohibited ‑ Penalty
12.1-31-03.2 Child‑resistant packaging for liquid nicotine containers (Contingent expiration date ‑ See note)
12.1-31-03.3 Sale of flavored e‑liquid to minors prohibited ‑ Penalty
12.1-31-04 Manufacture, sale, or delivery of paraphernalia ‑ Definitions ‑ Penalty
12.1-31-05 Child procurement ‑ Penalty
12.1-31-06 Volatile chemicals ‑ Inhalation of vapors prohibited ‑ Definitions ‑ Penalty
12.1-31-07 Endangering an eligible adult ‑ Penalty
12.1-31-07.1 Exploitation of an eligible adult ‑ Penalty
12.1-31-07.2 Criminal proceeding involving an eligible adult ‑ Speedy trial
12.1-31-08 Possession or distribution of certain photographs or other visual representations prohibited ‑ Penalty
12.1-31-09 Fraudulent use of receipts and universal product code labels prohibited ‑ Penalty
12.1-31-10 Sale of bidis prohibited ‑ Penalty
12.1-31-11 False representation of marital status
12.1-31-12 Abortion ‑ Affirmative defenses
12.1-31-13 Tattooing, branding, subdermal implants, scarifying, and piercing ‑ Minors
12.1-31-14 Surreptitious intrusion or interference with privacy
12.1-31-15 Wearing of masks during commission of criminal offense prohibited
Chapter 12.1-31.1 - Drug Paraphernalia [Repealed]

Chapter 12.1-31.2 - Disorderly Conduct Restraining Order
Section Section Name
12.1-31.2-01 Disorderly conduct restraining order ‑ Penalty
12.1-31.2-02 Order prohibiting contact

Chapter 12.1-32 - Penalties and Sentencing
Section Section Name
12.1-32-01 Classification of offenses ‑ Penalties
12.1-32-01.1 Organizational fines
12.1-32-02 Sentencing alternatives ‑ Credit for time in custody ‑ Diagnostic testing
12.1-32-02.1 Mandatory prison terms for armed offenders
12.1-32-02.2 Repayment of rewards paid by crimestoppers programs ‑ Duties of attorney general ‑ Qualified local programs ‑ Disbursement of moneys collected
12.1-32-02.3 Mandatory sentences ‑ Exceptions
12.1-32-03 Special sanction for organizations
12.1-32-03.1 Procedure for trial of infraction ‑ Incidents
12.1-32-04 Factors to be considered in sentencing decision
12.1-32-04.1 Gross sexual imposition ‑ Deferred imposition of sentence
12.1-32-05 Imposition of fine ‑ Response to nonpayment
12.1-32-06 Incidents of probations
12.1-32-06.1 Length and termination of probation ‑ Additional probation for violation of conditions ‑ Penalty
12.1-32-07 Supervision of probationer ‑ Conditions of probation ‑ Revocation
12.1-32-07.1 Release, discharge, or termination of probation
12.1-32-07.2 Records and filing of papers
12.1-32-07.3 When probationer deemed escapee and fugitive from justice
12.1-32-07.4 Presumptive probation
12.1-32-08 Hearing prior to ordering restitution or reparation ‑ Conditions ‑ Collection of restitution for insufficient funds checks ‑ Continuing appropriation
12.1-32-09 Dangerous special offenders ‑ Habitual offenders ‑ Extended sentences ‑ Procedure
12.1-32-09.1 Sentencing of violent offenders
12.1-32-10 Mandatory parole components
12.1-32-11 Merger of sentences ‑ Sentencing for multiple offenses
12.1-32-12 Penalties, sentences, and parole for offenses unclassified and in other titles
12.1-32-13 Minor convicted of felony ‑ Sentencing
12.1-32-13.1 Juveniles - Sentencing - Reduction
12.1-32-14 Restoration of property or other work to be required of certain offenders
12.1-32-15 Offenders against children and sexual offenders ‑ Sexually violent predators ‑ Registration requirement ‑ Penalty
12.1-32-16 Restitution to be required of certain offenders ‑ Penalty

Chapter 12.1-33 - Rights of Convicts
Section Section Name
12.1-33-01 Rights lost
12.1-33-02 Rights retained by convicted person
12.1-33-02.1 Prior conviction of a crime not bar to state licensures ‑ Exceptions
12.1-33-02.2 Public employment ‑ Consideration of criminal record
12.1-33-03 Certificate of discharge
12.1-33-04 Savings provisions

Chapter 12.1-34 - Fair Treatment of Victims and Witnesses
Section Section Name
12.1-34-01 Definitions In this chapter, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires:
12.1-34-02 Fair treatment standards for victims and witnesses
12.1-34-02.1 Sexual violence survivor rights
12.1-34-03 Responsibilities of victims and witnesses
12.1-34-04 Victim and witness services
12.1-34-05 Cause of action for damages or injunctive relief
12.1-34-06 Statewide automated victim information and notification system
12.1-34-07 Medical screening and acute forensic medical examinations costs ‑ Reimbursement by attorney general ‑ Use of evidence
12.1-34-08 Victim's rights card

Chapter 12.1-35 - Child Victim and Witness Fair Treatment Standards
Section Section Name
12.1-35-01 Definitions
12.1-35-02 Additional services
12.1-35-03 Information about child victims or witnesses of crimes generally may not appear in public record
12.1-35-04 Limits on interviews and testimony
12.1-35-05 Prompt disposition
12.1-35-05.1 Assistance during proceedings
12.1-35-05.2 Confidentiality of testimony
12.1-35-05.3 Application to discovery proceedings
12.1-35-06 Cause of action for damages and injunctive relief

Chapter 12.1-36 - Female Genital Mutilation
Section Section Name
12.1-36-01 Surgical alteration of the genitals of female minor ‑ Penalty ‑ Exception

Chapter 12.1-36.1 - Minor Sex Change Treatment
Section Section Name
12.1-36.1-01 Definitions
12.1-36.1-02 Perception of a minor's sex ‑ Prohibited practices ‑ Penalty
12.1-36.1-03 Exceptions
12.1-36.1-04 Statutory limitation

Chapter 12.1-37 - Child Support Nonpayment
Section Section Name
12.1-37-01 Willful failure to pay child support ‑ Classification of offenses ‑ Affirmative defense ‑ Penalty

Chapter 12.1-38 - Assumption of Risk in Crimes
Section Section Name
12.1-38-01 Definitions
12.1-38-02 Perpetrator's assumption of the risk
12.1-38-03 Evidence
12.1-38-04 Attorney's fees to victim
12.1-38-05 Stay of claim for relief

Chapter 12.1-39 - Human Cloning
Section Section Name
12.1-39-01 Definitions
12.1-39-02 Human cloning ‑ Prohibition ‑ Penalty
Chapter 12.1-40 - Human Trafficking [Repealed]

Chapter 12.1-41 - Uniform Act on Prevention of and Remedies for Human Trafficking
Section Section Name
12.1-41-01 Definitions
12.1-41-02 Trafficking an individual
12.1-41-03 Forced labor
12.1-41-04 Sexual servitude
12.1-41-05 Patronizing a victim of sexual servitude
12.1-41-06 Patronizing a minor for commercial sexual activity
12.1-41-07 Business entity liability
12.1-41-08 Aggravating circumstance
12.1-41-08.1 Prohibited acts ‑ Mandatory terms of imprisonment
12.1-41-09 Restitution
12.1-41-10 Victim confidentiality
12.1-41-11 Past sexual behavior of victim
12.1-41-12 Immunity of minor
12.1-41-13 Affirmative defense of victim
12.1-41-14 Motion to vacate and seal conviction
12.1-41-15 Civil action
12.1-41-16 Display of public-awareness sign
12.1-41-17 Eligibility for benefit or service
12.1-41-18 Law enforcement protocol
12.1-41-19 Grant to or contract with service provider
12.1-41-20 Use of public funds for abortions prohibited
12.1-41-21 Forced or coerced abortion

Title 13 - Debtor and Creditor Relationship

Chapter 13-01 - General Provisions
Section Section Name
13-01-01 Definitions of creditor and debtor
13-01-02 Debtor's contract valid in absence of fraud
13-01-03 Creditors may be preferred
13-01-04 Marshalling funds ‑ Rights of creditors
13-01-05 Transfers with intent to defraud or delay creditors are void
13-01-06 Transfer of personalty without changing of possession or filing of instrument presumed fraudulent
13-01-07 Instruments affecting realty void when made with intent to defraud ‑ Good‑faith purchaser protected
13-01-08 When act of debtor void for fraud
13-01-09 Preference by special partnership or by member thereof ‑ When void
13-01-10 Fraudulent intent a question of fact
13-01-11 Fraudulent conveyance ‑ Penalty
13-01-12 Removing or disposing of property to defraud creditors ‑ Penalty
13-01-13 Unlawfully preferring creditors ‑ Penalty
13-01-14 Late payment charge on accounts receivable ‑ Exceptions
13-01-14.1 Late payment charge on accounts receivable for medical services ‑ Limitations on extensions of credit by medical providers
13-01-15 Late payment on accounts receivable ‑ Periodic statement to be furnished to debtor

Chapter 13-01.1 - Interest on Delinquent Accounts
Section Section Name
13-01.1-01 Prompt payment required
13-01.1-02 When interest payment required
13-01.1-03 Interest must compound
13-01.1-04 Additional appropriation prohibited
13-01.1-05 When this chapter is inapplicable
13-01.1-06 Subcontractor prompt payment required

Chapter 13-01.2 - Financial Institution Data Security Program
Section Section Name
13-01.2-01 Definitions
13-01.2-02 Standards for safeguarding customer information
13-01.2-03 Elements of a security program
13-01.2-04 Exemptions
Chapter 13-02 - Fraudulent Conveyances [Repealed]

Chapter 13-02.1 - Uniform Voidable Transactions Act
Section Section Name
13-02.1-01 Definitions
13-02.1-02 Insolvency
13-02.1-03 Value
13-02.1-04 Transfer or obligation voidable as to present or future creditor
13-02.1-05 Transfer or obligation voidable as to present creditor
13-02.1-06 When transfer is made or obligation is incurred
13-02.1-07 Remedies of creditor
13-02.1-08 Defenses ‑ Liability ‑ Protection of transferee or obligee
13-02.1-09 Extinguishment of claim for relief
13-02.1-10 Supplementary provisions
13-02.1-11 Governing law
13-02.1-12 Application to series organization
13-02.1-13 Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
Chapter 13-03 - Small Loans [Repealed] Chapter 13-03.1 - Consumer Finance Act [Repealed] Chapter 13-04 - Bank Installment Loans [Repealed]

Chapter 13-04.1 - Money Brokers
Section Section Name
13-04.1-01 Administration
13-04.1-01.1 Definitions
13-04.1-02 Money broker license required
13-04.1-02.1 Entities exempted from licensing requirements
13-04.1-03 Application for money broker license
13-04.1-04 Fee to accompany application for money broker license
13-04.1-04.1 Surety bond required
13-04.1-04.2 Minimum net worth required
13-04.1-05 Expiration and renewal of license
13-04.1-05.1 Automatic six‑month extension of license during 2009 calendar year
13-04.1-06 Powers of the department of financial institutions
13-04.1-07 Manner in which records to be kept
13-04.1-08 Revocation of license ‑ Suspension of license ‑ Surrender of license
13-04.1-08.1 Suspension and removal of money broker officers and employees
13-04.1-09 Prohibited acts and practices
13-04.1-09.1 Advance fees prohibited ‑ Exception
13-04.1-09.2 Maximum charges permitted for loans not in excess of one thousand dollars ‑ Refund ‑ Installment payments ‑ Permitted charges
13-04.1-09.3 Maximum charges permitted for loans ‑ Installment payments ‑ Permitted charges
13-04.1-10 Orders and injunctions
13-04.1-11 Investigations, subpoenas, and examination authority
13-04.1-11.1 Response to department requests
13-04.1-12 Remedies not exclusive
13-04.1-13 Penalty
13-04.1-14 Confidentiality
13-04.1-15 Change of name or address
13-04.1-16 Call reports
13-04.1-17 Report to nationwide multistate licensing system and registry
13-04.1-18 Disclosure of customer information

Chapter 13-05 - Collection Agencies
Section Section Name
13-05-01 Administration
13-05-01.1 Definitions
13-05-02 Collection agency license required
13-05-02.1 Branch offices
13-05-02.2 Child support collection agencies
13-05-02.3 Entities exempt from licensing requirements
13-05-03 Application for a collection agency license
13-05-04 Application requirements ‑ Fee to accompany application for collection agency license
13-05-04.1 Surety bond required
13-05-04.2 Minimum net worth required
13-05-05 Expiration and renewal of license
13-05-05.1 Change of name or address
13-05-05.2 Automatic six‑month extension of license during 2014 calendar year
13-05-06 Powers of the department of financial institutions
13-05-06.1 Suspension and removal of collection agency officers or employees
13-05-06.2 Investigations and subpoenas
13-05-06.3 Prohibited acts and practices
13-05-06.4 Confidentiality
13-05-06.5 Credit card payment
13-05-07 Manner in which records and funds to be kept by collection agency
13-05-07.1 Response to department requests
13-05-08 Revocation of license ‑ Suspension of license ‑ Surrender of license ‑ Pre‑existing contracts
13-05-08.1 Biennial report
13-05-09 Remedies not exclusive
13-05-10 Penalty
Chapter 13-06 - Debt Adjusting [Repealed]

Chapter 13-07 - Consumer Credit Counseling Services
Section Section Name
13-07-01 Consumer credit counseling service ‑ Definition
13-07-02 Consumer credit counseling service ‑ Contract requirements
13-07-03 Consumer credit counseling service ‑ Surety bond or other security
13-07-04 Consumer credit counseling service ‑ Trust accounts
13-07-05 Consumer credit counseling service ‑ Accounting records ‑ Availability of statements
13-07-06 Fees ‑ Payments ‑ Cancellation
13-07-07 Prohibitions ‑ Investigation ‑ Civil penalty

Chapter 13-08 - Deferred Presentment Service Providers
Section Section Name
13-08-01 Definitions
13-08-02 License requirements
13-08-03 Qualifications for license
13-08-04 Application for license
13-08-05 Application fees ‑ Financial statements ‑ Annual fee ‑ Deposit of fees
13-08-05.1 Change of name or address
13-08-05.2 Automatic six‑month extension of license during 2014 calendar year
13-08-06 Issuance of license ‑ Posting
13-08-07 Nontransferability ‑ Change in control of license
13-08-08 Reports of commissioner
13-08-09 Expiration of license ‑ Renewal
13-08-10 Regulations ‑ Examinations
13-08-11 Retention of records
13-08-11.1 Response to department requests
13-08-11.2 Confidentiality
13-08-12 Fees for service ‑ Deferred presentment service transaction procedures ‑ Penalty
13-08-13 Denial of license ‑ Hearing
13-08-14 Suspension ‑ Revocation
13-08-14.1 Suspension and removal of deferred presentment service provider officers and employees
13-08-15 Violations ‑ Cease and desist orders ‑ Penalties
13-08-16 Disclosure of customer information
Chapter 13-09 - Money Transmitters [Repealed]

Chapter 13-09.1 - Money Transmitters
Section Section Name
13-09.1-01 Definitions
13-09.1-02 Exemptions
13-09.1-03 Authority to require demonstration of exemption
13-09.1-04 Implementation
13-09.1-05 Confidentiality
13-09.1-06 Supervision
13-09.1-07 Networked supervision
13-09.1-08 Relationship to federal law
13-09.1-09 License required
13-09.1-10 Consistent state licensing
13-09.1-11 Application for license
13-09.1-12 Information requirements for certain individuals
13-09.1-13 Issuance of license
13-09.1-14 Renewal of license
13-09.1-15 Maintenance of license
13-09.1-16 Acquisition of control
13-09.1-17 Notice and information requirements for a change of key individuals
13-09.1-18 Report of condition
13-09.1-19 Audited financials
13-09.1-20 Authorized delegate reporting
13-09.1-21 Reports of certain events
13-09.1-22 Anti-money laundering ‑ Countering the financing of terrorism reports
13-09.1-23 Records
13-09.1-24 Relationship between licensee and authorized delegate
13-09.1-25 Unauthorized activities
13-09.1-26 Prohibited authorized new delegates ‑ Penalty
13-09.1-27 Timely transmission
13-09.1-28 Refunds
13-09.1-29 Receipts
13-09.1-30 Notice
13-09.1-31 Disclosures for payroll processing services
13-09.1-32 Net worth
13-09.1-33 Surety bond
13-09.1-34 Maintenance of permissible investments
13-09.1-35 Types of permissible investments
13-09.1-36 Suspension and revocation
13-09.1-37 Suspension and revocation of authorized delegates
13-09.1-38 Orders to cease and desist
13-09.1-39 Consent orders
13-09.1-40 Criminal penalties
13-09.1-41 Civil penalties
13-09.1-42 Unlicensed persons
13-09.1-43 Transition period
13-09.1-44 Definitions
13-09.1-45 Scope
13-09.1-46 Conditions precedent to engaging in virtual-currency business activity
13-09.1-47 Required disclosures
13-09.1-48 Property interests and entitlement to virtual currency
13-09.1-49 Additional requirement and clarifications for virtual-currency business activities
13-09.1-50 Virtual‑currency kiosks
13-09.1-51 Disclosures
13-09.1-52 Prevention of fraudulent activity
13-09.1-53 Daily transaction limit
13-09.1-54 Customer service

Chapter 13-10 - Mortgage Loan Originators
Section Section Name
13-10-01 Purpose
13-10-02 Definitions
13-10-03 License and registration required
13-10-04 State license and registration application and issuance
13-10-05 Issuance of license
13-10-06 Prelicensing and relicensing education of loan originators
13-10-07 Testing of loan originators
13-10-08 Standards for license renewal
13-10-09 Continuing education for mortgage loan originators
13-10-10 Authority to require license
13-10-11 Nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry information challenge process
13-10-12 Enforcement authorities, violations, and penalties
13-10-13 Surety bond and minimum net worth requirements ‑ Surety bond required
13-10-14 Minimum net worth required
13-10-15 Confidentiality
13-10-16 Investigation and examination authority
13-10-17 Prohibited acts and practices
13-10-18 Mortgage call reports
13-10-19 Report to nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry
13-10-20 Privately insured credit unions
13-10-21 Unique identifier shown

Chapter 13-11 - Debt-Settlement Providers
Section Section Name
13-11-01 Definitions
13-11-02 License required
13-11-03 Application for license
13-11-04 Fee and bond to accompany application for debt-settlement license
13-11-05 Qualifications for license
13-11-06 Expiration and renewal of license
13-11-07 Applicant's obligation to update information
13-11-08 Records ‑ Annual reports
13-11-09 Approval or denial of a license
13-11-10 Revocation of license ‑ Suspension of license ‑ Surrender of license
13-11-11 Suspension and removal of debt-settlement provider officers and employees
13-11-12 Advertising and marketing practices
13-11-13 Contracts, books, and records
13-11-14 Trust funds ‑ Requirements and restrictions
13-11-15 Requirement of good faith
13-11-16 Customer service
13-11-17 Required presale consumer disclosures and warnings
13-11-18 Individualized financial analysis
13-11-19 Debt-settlement contract
13-11-20 Cancellation of contract and right to fee and settlement fund refunds
13-11-21 Fees
13-11-22 Voluntary contributions
13-11-23 Prohibited acts and practices
13-11-24 Notice of litigation
13-11-25 Liability for the conduct of other persons
13-11-26 Powers of the commissioner
13-11-27 Enforcement authorities, violations, and penalties
13-11-28 Void contracts
13-11-29 Private enforcement
13-11-30 Confidentiality
13-11-31 Disclosure of customer information

Chapter 13-12 - Residential Mortgage Lenders
Section Section Name
13-12-01 Definitions
13-12-02 Administration
13-12-03 Residential mortgage lender license required
13-12-04 Entities exempted from licensing requirements
13-12-05 Application for residential mortgage lender license
13-12-06 Fee to accompany application for residential mortgage lender license
13-12-07 Surety bond required
13-12-08 Minimum net worth required
13-12-09 Expiration and renewal of license
13-12-10 Powers of the department of financial institutions
13-12-11 Manner in which records to be kept
13-12-12 Revocation of license ‑ Suspension of license ‑ Surrender of license
13-12-13 Suspension and removal of residential mortgage lender officers and employees
13-12-14 Prohibited acts and practices
13-12-15 Advance fees prohibited ‑ Exception
13-12-16 Maximum charges permitted for loans ‑ Installment payments ‑ Permitted charges
13-12-17 Orders and injunctions
13-12-18 Investigations, subpoenas, and examination authority
13-12-19 Response to department requests
13-12-20 Remedies not exclusive
13-12-21 Penalty
13-12-22 Confidentiality
13-12-23 Change of name or address
13-12-24 Call reports
13-12-25 Report to nationwide multistate licensing system and registry
13-12-26 Disclosure of customer information
13-12-27 Notice to borrower regarding regulation by the department of financial institutions

Chapter 13-13 - Residential Mortgage Loan Services
Section Section Name
13-13-01 Definitions
13-13-02 Administration
13-13-03 Residential mortgage loan servicing license required
13-13-04 Entities exempted from licensing requirements
13-13-05 Application for residential mortgage loan servicer license
13-13-06 Fee to accompany application for residential mortgage loan servicer license
13-13-07 Financial condition
13-13-08 Financial condition for applicant or licensee not subject to section 13‑13‑07
13-13-09 Corporate governance
13-13-10 Expiration and renewal of license
13-13-11 Powers of the department of financial institutions
13-13-12 Manner in which records to be kept
13-13-13 Revocation of license ‑ Suspension of license ‑ Surrender of license
13-13-14 Suspension and removal of residential mortgage loan servicer officers and employees
13-13-15 Prohibited acts and practices
13-13-16 Orders and injunctions
13-13-17 Investigations, subpoenas, and examination authority
13-13-18 Response to department requests
13-13-19 Remedies not exclusive
13-13-20 Penalty
13-13-21 Confidentiality
13-13-22 Change of name or address
13-13-23 Call reports
13-13-24 Report to nationwide multistate licensing system
13-13-25 Disclosure of customer information

Title 14 - Domestic Relations and Persons

Chapter 14-01 - Powers of Incompetents
Section Section Name
14-01-01 Person without understanding ‑ Contract rights ‑ Liability for necessaries
14-01-02 Partial incapacity ‑ Contracts ‑ Rescission
14-01-03 Insane person ‑ Cannot contract after incapacity determined ‑ Right to make will

Chapter 14-02 - Personal Rights
Section Section Name
14-02-01 General personal rights
14-02-02 Defamation classified
14-02-03 Civil libel defined
14-02-04 Civil slander defined
14-02-05 Privileged communications
14-02-06 Offenses against personal relation
14-02-07 Force to protect
14-02-08 Libel suits against newspapers ‑ Retraction
14-02-09 Defamation by visual or radio broadcast ‑ Limitation of liability
14-02-10 Uniform Single Publication Act
14-02-11 State policy against discrimination

Chapter 14-02.1 - Abortion Control Act
Section Section Name
14-02.1-01 Purpose
14-02.1-02 Definitions
14-02.1-02.1 Printed information ‑ Referral service
14-02.1-02.2 Abortion report form
14-02.1-03 Consent to abortion ‑ Notification requirements
14-02.1-03.1 Parental consent or judicial authorization for abortion of unmarried minor ‑ Statement of intent
14-02.1-03.2 Civil damages for performance of abortions without informed consent
14-02.1-03.3 Privacy of woman upon whom an abortion is performed or attempted
14-02.1-03.4 Required notice at abortion facility
14-02.1-03.5 Abortion-inducing drugs
14-02.1-04 Limitations on the performance of abortions ‑ Penalty
14-02.1-04.1 Prohibition - Sex-selective abortion - Abortion for genetic abnormality - Penalty
14-02.1-04.2 Prohibition on human dismemberment abortion ‑ Penalty
14-02.1-05 Preserving life of a viable child ‑ Penalty
14-02.1-05.1 Determination of detectable heartbeat in unborn child before abortion - Exception
14-02.1-05.2 Abortion after detectable heartbeat in unborn child prohibited - Exception - Penalty
14-02.1-05.3 Determination of postfertilization age ‑ Abortion of unborn child of twenty or more weeks postfertilization age prohibited
14-02.1-06 Soliciting abortions
14-02.1-07 Records required ‑ Reporting of practice of abortion
14-02.1-07.1 Forms
14-02.1-08 Protection of infant born alive ‑ Penalty
14-02.1-09 Humane disposal of nonviable unborn child
14-02.1-10 Concealing stillbirth or death of infant ‑ Penalty
14-02.1-11 General penalty
14-02.1-12 Short title

Chapter 14-02.2 - Fetal Experimentation
Section Section Name
14-02.2-01 Live fetal experimentation ‑ Penalty
14-02.2-02 Experimentation on dead fetus ‑ Use of fetal organs or tissue for transplantation or experimentation ‑ Sale of fetus or fetal organs or tissue ‑ Penalty

Chapter 14-02.3 - Limitation of Abortion
Section Section Name
14-02.3-01 State policy on abortion and childbirth ‑ Use of public funds restricted
14-02.3-02 Use of public funds for family planning ‑ Use for the performance, referral, and encouragement of abortion prohibited
14-02.3-03 Payment for abortions by health insurance policies delivered or issued in North Dakota restricted
14-02.3-04 Abortion in government hospitals operated within North Dakota restricted
14-02.3-05 Penalty

Chapter 14-02.4 - Human Rights
Section Section Name
14-02.4-01 State policy against discrimination
14-02.4-02 Definitions
14-02.4-03 Employer's discriminatory practices
14-02.4-04 Employment agency's discriminatory practices
14-02.4-05 Labor organization's discriminatory practices
14-02.4-06 Certain employment advertising deemed discriminatory
14-02.4-07 Requiring security clearance not discriminatory
14-02.4-08 Qualification based on religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or marital status
14-02.4-08.1 Exercise of religion
14-02.4-09 Seniority, merit, or other measuring systems and ability tests not discriminatory
14-02.4-10 Employment of individual ‑ Exceptions ‑ Physical examination ‑ Investigation of medical history
14-02.4-11 Rights of veterans
14-02.4-12 Discriminatory housing practices by owner or agent
14-02.4-12.1 Discriminatory housing practices
14-02.4-13 Discriminatory housing practice by financial institution or lender
14-02.4-14 Public accommodations ‑ Discriminatory practices
14-02.4-15 Public services ‑ Discriminatory practices
14-02.4-15.1 Discrimination in governmental contracts and programs prohibited
14-02.4-15.2 Preferred pronoun ‑ Government entity
14-02.4-16 Advertising public accommodations or services ‑ Discriminatory practices ‑ Exceptions
14-02.4-17 Credit transactions ‑ Discriminatory practices
14-02.4-18 Retaliation prohibited
14-02.4-19 Actions ‑ Limitations
14-02.4-20 Relief
14-02.4-21 Records exempt
14-02.4-22 Duties and powers of department
14-02.4-23 Complaints ‑ Probable cause ‑ Administrative hearing

Chapter 14-02.5 - Housing Discrimination
Section Section Name
14-02.5-01 Definitions
14-02.5-02 Sale or rental
14-02.5-03 Publication
14-02.5-04 Inspection
14-02.5-05 Entry into neighborhood
14-02.5-06 Disability
14-02.5-07 Residential real estate‑related transaction
14-02.5-08 Brokerage services
14-02.5-09 Sales and rentals exempted
14-02.5-10 Religious organization, private club, and appraisal exemption
14-02.5-11 Housing for elderly exempted
14-02.5-12 Effect on other law
14-02.5-13 Duties and powers of department
14-02.5-14 Complaints
14-02.5-15 Reports and studies
14-02.5-16 Cooperation with other entities
14-02.5-17 Gifts and grants ‑ Fair housing fund ‑ Continuing appropriation
14-02.5-18 Complaint
14-02.5-19 Answer
14-02.5-20 Investigation
14-02.5-21 Additional or substitute respondent
14-02.5-22 Conciliation
14-02.5-23 Temporary or preliminary relief
14-02.5-24 Investigative report
14-02.5-25 Reasonable cause determination
14-02.5-26 Charge
14-02.5-27 Land use law
14-02.5-28 Dismissal
14-02.5-29 Pending civil trial
14-02.5-30 Election of judicial determination
14-02.5-31 Administrative hearing
14-02.5-32 Administrative penalties
14-02.5-33 Effect of departmental order
14-02.5-34 Licensed or regulated business
14-02.5-35 Order in preceding five years
14-02.5-36 Attorney general action for enforcement
14-02.5-37 Pattern or practice case ‑ Penalties
14-02.5-38 Subpoena enforcement
14-02.5-39 Civil action
14-02.5-40 Court‑appointed attorney
14-02.5-41 Relief granted
14-02.5-42 Effect of relief granted
14-02.5-43 Intervention by attorney general
14-02.5-44 Prevailing party
14-02.5-45 Intimidation or interference ‑ Penalty
14-02.5-46 Records exempt

Chapter 14-02.6 - Partial-Birth Abortion
Section Section Name
14-02.6-01 Definitions
14-02.6-02 Prohibition ‑ Penalty ‑ Exception
14-02.6-03 Exception for life of mother

Chapter 14-03 - Marriage Contract
Section Section Name
14-03-01 What constitutes marriage ‑ Spouse defined
14-03-01.1 Members of armed forces deemed residents
14-03-02 Lawful age for marriage
14-03-03 Void marriages
14-03-04 Marriage between white person and Negro person void ‑ Penalty
14-03-05 Definition of a Negro person
14-03-06 Marriage of person having husband or wife void ‑ Exception
14-03-07 Prohibited marriages
14-03-08 Foreign marriages recognized ‑ Exception
14-03-09 Who may solemnize marriages
14-03-10 Marriage may not be solemnized without license
14-03-11 Who issues marriage license to official
14-03-12 Serological test for syphilis required before application for license filed
14-03-13 Standard serological test defined
14-03-14 Serological test ‑ Contents of laboratory statement
14-03-15 When serological test not necessary
14-03-16 Physician's certificate and laboratory statement ‑ Misrepresentation ‑ Penalty
14-03-17 Application for license
14-03-18 License to and marriage of intoxicated person prohibited
14-03-19 License issued to all who comply with law
14-03-20 License and certificate
14-03-20.1 Surname options
14-03-20.2 Middle name options
14-03-21 Return of license and certificate ‑ Duplicate delivered to persons married ‑ Records kept ‑ Penalty
14-03-22 Marriage license fee ‑ Supplemental fee ‑ Fee for marriage ceremony ‑ Duties of officers
14-03-23 Marriage registered with bureau of vital statistics
14-03-24 Certified record is evidence
14-03-25 Performing marriage ceremony without authority ‑ Penalty
14-03-26 Issuing license of marriage between Negroes and whites ‑ Penalty
14-03-27 Performing marriage ceremony between Negroes and whites ‑ Penalty
14-03-28 Penalty
Chapter 14-03.1 - Uniform Premarital Agreement Act [Repealed]

Chapter 14-03.2 - Uniform Premarital and Marital Agreements Act
Section Section Name
14-03.2-01 Definitions
14-03.2-02 Scope
14-03.2-03 Governing law
14-03.2-04 Principles of law and equity
14-03.2-05 Formation requirements
14-03.2-06 When agreement effective
14-03.2-07 Void marriage
14-03.2-08 Enforcement
14-03.2-09 Unenforceable terms
14-03.2-10 Limitation of action
14-03.2-11 Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

Chapter 14-04 - Annulment of Marriage
Section Section Name
14-04-01 Grounds for annulling marriage
14-04-02 Action to annul ‑ Limitations of time
14-04-03 Legitimacy of children
14-04-04 Custody of children
14-04-05 Effect of judgment

Chapter 14-05 - Divorce
Section Section Name
14-05-01 Marriage ‑ How dissolved
14-05-02 Effect of divorce
14-05-02.1 Decree to include social security numbers
14-05-03 Causes for divorce
14-05-03.1 Grounds for separation
14-05-04 Adultery defined
14-05-05 Extreme cruelty defined
14-05-06 Desertion defined
14-05-07 Willful neglect defined
14-05-08 Abuse of alcohol or controlled substances defined
14-05-08.1 Recognition of foreign decree of divorce and foreign annulment of marriage
14-05-09 Desertion, neglect, intemperance ‑ Duration
14-05-09.1 Irreconcilable differences defined
14-05-10 Denial of divorce
14-05-11 Connivance defined
14-05-12 Collusion defined
14-05-13 Condonation defined ‑ Requisites
14-05-14 Revocation of condonation
14-05-15 Recrimination defined
14-05-16 Limitation of time
14-05-17 Residence requirements
14-05-18 Presumption of domicile
14-05-19 Affirmative proof required
14-05-20 Legitimacy of children ‑ Adultery by husband
14-05-21 Legitimacy of children ‑ Adultery by wife
14-05-22 Parental rights and responsibilities ‑ Costs
14-05-23 Temporary support, attorney's fees, and parental rights and responsibilities
14-05-24 Division of property and debts
14-05-24.1 Spousal support
14-05-24.2 Summary real estate disposition judgment
14-05-24.3 Property and debt listing information confidential - Exception
14-05-25 Security for alimony ‑ Disposition of homestead
14-05-25.1 Money judgment to secure division of property enforceable by contempt proceedings ‑ Exemptions from process not available
14-05-25.2 Enforcement of support order
14-05-26 Separate maintenance provided for when divorce denied
14-05-27 Separation ‑ Spousal support ‑ Division of property
14-05-28 Decree of separation ‑ Effect
14-05-29 Revocation of decree of separation ‑ Divorce granted
Chapter 14-06 - Separation from Bed and Board [Repealed]

Chapter 14-06.1 - Displaced Homemaker Program
Section Section Name
14-06.1-01 Legislative finding and declaration
14-06.1-02 Definitions
14-06.1-03 Grants ‑ Design and staff
14-06.1-04 Sources of funding and in‑kind contributions
14-06.1-05 Job counseling program ‑ Design ‑ Emphasis
14-06.1-06 Job training program ‑ Development ‑ Stipend for trainees
14-06.1-07 Program goals
14-06.1-08 Assistance in finding permanent employment for trainee
14-06.1-09 Service programs
14-06.1-10 Regulations ‑ Eligibility for programs ‑ Level of stipends ‑ Sliding fee scale for service programs
14-06.1-11 Delegation of authority
14-06.1-12 Citizen advisory structure ‑ Reimbursement of members
14-06.1-13 Program evaluation
14-06.1-14 Displaced homemaker account ‑ Creation
14-06.1-15 Petition for dissolution of marriage, annulment, or separation ‑ Fee assessment
14-06.1-16 Continuing appropriation

Chapter 14-07 - Husband and Wife
Section Section Name
14-07-01 Mutual obligations
14-07-02 Head of family
14-07-03 Duty to support
14-07-04 Separate property ‑ Rights and privileges
14-07-05 Rights and liabilities of married person
14-07-06 Contracts between husband and wife and third persons as to property
14-07-07 Contracts to alter marital relations
14-07-08 Separate and mutual rights and liabilities of husband and wife
14-07-09 Curtesy and dower extinguished
14-07-10 Mutual liability for necessaries
14-07-11 Spouse liable for support ‑ Exception
14-07-12 Transfer of property when abandoned or imprisoned
14-07-13 Contracts made under power given by court binding on both parties
14-07-14 When order for transfer may be set aside
14-07-15 Abandonment or nonsupport of child ‑ Penalty
14-07-16 Abandonment or nonsupport of spouse ‑ Penalty
14-07-17 Presumption of intent to abandon
14-07-18 Penalty for abandonment and nonsupport
14-07-19 Bond may be given in lieu of punishment
14-07-20 Conditions of bond
14-07-21 Violation of conditions of bond ‑ Who may sue on breach
14-07-22 Evidence required to prove relationship

Chapter 14-07.1 - Domestic Violence
Section Section Name
14-07.1-01 Definitions
14-07.1-02 Domestic violence protection order
14-07.1-02.1 Allegation of domestic violence ‑ Effect
14-07.1-02.2 Foreign domestic violence protection orders ‑ Full faith and credit recognition and enforcement
14-07.1-03 Temporary protection order ‑ Copy to law enforcement agency
14-07.1-03.1 Notification of stalking law
14-07.1-04 Assistance of law enforcement officer in service or execution
14-07.1-05 Right to apply for relief
14-07.1-05.1 Appointment of guardian ad litem for minor
14-07.1-06 Penalty for violation of a protection order
14-07.1-07 Nonexclusive remedy
14-07.1-08 Emergency relief
14-07.1-08.1 Domestic violence court
14-07.1-09 Immunity from liability ‑ Penalty for false reports
14-07.1-10 Arrest procedures
14-07.1-11 Arrest without warrant
14-07.1-12 Reports
14-07.1-13 Order prohibiting contact ‑ Penalty
14-07.1-14 Law enforcement guidelines and training
14-07.1-15 Domestic violence and sexual assault prevention fund established
14-07.1-16 Grants ‑ Eligibility ‑ Conditions ‑ Limitation
14-07.1-17 Duties of the department
14-07.1-18 Domestic violence or sexual assault program records ‑ Confidentiality ‑ Exceptions ‑ Penalty
14-07.1-19 Release conditions
14-07.1-20 Domestic violence fatality review commission
Chapter 14-07.2 - Domestic Violence Victim Assistance [Repealed]

Chapter 14-07.3 - Minors' Counseling Information Privacy
Section Section Name
14-07.3-01 Definitions
14-07.3-02 Confidentiality of information concerning a minor
14-07.3-03 Access procedures for parents

Chapter 14-07.4 - Uniform Interstate Enforcement of Protection Orders Act
Section Section Name
14-07.4-01 Definitions
14-07.4-02 Judicial enforcement of order
14-07.4-03 Nonjudicial enforcement of order
14-07.4-04 Registration of order
14-07.4-05 Immunity
14-07.4-06 Other remedies
14-07.4-07 Penalty

Chapter 14-07.5 - Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Protection Orders Act
Section Section Name
14-07.5-01 Definitions
14-07.5-02 Nonjudicial enforcement of order
14-07.5-03 Judicial enforcement of order
14-07.5-04 Registration of order
14-07.5-05 Immunity
14-07.5-06 Other remedies
14-07.5-07 Penalty

Chapter 14-07.6 - Abusive Litigation
Section Section Name
14-07.6-01 Definitions
14-07.6-02 Burden of proof ‑ Dismissal ‑ Entry of order restricting abusive litigation
14-07.6-03 Proceeding when abusive litigation is not present
14-07.6-04 Rules ‑ Authority

Chapter 14-07.7 - Civil Protection Orders
Section Section Name
14-07.7-01 Definitions
14-07.7-02 Petition for civil protection order
14-07.7-03 Civil protection order ‑ General provisions ‑ Confidentiality
14-07.7-04 Temporary disorderly conduct restraining order
14-07.7-05 Disorderly conduct restraining order
14-07.7-06 Temporary domestic violence protection order
14-07.7-07 Domestic violence protection order
14-07.7-08 Temporary sexual assault restraining order
14-07.7-09 Sexual assault restraining order
14-07.7-10 Assistance of state's attorney or domestic violence sexual assault advocate
14-07.7-11 Notification of stalking law
14-07.7-12 Service
14-07.7-13 Right to apply for relief
14-07.7-14 Appointment of guardian ad litem of minor
14-07.7-15 Nonexclusive remedy
14-07.7-16 Transmittal to bureau of criminal investigation
14-07.7-17 Penalty for violation of a civil protection order
14-07.7-18 Arrest without warrant
14-07.7-19 Assistance of law enforcement
14-07.7-20 Orders issued before January 1, 2026

Chapter 14-08 - Action for Spousal or Child Support
Section Section Name
14-08-01 Action against husband or wife for support of spouse and minor children ‑ When maintained
14-08-02 Power of court to render judgment
14-08-03 Procedure for action
14-08-04 What payments made by spouse pending action
14-08-05 Security required ‑ Receiver
14-08-06 Modifying or vacating judgment
14-08-07 Support payments ‑ Payment to court ‑ Transfer of payment to court of recipient's residence ‑ Transfer of proceedings for enforcement of decree ‑ Procedures upon failure to pay
14-08-08 Notification and duties of county social service board
14-08-09 Aid of court available to recipients of support
14-08-10 Remedies additional to those existing

Chapter 14-08.1 - Civil Remedies for Child Support
Section Section Name
14-08.1-01 Liability for support
14-08.1-01.1 Definitions
14-08.1-02 Procedure for action
14-08.1-03 Security required ‑ Enforcement remedies
14-08.1-04 Duty of child support agency ‑ Sheriff's fees
14-08.1-05 Support order to be judgment
14-08.1-05.1 Past‑due support ‑ Plan of payment ‑ Work activities
14-08.1-06 Suspension of occupational, professional, or recreational license for nonpayment of child support or failure to obey subpoena
14-08.1-07 Suspension of motor vehicle operator's license for nonpayment of child support or failure to obey subpoena
14-08.1-08 Certification of records

Chapter 14-09 - Parent and Child
Section Section Name
14-09-00.1 Definitions
14-09-01 Legitimacy of children born in wedlock
14-09-02 Children born after dissolution of marriage or before wedlock ‑ Legitimacy
14-09-03 Who may dispute presumption of legitimacy
14-09-04 Custody of legitimate child
14-09-05 Custody of illegitimate child
14-09-05.1 Grandparental rights of visitation to unmarried minor child ‑ Mediation or arbitration
14-09-06 Priority of custody of father and mother
14-09-06.1 Awarding custody ‑ Best interests and welfare of child
14-09-06.2 Best interests and welfare of child ‑ Court consideration ‑ Factors
14-09-06.3 Parenting investigations and reports ‑ Costs
14-09-06.4 Appointment of attorney guardian ad litem for child in proceedings involving parental rights and responsibilities ‑ Immunity
14-09-06.5 Allegation of harm to child ‑ Effect
14-09-06.6 Limitations on postjudgment modifications of primary residential responsibility
14-09-07 Residence of child
14-09-08 Mutual duty to support children
14-09-08.1 Support payments ‑ Payment to state disbursement unit ‑ Transfer of proceedings for enforcement of decree ‑ Procedures upon failure to pay
14-09-08.2 Support for children after majority ‑ Retroactive application
14-09-08.3 Duration of child support obligations
14-09-08.4 Periodic review of child support orders
14-09-08.5 Notice of review of child support orders
14-09-08.6 Obligor's duties upon review
14-09-08.7 Notice of review determination
14-09-08.8 Motion for amendment of child support order ‑ How made ‑ Presumption when obligor's income unknown
14-09-08.9 Request for review ‑ Notice of right to request review
14-09-08.10 Order (Contingent effective date ‑ See note)
14-09-08.11 Eligible child ‑ Employer to permit enrollment ‑ Employer duties and liabilities ‑ Obligor contest (Contingent effective date ‑ See note)
14-09-08.12 Authorization to insurer
14-09-08.13 Application for service
14-09-08.14 Child support agency to establish criteria
14-09-08.15 Reasonable cost of health insurance (Contingent repeal - See note)
14-09-08.16 Requests for information from income payer
14-09-08.17 Delinquent obligor may not renounce claims
14-09-08.18 Health insurance reimbursements received by but not owed to obligor to be paid over ‑ Finding of contempt ‑ Treatment as delinquent child support
14-09-08.19 Child support order ‑ Required interest statement
14-09-08.20 National medical support notice ‑ Child support agency duties
14-09-08.21 Termination of parental rights ‑ Duty of support
14-09-08.22 Enforcement of health insurance coverage from an obligee
14-09-09 Liability of stepparent for support
14-09-09.1 Child support ‑ Wage assignment ‑ Procedures
14-09-09.2 Child support ‑ Alternative procedure to withhold and transmit earnings
14-09-09.3 Child support ‑ Duties and liabilities of income payer under income withholding order
14-09-09.4 Child support ‑ Order for wage assignment or to withhold and transmit earnings ‑ Dissolution, revocation or modification
14-09-09.5 Child support ‑ Judgment or order as lien on property ‑ Duration ‑ Effect
14-09-09.6 Voluntary income withholding for support ‑ Limitations
14-09-09.7 Child support guidelines
14-09-09.8 Out‑of‑state wage withholding orders ‑ Filing requirements
14-09-09.9 Effect of filing out‑of‑state wage withholding order
14-09-09.10 Definitions
14-09-09.11 Income withholding order
14-09-09.12 Provision of notice of impact of income withholding law to obligors
14-09-09.13 Procedure ‑ Notice to obligor
14-09-09.14 Hearing upon obligor's request
14-09-09.15 Form ‑ Effect of income withholding order
14-09-09.16 Service of income withholding order on income payer
14-09-09.17 Amendment ‑ Termination of income withholding order
14-09-09.18 Interstate income withholding ‑ Initiation by this state to other state
14-09-09.19 Interstate income withholding ‑ Duties of the public authority upon receipt of request from another state
14-09-09.20 Interstate income withholding ‑ Notice to obligor
14-09-09.21 Interstate income withholding ‑ Hearing upon request of obligor
14-09-09.22 Interstate income withholding ‑ Form ‑ Service on income payor ‑ Termination of order
14-09-09.23 Administration of income withholding
14-09-09.24 Immediate income withholding
14-09-09.25 Requests by obligee for income withholding ‑ Approval ‑ Procedures and standards
14-09-09.26 State is real party in interest
14-09-09.27 Attorney represents people's interest in the enforcement of child support obligations
14-09-09.28 Application to existing cases
14-09-09.29 Coordination of income withholding activities and child support case management
14-09-09.30 Monthly amount due
14-09-09.31 Child support exempt from process
14-09-09.32 Agreements to waive child support
14-09-09.33 Offsets of child support
14-09-09.34 Lump sum payments
14-09-09.35 Transfers of funds for payment of child support
14-09-09.36 Fee for child support services
14-09-09.37 Allocation of tax exemption for the child
14-09-09.38 Child support obligation of incarcerated parents
14-09-09.39 Income withholding ‑ Information provided to obligor
14-09-10 Reciprocal duty of support for health services ‑ Support of poor
14-09-11 Allowance to parent for support of child
14-09-12 Support ‑ Liability of parent's estate
14-09-13 Neglect of child ‑ Parent liable to third person
14-09-14 When parent not liable for support of child
14-09-15 Support of children after majority
14-09-16 Control of property of child
14-09-17 Child's earnings ‑ Relinquished by parent
14-09-18 Wages of minors
14-09-19 Parental abuse
14-09-20 When parent's authority ceases
14-09-21 Parent and child not liable for acts of other
14-09-22 Abuse of child ‑ Mandatory sentence ‑ Penalty
14-09-22.1 Neglect of child - Penalty
14-09-23 Full faith and credit for paternity determinations
14-09-24 Interference with visitation ‑ Attorney's fees ‑ Enforcement remedies and tools
14-09-24.1 Parenting time ‑ Interference ‑ Penalty
14-09-25 State disbursement unit ‑ Duties ‑ Continuing appropriation
14-09-26 Modification of existing child support orders
14-09-27 State disbursement unit fund ‑ Continuing appropriation ‑ Correction of errors
14-09-28 Parental custody and visitation rights and duties
14-09-29 Parental rights and responsibilities ‑ Best interests and welfare of child
14-09-30 Parenting plans ‑ Contents
14-09-31 Decisionmaking responsibility
14-09-32 Parental rights and responsibilities
14-09-32.1 Parent's interest in child's upbringing
14-09-33 References to child custody and custodial parent
14-09-34 Electronic remittal of funds withheld under an income withholding order
14-09-35 Missing child - Duty to report - Penalty
14-09-36 Death of a child - Duty to report - Penalty

Chapter 14-09.1 - Contested Child Proceedings Mediation
Section Section Name
14-09.1-01 Purpose
14-09.1-02 Mediation authorized ‑ Exception
14-09.1-03 Appointment of mediator
14-09.1-04 Qualifications of mediators
14-09.1-05 Privacy
14-09.1-06 Confidentiality
14-09.1-07 Mediation summary
14-09.1-08 Failure to agree

Chapter 14-09.2 - Parental Rights and Responsibilities
Section Section Name
14-09.2-01 Parenting coordinator ‑ Definition
14-09.2-02 Appointment of parenting coordinator
14-09.2-03 Qualifications
14-09.2-04 Agreement or decision binding
14-09.2-05 Fees
14-09.2-06 Confidentiality
14-09.2-07 Immunity
14-09.2-08 Modification or termination of appointment

Chapter 14-09.3 - Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act
Section Section Name
14-09.3-01 (102) Definitions
14-09.3-02 (103) Remedies for noncompliance
14-09.3-03 (104) Jurisdiction
14-09.3-04 (105) Notification required of deploying or redeploying parent
14-09.3-05 (106) Duty to notify of change of address
14-09.3-06 (201) Form of agreement
14-09.3-07 (202) Nature of authority created by agreement
14-09.3-08 (203) Modification of agreement
14-09.3-09 (204) Power of attorney
14-09.3-10 (205) Filing agreement or power of attorney with court
14-09.3-11 (301) Definition
14-09.3-12 (302) Proceeding for temporary custody order
14-09.3-13 (303) Expedited hearing
14-09.3-14 (304) Testimony by electronic means
14-09.3-15 (305) Effect of prior judicial order or agreement
14-09.3-16 (306) Grant of caretaking or decisionmaking authority to nonparent
14-09.3-17 (307) Grant of limited contact
14-09.3-18 (308) Nature of authority created by temporary custody order
14-09.3-19 (309) Content of temporary custody order
14-09.3-20 (310) Order for child support
14-09.3-21 (311) Modifying or terminating grant of custodial responsibility to nonparent
14-09.3-22 (401) Procedure for terminating temporary grant of custodial responsibility established by agreement
14-09.3-23 (402) Consent procedure for terminating temporary grant of custodial responsibility established by court order
14-09.3-24 (403) Visitation before termination of temporary grant of custodial responsibility
14-09.3-25 (404) Termination by operation of law of temporary grant of custodial responsibility established by court order
14-09.3-26 (502) Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

Chapter 14-09.4 - Uniform Nonparent Custody and Visitation Act
Section Section Name
14-09.4-01 Definitions
14-09.4-02 Scope
14-09.4-03 Requirements for order of custody or visitation
14-09.4-04 Presumption for parental decision
14-09.4-05 Commencement of proceeding ‑ Jurisdiction
14-09.4-06 Verified petition
14-09.4-07 Sufficiency of petition
14-09.4-08 Notice
14-09.4-09 Appointment ‑ Interview of child ‑ Court services ‑ Limitation
14-09.4-10 Emergency order
14-09.4-11 Best interest of child
14-09.4-12 Presumption arising from child abuse, child neglect, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking
14-09.4-13 Order of custody or visitation
14-09.4-14 Modification of custody or visitation
14-09.4-15 Findings of fact and conclusions of law
14-09.4-16 Effect of adoption of child by stepparent or other relative
14-09.4-17 Expense of facilitating visitation
14-09.4-18 Law governing child support
14-09.4-19 Equitable right or remedy
14-09.4-20 Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

Chapter 14-10 - Minors
Section Section Name
14-10-00.1 Presumption of age
14-10-01 Minors defined
14-10-02 Adults defined
14-10-03 Minor or person of unsound mind liable for wrongs
14-10-04 Minor's rights of action
14-10-05 Assignment of children prohibited ‑ Penalty
14-10-06 Unlawful to encourage or contribute to the delinquency of minor or the conditions of a child in need of protection ‑ Penalty
14-10-07 Marriage of minors under supervision of juvenile court may be annulled ‑ Penalty
14-10-08 Person to whom child confided substituting other child ‑ Penalty
14-10-09 Minor's disability to delegate power and to contract relating to real property
14-10-10 Contracts of minor
14-10-11 Minor's contracts ‑ Disaffirmation
14-10-12 Minor cannot disaffirm contracts for necessaries
14-10-13 Minor may not disaffirm statutory contracts
14-10-14 Undertaking by minors for release on bail
14-10-15 Unborn child ‑ When deemed existing person
14-10-16 Identification cards ‑ Application ‑ Misrepresentation of age ‑ Falsifying cards ‑ Penalty
14-10-17 Minors ‑ Treatment for sexually transmitted disease ‑ Substance use disorder
14-10-17.1 Minor's emergency care
14-10-18 Blood donations by minors
14-10-18.1 Blood donation ‑ Minors
14-10-19 Minor's consent for prenatal care and other pregnancy care services
14-10-20 Unaccompanied homeless minor's consent for health care

Chapter 14-10.1 - Uniform Securities Ownership by Minors Act
Section Section Name
14-10.1-01 Definitions
14-10.1-02 No liability without notice or knowledge of minority
14-10.1-03 When minor may disaffirm or avoid transaction
14-10.1-04 Uniformity ‑ Short title

Chapter 14-10.2 - Uniform Minor Student Capacity to Borrow Act
Section Section Name
14-10.2-01 Definitions
14-10.2-02 Limited removal of disability of minors
14-10.2-03 Application and construction
14-10.2-04 Short title
Chapter 14-11 - Adoption [Repealed] Chapter 14-12 - Reciprocal Enforcement of Support [Repealed] Chapter 14-12.1 - Revised Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act [Repealed]

Chapter 14-12.2 - Uniform Interstate Family Support Act
Section Section Name
14-12.2-01 (102) Definitions As used in this chapter:
14-12.2-02 (103) State tribunal and support enforcement agency
14-12.2-03 (104) Remedies cumulative
14-12.2-03.1 (105) Application of chapter to resident of foreign country and foreign support proceeding
14-12.2-04 (201) Bases for jurisdiction over nonresident
14-12.2-05 (202) Duration of personal jurisdiction
14-12.2-06 (203) Initiating and responding tribunal of this state
14-12.2-07 (204) Simultaneous proceedings
14-12.2-08 (205) Continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify child support order
14-12.2-09 (206) Continuing jurisdiction to enforce child support order
14-12.2-10 (207) Determination of controlling child support order
14-12.2-11 (208) Child support orders for two or more obligees
14-12.2-12 (209) Credit for payments
14-12.2-12.1 (210) Application of chapter to nonresident subject to personal jurisdiction
14-12.2-12.2 (211) Continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify spousal support order
14-12.2-13 (301) Proceedings under this chapter
14-12.2-14 (302) Proceeding by minor parent
14-12.2-15 (303) Application of law of this state
14-12.2-16 (304) Duties of initiating tribunal
14-12.2-17 (305) Duties and powers of responding tribunal
14-12.2-18 (306) Inappropriate tribunal
14-12.2-19 (307) Duties of support enforcement agency
14-12.2-20 (308) Duty of attorney general
14-12.2-21 (309) Private counsel
14-12.2-22 (310) Duties of state information agency
14-12.2-23 (311) Pleadings and accompanying documents
14-12.2-24 (312) Nondisclosure of information
14-12.2-25 (313) Costs and fees
14-12.2-26 (314) Limited immunity of petitioner
14-12.2-27 (315) Nonparentage as defense
14-12.2-28 (316) Special rules of evidence and procedure
14-12.2-29 (317) Communications between tribunals
14-12.2-30 (318) Assistance with discovery
14-12.2-31 (319) Receipt and disbursement of payments
14-12.2-32 (401) Petition to establish support order
14-12.2-32.1 (402) Proceeding to determine parentage
14-12.2-33 (501) Employer's receipt of income‑withholding order of another state
14-12.2-33.1 (502) Employer's compliance with income‑withholding order of another state
14-12.2-33.2 (503) Employer's compliance with two or more income‑withholding orders
14-12.2-33.3 (504) Immunity from civil liability
14-12.2-33.4 (505) Penalties for noncompliance
14-12.2-33.5 (506) Contest by obligor
14-12.2-34 (507) Administrative enforcement of orders
14-12.2-35 (601) Registration of order for enforcement
14-12.2-36 (602) Procedure to register order for enforcement
14-12.2-37 (603) Effect of registration for enforcement
14-12.2-38 (604) Choice of law
14-12.2-39 (605) Notice of registration of order
14-12.2-40 (606) Procedure to contest validity or enforcement of registered order
14-12.2-41 (607) Contest of registration or enforcement
14-12.2-42 (608) Confirmed order
14-12.2-43 (609) Procedure to register child support order of another state for modification
14-12.2-44 (610) Effect of registration for modification
14-12.2-45 (611) Modification of child support order of another state
14-12.2-46 (612) Recognition of order modified in another state If a child support order issued by a tribunal of this state is modified by a tribunal of another state which assumed jurisdiction pursuant to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, a tribunal of this state:
14-12.2-46.1 (613) Jurisdiction to modify child support order of another state when individual parties reside in this state
14-12.2-46.2 (614) Notice to issuing tribunal of modification
14-12.2-46.3 (615) Jurisdiction to modify child support order of foreign country or political subdivision
14-12.2-46.4 (616) Procedure to register child support order of foreign country for modification
14-12.2-47 (701) Proceeding to determine parentage
14-12.2-47.1 (701) Definitions
14-12.2-47.2 (702) Applicability
14-12.2-47.3 (703) Relationship of department of health and human services to United States central authority
14-12.2-47.4 (704) Initiation by department of health and human services of support proceeding under convention
14-12.2-47.5 (705) Direct request
14-12.2-47.6 (706) Registration of convention support order
14-12.2-47.7 (707) Contest of registered convention support order
14-12.2-47.8 (708) Recognition and enforcement of registered convention support order
14-12.2-47.9 (709) Partial enforcement
14-12.2-47.10 (710) Foreign support agreement
14-12.2-47.11 (711) Modification of convention child support order
14-12.2-47.12 (712) Personal information ‑ Limit on use
14-12.2-47.13 (713) Record in original language - English translation required
14-12.2-48 (801) Grounds for rendition
14-12.2-49 (802) Conditions of rendition

Chapter 14-13 - Interstate Child Placement Compact
Section Section Name
14-13-01 Establishment of interstate compact ‑ Text
14-13-02 Determination of financial responsibility
14-13-03 Definitions
14-13-04 Authority to enter into agreements ‑ Limitation
14-13-05 Inspection and supervision in other state
14-13-06 Restrictions not to apply
14-13-07 Placement of delinquent children
14-13-08 Governor to appoint compact administrator
Chapter 14-14 - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act [Repealed]

Chapter 14-14.1 - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
Section Section Name
14-14.1-01 (102) Definitions
14-14.1-02 (103) Proceedings governed by other law
14-14.1-03 (104) Application to Indian tribes
14-14.1-04 (105) International application
14-14.1-05 (106) Effect of child custody determination
14-14.1-06 (107) Priority
14-14.1-07 (108) Notice to persons outside state
14-14.1-08 (109) Appearance and limited immunity
14-14.1-09 (110) Communication between courts
14-14.1-10 (111) Taking testimony in another state
14-14.1-11 (112) Cooperation between courts ‑ Preservation of records
14-14.1-12 (201) Initial child custody jurisdiction
14-14.1-13 (202) Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction
14-14.1-14 (203) Jurisdiction to modify determination
14-14.1-15 (204) Temporary emergency jurisdiction
14-14.1-16 (205) Notice ‑ Opportunity to be heard ‑ Joinder
14-14.1-17 (206) Simultaneous proceedings
14-14.1-18 (207) Inconvenient forum
14-14.1-19 (208) Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct
14-14.1-20 (209) Information to be submitted to court
14-14.1-21 (210) Appearance of parties and child
14-14.1-22 (302) Enforcement under the Hague convention
14-14.1-23 (303) Duty to enforce
14-14.1-24 (304) Temporary visitation
14-14.1-25 (305) Registration of child custody determination
14-14.1-26 (306) Enforcement of registered determination
14-14.1-27 (307) Simultaneous proceedings
14-14.1-28 (308) Expedited enforcement of child custody determination
14-14.1-29 (309) Service of petition and order
14-14.1-30 (310) Hearing and order
14-14.1-31 (311) Warrant to take physical custody of child
14-14.1-32 (312) Costs, fees, and expenses
14-14.1-33 (313) Recognition and enforcement
14-14.1-34 (314) Appeals
14-14.1-35 (315) Role of state's attorney
14-14.1-36 (316) Role of law enforcement
14-14.1-37 (317) Costs and expenses

Chapter 14-14.2 - Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act
Section Section Name
14-14.2-01 Definitions
14-14.2-02 Cooperation and communication among courts
14-14.2-03 Actions for abduction prevention measures
14-14.2-04 Jurisdiction
14-14.2-05 Contents of petition
14-14.2-06 Factors to determine risk of abduction
14-14.2-07 Provisions and measures to prevent abduction
14-14.2-08 Warrant to take physical custody of child
14-14.2-09 Duration of abduction prevention order
14-14.2-10 Uniformity of application and construction
14-14.2-11 Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

Chapter 14-15 - Revised Uniform Adoption Act
Section Section Name
14-15-01 Definitions
14-15-02 Who may be adopted
14-15-03 Who may adopt
14-15-04 Venue ‑ Inconvenient forum ‑ Caption
14-15-05 Persons required to consent to adoption
14-15-06 Individuals as to whom consent not required ‑ Notice of hearing
14-15-07 How consent is executed
14-15-08 Withdrawal of consent
14-15-09 Petition for adoption
14-15-10 Report of petitioner's expenditures
14-15-11 Notice of petition ‑ Investigation and hearing
14-15-12 Required residence of minor
14-15-12.1 Health insurance requirements for adoptees
14-15-13 Appearance ‑ Continuance ‑ Disposition of petition
14-15-14 Effect of petition and decree of adoption
14-15-15 Appeal and validation of adoption decree
14-15-16 Hearings and records in adoption proceedings ‑ Confidential nature ‑ Disclosure of identifying and nonidentifying information ‑ Retroactive operation
14-15-17 Recognition or validation of foreign decree affecting adoption
14-15-18 Application for new birth record
14-15-19 Relinquishment and termination of parent and child relationship
14-15-19.1 Right to counsel
14-15-20 Adoption and legitimation by conduct
14-15-21 Application and construction
14-15-22 Short title
14-15-23 Effect on pending proceedings

Chapter 14-15.1 - Child Relinquishment to Identified Adoptive Parents
Section Section Name
14-15.1-01 Definitions
14-15.1-02 Petition for relinquishment ‑ Filing ‑ Written consent required
14-15.1-03 Petition for relinquishment ‑ Hearing ‑ Temporary custody order ‑ Notice ‑ Order for relinquishment
14-15.1-04 Report of child‑placing agency
14-15.1-05 Report of agreements and disbursements
14-15.1-06 Fees and charges
14-15.1-07 Adoption petition ‑ Time limit for filing
14-15.1-08 Confidentiality of records
Chapter 14-16 - Identification Cards [Repealed] Chapter 14-17 - Uniform Parentage Act [Repealed]

Chapter 14-18 - Uniform Status of Children of Assisted Conception Act
Section Section Name
14-18-01 Definitions
14-18-02 Maternity
14-18-02.1 Paternity
14-18-03 Assisted conception by married woman
14-18-04 Parental status of donors and deceased persons
14-18-05 Surrogate agreements
14-18-06 Relation of parent and child
14-18-07 Succession and gift rights
14-18-08 Gestational carrier agreements
14-18-09 Responsibility of intended parents for pregnancy‑related costs

Chapter 14-19 - Paternity Acknowledgment
Section Section Name
14-19-01 Definitions
14-19-02 Construction of chapter ‑ Place of acknowledgment or birth need not be within this state
14-19-03 Establishment of relationship of father and child
14-19-04 Effect of voluntary acknowledgment of paternity ‑ Who may dispute
14-19-05 Filing of acknowledgment
14-19-06 Hospital‑based program for acknowledgment of paternity ‑ Effect of noncompliance
14-19-07 Immunity from liability
14-19-08 Powers and duties of the department
14-19-09 When acknowledgment is voidable
14-19-10 Vacation or rescission of acknowledgments ‑ Time for commencing actions ‑ Effect on presumptions under section 14‑17‑04 ‑ Notice
14-19-11 Oral notice
14-19-12 Voluntary paternity establishment service entities ‑ Duties

Chapter 14-20 - Uniform Parentage Act
Section Section Name
14-20-01 (101) Short title
14-20-02 (102) Definitions
14-20-03 (103) Scope ‑ Choice of law
14-20-04 (104) Courts of this state
14-20-05 (105) Protection of participants
14-20-06 (106) Determination of maternity
14-20-07 (201) Establishment of parent‑child relationship
14-20-08 (202) No discrimination based on marital status
14-20-09 (203) Consequences of establishment of parentage
14-20-10 (204) Presumption of paternity
14-20-11 (301) Acknowledgment of paternity
14-20-12 (302) Execution of acknowledgment of paternity
14-20-13 (303) Denial of paternity
14-20-14 (304) Rules for acknowledgment and denial of paternity
14-20-15 (305) Effect of acknowledgment or denial of paternity
14-20-16 (306) No filing fee
14-20-17 (307) Proceeding for rescission
14-20-18 (308) Challenge after expiration of period for rescission
14-20-19 (309) Procedure for rescission or challenge
14-20-20 (310) Ratification barred
14-20-21 (311) Full faith and credit
14-20-22 (312) Forms for acknowledgment and denial of paternity
14-20-23 (313) Release of information
14-20-24 (314) Adoption of rules
14-20-25 (501) Scope
14-20-26 (502) Order for testing
14-20-27 (503) Requirements for genetic testing
14-20-28 (504) Report of genetic testing
14-20-29 (505) Genetic testing results ‑ Rebuttal
14-20-30 (506) Costs of genetic testing
14-20-31 (507) Additional genetic testing
14-20-32 (508) Genetic testing when specimens not available
14-20-33 (509) Deceased individual
14-20-34 (510) Identical brothers
14-20-35 (511) Confidentiality of genetic testing
14-20-36 (601) Proceeding authorized
14-20-37 (602) Standing to maintain proceeding
14-20-38 (603) Parties to proceeding
14-20-39 (604) Personal jurisdiction
14-20-40 (605) Venue
14-20-41 (606) No limitation ‑ Child having no presumed, acknowledged, or adjudicated father
14-20-42 (607) Limitation ‑ Child having presumed father
14-20-43 (608) Authority to deny motion for genetic testing
14-20-44 (609) Limitation ‑ Child having acknowledged or adjudicated father
14-20-45 (610) Joinder of proceedings
14-20-46 (611) Proceeding before birth
14-20-47 (612) Child as party ‑ Representation
14-20-48 (621) Admissibility of results of genetic testing ‑ Expenses
14-20-49 (622) Consequences of declining genetic testing
14-20-50 (623) Admission of paternity authorized
14-20-51 (624) Temporary order
14-20-52 (631) Rules for adjudication of paternity
14-20-53 (632) Jury prohibited
14-20-54 (633) Hearings ‑ Inspection of records
14-20-55 (634) Order on default
14-20-56 (635) Dismissal for want of prosecution
14-20-57 (636) Order adjudicating parentage
14-20-58 (637) Binding effect of determination of parentage
14-20-58.1 Liability for collection of support
14-20-59 (701) Scope
14-20-60 (702) Parental status of donor
14-20-61 (703) Paternity of child of assisted reproduction
14-20-62 (704) Consent to assisted reproduction
14-20-63 (705) Limitation on husband's dispute of paternity
14-20-64 (706) Effect of dissolution of marriage or withdrawal of consent
14-20-65 (707) Parental status of deceased individual
14-20-66 (901) Uniformity of application and construction

Title 15 - Education

Chapter 15-01 - Board of University and School Lands
Section Section Name
15-01-01 Board ‑ Membership ‑ Officers
15-01-02 Powers ‑ Control of public lands and permanent funds
15-01-02.1 Board of university and school lands to set and establish fees ‑ Collections
15-01-03 Meetings of board ‑ Quorum
15-01-04 Record of meeting
15-01-05 Expenses of board ‑ How paid ‑ Limitations

Chapter 15-02 - Commissioner of University and School Lands
Section Section Name
15-02-01 Commissioner of university and school lands ‑ Appointment ‑ Oath
15-02-02 Term of office ‑ Vacancy
15-02-03 Commissioner ‑ Salary
15-02-04 Deputy commissioner ‑ Appointment ‑ Oath
15-02-05 Powers and duties in general
15-02-05.1 Additional duties of commissioner
15-02-05.2 Administrator of abandoned property ‑ Employment
15-02-06 Recording of clear lists of original grant lands ‑ Fees
15-02-07 Custody of abstracts and conveyances to state
15-02-08 Commissioner to keep record of permanent funds ‑ Biennial report
15-02-08.1 Investment reports ‑ Report to budget section
15-02-09 Commissioner to have seal ‑ Seal as evidence
15-02-10 Fees for lease, contracts, patents ‑ Collection

Chapter 15-03 - Investment of Funds
Section Section Name
15-03-01 Permanent funds ‑ State treasurer
15-03-01.1 Creation of maintenance fund
15-03-01.2 Payment of salaries and expenses from maintenance fund ‑ Vouchers and warrants
15-03-01.3 Apportionment of maintenance fund balances quarterly
15-03-02 Proceeds from trust fund assets
15-03-03 State treasurer to have custody of certain school funds
15-03-04 Legal investments
15-03-04.1 Loan pool account
15-03-04.2 Board authority over farm loans
15-03-04.3 Loan pool account ‑ Management by Bank of North Dakota
15-03-05 One‑half of permanent funds to be invested in farm loans ‑ Exception
15-03-05.1 Calculation of fund income ‑ Coal development trust fund
15-03-05.2 Distribution of fund income
15-03-06 Farm loans ‑ Procedure in negotiating and completing loans
15-03-07 Limitations on farm loans
15-03-08 Warrant for amount of loan ‑ Payable to state land commissioner ‑ Disbursement
15-03-09 Term, interest, payment of farm loans
15-03-10 Assignment of mortgage ‑ Regulations governing ‑ Execution
15-03-11 Satisfaction of mortgages
15-03-12 Foreclosure of mortgages
15-03-13 Redemption after foreclosure
15-03-14 Conveyance of mortgaged land to state ‑ Effect
15-03-14.1 Quieting title to certain state lands
15-03-15 Meeting to consider investments and approval of farm loans ‑ Notice ‑ Vote required
15-03-16 Continuing appropriation for investments
15-03-17 Redemption of bonds by political subdivisions
15-03-18 Commissioner to maintain records of investments
15-03-19 Board authorizing drawing of warrant upon investment of permanent funds ‑ Record of warrant
15-03-20 Reducing or canceling interest due on contracts and mortgages
15-03-21 State treasurer ‑ Duty to collect ‑ Report to board ‑ Duty of attorney general

Chapter 15-04 - Leases of Original Grant Lands for Agricultural Purposes
Section Section Name
15-04-01 Leasing of school and other public lands ‑ Rent
15-04-02 Lease of cultivated lands for summer fallow
15-04-03 Rent for cultivated lands
15-04-04 Failure to summer‑fallow cultivated lands cause for cancellation of lease
15-04-05 Removal of or payment for improvements upon termination or lease of land
15-04-06 Board of appraisers to appraise land in county ‑ Return of appraisement
15-04-07 Minimum rentals
15-04-08 Selection of lands to be leased
15-04-09 Notice of leasing ‑ Publication ‑ Posting
15-04-10 Leasing to be by auction ‑ Requirements governing
15-04-11 Amount of bid deposited at time of leasing ‑ Minimum bid
15-04-12 Adjournment of auction for leasing
15-04-13 Approval of leases by board ‑ Execution of lease contracts
15-04-13.1 Liability of lessee to public
15-04-14 Failure to lease lands after advertisement ‑ Board may make rental contracts
15-04-15 Collection of rentals
15-04-16 Report by county treasurer of rentals collected
15-04-17 County treasurer's bond to indemnify state for collections of rentals
15-04-18 Destruction of timber by lessee prohibited ‑ Exception ‑ Penalty
15-04-19 Lessee not to break or plow uncultivated land ‑ Penalty
15-04-20 Permits to cut hay and to remove timber
15-04-21 Recovery of possession ‑ Actions
15-04-22 Fraudulent bidding ‑ Penalty
15-04-23 County services benefiting school trust lands ‑ Payment ‑ Continuing appropriation
15-04-24 Appropriation for land expenses ‑ Continuing appropriation

Chapter 15-05 - Leasing Coal, Oil, Gas, and Other Rights
Section Section Name
15-05-01 Coal lands or coal in tracts ‑ Leases ‑ Term
15-05-02 Rental for coal lands ‑ Regulations governing
15-05-03 Lease for coal mining purposes not to interfere with right to lease for pasture ‑ Exception
15-05-04 Lands containing coal leased for agricultural purposes ‑ Contents of lease
15-05-05 Board to make rules and regulations governing coal leasing
15-05-06 Valuable deposits found on school and public institution lands ‑ Disposal
15-05-07 State geologist to determine lands on which coal exists
15-05-08 Penalty for mining and prospecting in violation of requirements governing
15-05-09 Leases for oil, gas, and other products
15-05-10 Royalties from oil and gas leases ‑ Obligation to pay ‑ Rents from other leases ‑ Breach ‑ Rules
15-05-11 Improvements defined
15-05-12 Sale or lease of land on which improvements have been made ‑ Right of owner of improvements
15-05-12.1 Improvements made on lands by a mineral lessee
15-05-13 Oil, gas, and other leases separate from grazing and farming leases
15-05-14 Bonds for rents and royalties
15-05-15 Assignment of lease only with consent of board
15-05-16 Reports ‑ State geologist ‑ Department of health and human services ‑ Department of environmental quality
15-05-17 Lessee first establishing oil well has preference as to leasing of adjacent lands
15-05-18 Leases of sand and gravel, construction aggregate, and other construction minerals
15-05-19 Appropriation for lease expenses ‑ Continuing appropriation

Chapter 15-06 - Sale of Original Grant Lands
Section Section Name
15-06-01 Original grant lands defined
15-06-02 County board of appraisers ‑ How composed
15-06-03 Appraisement of lands by county board of appraisers ‑ Regulations governing
15-06-04 Certification and verification of appraisal ‑ Penalty for false statement
15-06-05 When lands remaining unsold reappraised
15-06-06 Selecting and certifying lands for sale ‑ Time of sale
15-06-07 Notice of sale ‑ Contents ‑ Publication
15-06-08 Manner of sale ‑ Purchase price
15-06-09 Postponement of sale ‑ Order for ‑ Publication of notice
15-06-10 Terms of sale ‑ Sale to highest bidder ‑ Penalty for failure to make first payment
15-06-11 Withdrawal of lands from sale ‑ Notice to county auditor ‑ Public notice
15-06-12 County auditor to act as clerk at sale ‑ Report of sale
15-06-13 Execution of contract with purchaser ‑ Notice ‑ Failure to execute
15-06-14 Subdivision of land into small tracts or lots
15-06-15 Sale of lots and parcels ‑ New appraisal ‑ Terms of sale
15-06-16 Recording of corrected map when tract divided into parcels or lots
15-06-17 Prepayments on contracts permitted ‑ Payment for townsite lands
15-06-18 Resale to original contractholder or heirs or assigns ‑ Condition and terms
15-06-19 Reconveyance to the United States of lands improperly conveyed
15-06-19.1 Exchange of lands with the United States
15-06-20 Coal lands not to be sold but may be leased
15-06-21 Description of school lands withdrawn from sale except for park purposes
15-06-22 Offer to purchase original grant land ‑ Appraisal ‑ Continuing appropriation
15-06-23 Certification and verification of appraisal
15-06-24 When reappraisal unnecessary in land remaining unsold
15-06-25 Notice of sale ‑ Contents ‑ Publication
15-06-26 Manner of sale ‑ Purchase price
15-06-27 Terms of sale ‑ Sale to highest bidder ‑ Penalty for failure to make first payment
15-06-28 Execution of contract ‑ Failure
15-06-29 Subdivision of land into small tracts or lots
15-06-30 Sale of lots and parcels ‑ New appraisal ‑ Terms of sale
15-06-31 Recording of correct map when tract divided into parcels or lots
15-06-32 Prepayments on contracts permitted
15-06-32.1 Contracts ‑ Renegotiation
15-06-33 Sale of stumpage near Garrison dam authorized
15-06-34 Applications to purchase
15-06-35 Procedure
15-06-36 Sale at public auction
15-06-37 Conveyance
15-06-38 Forest management authorized ‑ Discontinuance
15-06-39 State forester to control lands designated for forest management
15-06-40 Application of income
15-06-41 Reports by state forester to board of university and school lands

Chapter 15-07 - Sale and Lease of Nongrant Lands
Section Section Name
15-07-01 Definitions
15-07-02 Rules and regulations for sale of nongrant lands ‑ Powers of board
15-07-03 Sale of nongrant lands authorized
15-07-04 Sale requirements
15-07-05 Public sale of lands other than original grant lands ‑ Notice
15-07-06 Public sale of nongrant lands ‑ Terms and conditions of sale ‑ Contract
15-07-07 Conveyance to purchaser upon payment in full of purchase price
15-07-07.1 Former conveyances confirmed
15-07-08 Sale of nongrant lands on crop payment contract ‑ Conditions precedent to sale
15-07-09 Sale of nongrant lands on crop payment contract ‑ Payment of purchase price
15-07-10 Mortgagor has right to repurchase
15-07-11 Purchaser of farmlands purchased on crop share payment contract ‑ Account of farm income ‑ Assignability of contract
15-07-12 Use of lands purchased on crop payment contract for other than income purposes
15-07-13 Applicant for purchase on crop payment contract to pay appraisal fee ‑ Private sale authorized on crop payment contract
15-07-14 State has lien on produce of lands sold on crop payment contract
15-07-15 Sale of nongrant lands on amortized payment plan ‑ Conditions of sale
15-07-16 Application to purchase nongrant lands on amortization contract
15-07-17 Terms of sale of nongrant lands sold on amortization contract
15-07-18 Contract of sale on amortized payment plan
15-07-19 Islands owned by state ‑ Lease and sale
15-07-20 Leasing of nongrant lands
15-07-21 Cancellation of leases of nongrant lands
15-07-22 Appropriation for expenses ‑ Continuing appropriation

Chapter 15-08 - Provisions Relating to Original Grant and to Nongrant Lands
Section Section Name
15-08-01 Permanent and interest and income funds
15-08-01.1 Oil and gas bonus payments ‑ Apportionment and distribution
15-08-02 Township and district assessors to examine state lands ‑ Compensation
15-08-03 Compensation of board of appraisers
15-08-04 Surveys to be made when necessary ‑ Continuing appropriation for expenses
15-08-05 Sale of public lands subject to confirmation
15-08-06 Void sales ‑ Surrender of contract ‑ Refunding of money
15-08-07 Contracts of purchase ‑ Rights of holder ‑ Recording
15-08-08 Assignee or successor in interest of purchaser ‑ Rights and liabilities ‑ Judicial sale ‑ Subrogation
15-08-09 Contracts may be surrendered and two or more contracts issued in lieu thereof
15-08-10 Surrender of contract and issuance of new contract and deed for railroad right of way
15-08-11 Contract payments made to commissioner ‑ Report to state treasurer
15-08-12 Cancellation of contracts of sale for default ‑ Notice ‑ Recording cancellation
15-08-13 Redemption from cancellation of contracts
15-08-14 Redemption of lands not listed for taxation
15-08-15 Fee title in state until contract is fulfilled ‑ Unlawful detainer
15-08-16 Patents for public lands ‑ Execution
15-08-16.1 Patents to public lands issued to a person who died before date of patent ‑ Effect
15-08-17 Patents ‑ Recording ‑ Effect
15-08-18 Notice of sale to county auditors for taxation purposes
15-08-18.1 Taxation of public lands sold on contract ‑ Cancellation
15-08-18.2 Cancellation of taxes upon cancellation of contract
15-08-18.3 Taxation upon sale to vendee under preference right
15-08-18.4 Taxation after reinstatement
15-08-18.5 Payment of tax before conveyance
15-08-18.6 Exception
15-08-19 Taxation of and foreclosure of tax lien on property sold by state on deferred payment contract
15-08-19.1 Organized event
15-08-19.2 Public access
15-08-19.3 Vehicular access
15-08-19.4 Prohibited activities ‑ Penalty
15-08-20 Willful and casual trespass ‑ Civil action for damages
15-08-21 Willful trespass ‑ Penalty
15-08-21.1 Willful trespass ‑ Penalty
15-08-22 Seizure and sale of articles severed from land after trespass
15-08-23 State's attorneys to report and prosecute trespasses
15-08-24 Damages recovered paid into school fund
15-08-25 Lease or sale of public lands traversed or bisected by a highway, road, railroad, canal, river, or lake
15-08-26 Removal of or payment for improvements upon termination of lease
15-08-27 Reservations and exceptions on the sale of land
15-08-28 Penalty

Chapter 15-08.1 - Transfer of Possessory Interests in Realty
Section Section Name
15-08.1-01 Declaration of policy and intent
15-08.1-02 Transfer of present possessory interests in real property
15-08.1-02.1 Transfer of present possessory interests ‑ Self‑executing
15-08.1-03 Transfer of future possessory interests in real property
15-08.1-04 Exceptions to transfers
15-08.1-05 Existing contracts and encumbrances recognized
15-08.1-05.1 Validation of conveyances
15-08.1-06 Duties and powers of the board
15-08.1-07 Rulemaking authority
15-08.1-08 Income ‑ Expenses ‑ Reimbursement ‑ Creation of strategic investment and improvements fund - Legislative intent
15-08.1-09 Strategic investment and improvements fund ‑ Continuing appropriation
Chapter 15-08.2 - Transfer of Possessory Interests in Sovereign Lands [Repealed]

Chapter 15-09 - Condemnation of Public Lands and Sales in Lieu Thereof
Section Section Name
15-09-01 Public lands ‑ Application to acquire for public or quasi‑public purpose
15-09-02 Appraisal of lands described in application
15-09-03 Notice of hearing on application ‑ Publication ‑ Hearing and right to appear
15-09-04 Board to fix price for lands described in application ‑ Conveyance
15-09-05 Disagreement as to purchase price ‑ Condemnation ‑ Procedure ‑ Fixing values

Chapter 15-10 - The State Board of Higher Education
Section Section Name
15-10-01 State board of higher education ‑ Institutions administered by board
15-10-01.1 Board of higher education to assume jurisdiction over junior colleges and off‑campus educational centers
15-10-01.2 North Dakota university system ‑ Unified system of higher education
15-10-02 Membership of state board of higher education ‑ Advisers
15-10-03 Terms of office
15-10-04 Failure of senate to confirm nomination to board ‑ Procedure
15-10-05 Appointments to fill vacancies when legislative assembly not in session
15-10-06 Removal ‑ Impeachment only
15-10-07 Oath of office ‑ Quorum
15-10-08 Compensation of board members ‑ Expenses ‑ Legislative appropriations
15-10-09 President and secretary of board ‑ Appointment ‑ Term
15-10-10 State commissioner of higher education ‑ Qualification ‑ Appointment ‑ Term ‑ Removal
15-10-10.1 State commissioner of higher education - Contract terms - Institution position
15-10-11 Authority and general powers of board
15-10-12 Board may accept gifts and bequests ‑ Deposit of funds
15-10-12.1 Acceptance of buildings and campus improvements ‑ Legislative approval
15-10-12.2 College and university investment income
15-10-12.3 Capital construction projects ‑ Local fund sources ‑ Local matching funds ‑ Report to budget section
15-10-13 Faculties of institutions under supervision of state board of higher education ‑ Rules and regulations
15-10-13.1 Faculty ‑ English language proficiency
15-10-13.2 Public institutions of higher education ‑ Faculty members ‑ Oath or affirmation
15-10-13.3 Public institutions of higher education ‑ Alien faculty members ‑ Oath or affirmation
15-10-13.4 Academic tenure - Policy - Evaluations
15-10-13.5 Presidential searches
15-10-14 Accounts and records of institutions ‑ Examination and audit
15-10-14.1 Higher education reports
15-10-14.2 Higher education system strategic plan ‑ Reports
15-10-15 Budget requests ‑ Duties of institution heads
15-10-16 Control of funds and appropriations of educational institutions
15-10-16.1 Loans from Bank of North Dakota
15-10-17 Specific powers and duties of the state board of higher education
15-10-17.1 Conduct of students and others and use of facilities of state colleges and universities
15-10-17.2 Claims against institutions of higher education ‑ Continuing appropriation
15-10-17.3 Political advertising ‑ Student housing
15-10-17.4 Contract ‑ Preparation and provision of meals ‑ Policy
15-10-17.5 Quorums of state board of higher education committees
15-10-18 Tuition of nonresidents at schools under control of state board of higher education
15-10-18.1 Waiver of tuition at state institutions for North Dakota youth correctional center graduates
15-10-18.2 Definitions
15-10-18.3 Free tuition in North Dakota institutions of higher education
15-10-18.4 Definitions
15-10-18.5 Free tuition in North Dakota institutions of higher education for survivor of firefighter, emergency medical services personnel, or peace officer
15-10-19 Nonresident student for tuition purposes defined ‑ Exceptions
15-10-19.1 Nonresident and resident student for tuition purposes defined
15-10-20 Tuition at model schools in higher educational institutions ‑ Attendance authorized by district school board
15-10-21 Military instruction required
15-10-22 Course in cooperatives required
15-10-23 Lease of building sites on educational institution grounds
15-10-24 Monthly statements of institutional expenditures and payroll to board of higher education
15-10-25 Abstracts of expenditures and payroll to the office of management and budget
15-10-25.1 Out‑of‑state travel by persons employed by the institutions under the control of the board of higher education
15-10-26 Appropriations
15-10-27 Appropriations for specific purposes ‑ Payment
15-10-28 Agreements with other states' institutions of higher learning and regional education compacts
15-10-28.1 Board of higher education to require note from veterinary medicine, optometry, or dental student ‑ Repayment
15-10-28.2 Regional veterinary medical education program ‑ Authority to enter agreements ‑ Limitations
15-10-29 Higher education facilities commission ‑ Membership ‑ Appointment ‑ Term ‑ Vacancies
15-10-30 Powers and duties
15-10-31 Federal money received by commission ‑ Where deposited ‑ How appropriated ‑ How expended
15-10-32 Compensation of commission members ‑ Travel expenses
15-10-33 Granting easements to state‑owned land by the state board of higher education
15-10-34 Authorization of contingency funds at institutions under the board of higher education
15-10-35 Investment of endowment funds by the institutions under the control of the board of higher education
15-10-36 Student registration with selective service system
15-10-37 Technology occupations student loan program
15-10-38 Loans ‑ Teacher shortages ‑ Loan forgiveness
15-10-38.1 Skilled workforce student loan repayment program ‑ Skilled workforce student loan repayment program fund ‑ Continuing appropriation ‑ Report
15-10-38.2 Skilled workforce scholarship program ‑ Skilled workforce scholarship fund ‑ Continuing appropriation ‑ Report
15-10-38.3 Scholarship and loan forgiveness administrative costs
15-10-38.4 Dual‑credit courses ‑ Tuition scholarship program ‑ Administered by the board
15-10-39 Fees ‑ Room and meals ‑ Authorization
15-10-40 Long‑term lease and leaseback transaction revenue
15-10-41 Centers of excellence
15-10-42 Faculty ‑ English pronunciation ‑ Policy ‑ Report
15-10-43 Veterinary medical education program ‑ Kansas state university ‑ Contract
15-10-43.1 Professional student exchange programs ‑ Bank of North Dakota ‑ Agreements ‑ Repayment
15-10-43.2 Professional student exchange programs ‑ Repayment waiver
15-10-44 Higher education information technology ‑ Board duties ‑ Reports
15-10-44.1 Required use of electronic mail, file server administration, database administration, application server, and hosting services
15-10-44.2 Audits of computer systems - Penalty
15-10-44.3 Internal auditor and compliance officer working papers
15-10-45 Telecommunications and information services competition prohibited ‑ Report
15-10-46 University of North Dakota fighting Sioux nickname and logo
15-10-46.1 University of North Dakota athletic nickname and logo
15-10-47 Construction projects at institutions of higher education ‑ Variance reports
15-10-48 Advancement of academics ‑ Matching grants ‑ University of North Dakota and North Dakota state university
15-10-48.1 Clinical legal education, including indigent legal services, and faculty recruitment and retention ‑ Matching grants ‑ University of North Dakota school of law
15-10-48.2 Agricultural research and extension ‑ Matching grants ‑ North Dakota state university agricultural experiment station
15-10-49 Advancement of academics ‑ Matching grants ‑ Two‑year and four‑year institutions of higher education
15-10-50 Liability for pledged amount
15-10-51 Grant review committee
15-10-52 Grant review committee - Compensation
15-10-53 Definition
15-10-54 Assessment of institutions
15-10-55 Student journalists - Freedom of expression ‑ Civil remedy
15-10-56 Disciplinary proceedings - Right to counsel for students and organizations - Appeals
15-10-57 Unified workforce, vocational, and technical education program system
15-10-58 Workforce education advisory council - Membership - Duties
15-10-59 Annual report ‑ Scholarships (Effective through July 31, 2030)
15-10-60 Scholarship endowment fund - Rules
15-10-61 Dual-credit courses ‑ Pilot program
15-10-62 Nickel trophy
15-10-63 Capital projects
15-10-64 University of North Dakota men's varsity golf program
15-10-65 Student voting documents
15-10-66 State commissioner of higher education ‑ Board member information access ‑ Report to the legislative management
15-10-67 Records of the North Dakota university system and state board of higher education
15-10-68 Restrooms and shower rooms exclusively for males or exclusively for females
15-10-69 Affiliated nonprofit organization funds
15-10-70 Student organization funds
15-10-71 State commissioner of higher education ‑ Higher education trends ‑ Report to legislative management
15-10-72 Disclosure of financial condition
15-10-73 Campus policies and procedures
15-10-74 Larry C Skogen polytechnic institute
15-10-75 Workforce education innovation program ‑ Report to legislative management
15-10-76 Institutions of higher education ‑ Acceptance of health care sharing ministries as health care coverage

Chapter 15-10.1 - Reciprocal Higher Education Agreements
Section Section Name
15-10.1-01 Declaration of legislative intent
15-10.1-01.1 Legislative intent on reciprocity
15-10.1-02 Agreements ‑ Reciprocal basis
15-10.1-03 Remission of nonresident tuition ‑ Agreements
15-10.1-04 Procedures ‑ Limitations
15-10.1-05 Supplementary authority
Chapter 15-10.2 - Midwestern Regional Higher Education Compact [Repealed]

Chapter 15-10.3 - Student Fees
Section Section Name
15-10.3-01 Definitions
15-10.3-02 Mandatory fees - Fees for optional purposes or services - Publication for comparison purposes
15-10.3-03 Mandatory fees - Limitation on increases - Exemption
15-10.3-04 Mandatory fee increases - Criteria - Explanation

Chapter 15-10.4 - Campus Free Speech Policy
Section Section Name
15-10.4-01 Definitions
15-10.4-02 Adoption of campus free speech policy

Chapter 15-10.5 - Midwestern Regional Higher Education Compact
Section Section Name
15-10.5-01 Midwestern regional higher education compact
15-10.5-02 Midwestern higher education commission ‑ Terms ‑ Vacancies

Chapter 15-10.6 - Athletic Team Participant Designation
Section Section Name
15-10.6-01 Definitions
15-10.6-02 Designation of athletic teams
15-10.6-03 Adverse action against institution prohibition
15-10.6-04 Cause of action

Chapter 15-10.7 - Specified Concepts
Section Section Name
15-10.7-01 Definitions
15-10.7-02 Specified concept ‑ Prohibition on discrimination
15-10.7-03 Prohibition on specified concept training
15-10.7-04 Construction and purpose

Chapter 15-11 - State University and School of Mines
Section Section Name
15-11-01 State university ‑ Where located
15-11-02 Colleges may be united with university
15-11-02.1 Supervision of the junior college located at Devils Lake
15-11-03 Powers of president and faculty
15-11-04 Objects and departments of the university
15-11-05 Courses of instruction
15-11-06 Scandinavian language to be taught
15-11-07 Persons eligible as students
15-11-08 Geological and natural history survey ‑ Duty of board
15-11-09 State geologist ‑ Appointment of deputy
15-11-10 Salary of state geologist and deputy state geologist
15-11-11 Geological survey ‑ Extent ‑ Analysis
15-11-11.1 Authority of the state geologist ‑ Acquisition of geophysical data ‑ Confidentiality
15-11-12 Geological map of the state
15-11-13 Specimens collected ‑ Exhibited ‑ Exchanged
15-11-14 Biennial report by state board of higher education on surveys
15-11-15 Tests of state mineral and other resources ‑ Duty of state board of higher education ‑ Bulletins published
15-11-16 Discoveries at school of mines and substations to be patented and assigned
15-11-17 Penalty for failure to patent discovery or to transfer patent
15-11-18 Assignment of patent or permitting use thereof
15-11-19 Library of law college ‑ Supervision
15-11-20 Annual inventory of law library
15-11-21 Board of higher education to furnish supreme court reports to law school
15-11-22 State university alumni building ‑ Construction on campus ‑ Power of state board of higher education
15-11-23 Alumni building ‑ Application for site ‑ Duty of state board of higher education
15-11-24 Alumni building ‑ Authority as to building on campus ‑ Rules and regulations
15-11-25 Alumni building ‑ Contract for heat and light
15-11-26 Alumni building ‑ Title to site ‑ Title to building
15-11-27 Transfer of license of university radio station authorized
15-11-28 Hockey admission receipts may be pledged for purchase of artificial ice equipment
15-11-29 Matching funds for bequests to university of North Dakota
15-11-30 Sale of university land to fraternal societies
15-11-31 Assembly hall on university campus
15-11-32 Child welfare research bureau ‑ Establishment ‑ Director
15-11-33 Functions
15-11-34 Gifts and grants
15-11-35 Fetal alcohol syndrome center established
15-11-36 Evaluation of children with fetal alcohol syndrome
15-11-37 Acceptance of gifts by dean of university of North Dakota school of medicine and health sciences ‑ Continuing appropriation
15-11-38 Ralph Engelstad arena
15-11-39 Nursing education consortium ‑ Continuing appropriation
15-11-40 State energy research center ‑ Report
15-11-41 North Dakota center for aerospace medicine
15-11-42 Immigration law clinic

Chapter 15-12 - State University of Agriculture and Applied Science
Section Section Name
15-12-01 Location and name
15-12-02 Objects and courses of instruction
15-12-03 President ‑ Duties
15-12-04 Faculty ‑ Rules and regulations
15-12-05 Faculty ‑ Annual report to board
15-12-06 Treasurer ‑ Bond
15-12-06.1 Treasurer to receive funds appropriated by Congress
15-12-07 Land grants ‑ Acceptance
15-12-08 Legislative assent to grant by Congress
15-12-09 Legislative assent to certain Acts of Congress and acceptance of grants thereunder
15-12-10 Experiment station ‑ Administered by board ‑ Purpose
15-12-11 List of North Dakota state university publications furnished to county auditor
15-12-12 North Dakota state university services and publications ‑ Publication of information
15-12-13 Economic survey to be made on completion of topographic maps
15-12-14 Who shall be state director of economic survey
15-12-15 State director to collect samples
15-12-16 Economic maps to be published
15-12-17 Publish reports of North Dakota agricultural experiment station
15-12-18 Construction of chapter
15-12-19 Name of survey
15-12-20 Veterinary diagnostic laboratory
15-12-21 State toxicologist ‑ Duties ‑ Fees ‑ Confidentiality
15-12-22 Economic feasibility institute ‑ Establishment ‑ Director
15-12-23 Purpose of the institute
15-12-24 Powers and duties of the institute
15-12-25 Grants and contributions ‑ Continuing appropriation
15-12-26 Access to institute records
15-12-27 Eighteenth street development fund
15-12-28 Dairy diagnostic teams
15-12-29 Beef systems center of excellence

Chapter 15-12.1 - Agriculture Experiment Station and Agricultural Research
Section Section Name
15-12.1-01 Definitions
15-12.1-02 Agricultural experiment station
15-12.1-03 Center directors ‑ Research and research extension centers ‑ Records and information
15-12.1-04 Reports
15-12.1-05 North Dakota state university main research center position adjustments ‑ Budget section report
15-12.1-06 Dickinson research extension center
15-12.1-07 Williston research extension center
15-12.1-08 Langdon research extension center
15-12.1-09 Central grasslands research extension center
15-12.1-10 Carrington research extension center
15-12.1-11 Hettinger research extension center
15-12.1-12 North central research extension center
15-12.1-13 Agronomy seed farm ‑ Investment of reserve income fund
15-12.1-14 State board of agricultural research and education ‑ Membership ‑ Terms
15-12.1-15 Compensation of board members ‑ Expenses
15-12.1-16 State board of agricultural research and education ‑ Chairman ‑ Meetings
15-12.1-17 State board of agricultural research and education ‑ Duties
15-12.1-18 Agricultural research fund ‑ Continuing appropriation
15-12.1-19 State board of agricultural research and education ‑ Apportionment of research funds

Chapter 15-13 - State Normal Schools
Section Section Name
15-13-01 Normal schools ‑ Location ‑ Names
15-13-02 Purpose of normal schools
15-13-03 Courses of study ‑ Limitation
15-13-04 President ‑ Duties
15-13-05 Annual report of normal school president
15-13-06 Degrees ‑ Diplomas
15-13-07 Separate funds for allocations to several normal schools
15-13-08 State normal school students' loan fund
15-13-09 Administration of students' loan fund
15-13-10 Participation in students' loan fund ‑ Loans limited
15-13-11 Board of higher education to make rules governing students' loan funds
15-13-12 Authorization to pledge rentals
Chapter 15-14 - State Normal and Industrial School [Repealed]

Chapter 15-15 - School of Science
Section Section Name
15-15-01 School of science ‑ Location
15-15-02 Object ‑ Courses of instruction

Chapter 15-16 - School of Forestry
Section Section Name
15-16-01 School of forestry ‑ Location
15-16-02 Object and courses of study

Chapter 15-17 - Institutional Holding Associations
Section Section Name
15-17-01 Institutional holding associations authorized
15-17-02 Powers of institutional holding association
15-17-03 Limitations on powers of institutional holding association
15-17-04 Articles of incorporation of institutional holding associations
15-17-05 State board of higher education may lease or purchase dormitory ‑ State to incur no liability
15-17-06 Property of and evidence of indebtedness issued by institutional holding association exempt from taxation

Chapter 15-18 - Junior Colleges
Section Section Name
15-18-01 Junior colleges authorized
15-18-02 Election to establish junior college
15-18-03 School district tax levy authorized to finance residual or other junior college fiscal obligations
15-18-04 Supervision of junior colleges
15-18-04.1 Establishment of off‑campus educational center ‑ Tuition and fees ‑ Use of tuition and fee revenue
15-18-04.2 School district tax levy authorized to finance residual or other off‑campus educational center obligations
15-18-05 County levy to aid in the financing of residual or other fiscal obligations of a junior college or educational center authorized
15-18-06 Proceeds of levy to be certified to special school district
15-18-07 State aid for community or junior colleges or educational centers
15-18-08 Standards for state aid ‑ Review of budgets ‑ Audit of expenditures
15-18-09 Method of payment
15-18-10 Junior college boards of control ‑ Expenditures ‑ Budget ‑ Members ‑ Terms ‑ Compensation
15-18-11 Curtis and Annette Hofstad agricultural center

Chapter 15-18.1 - Postsecondary Education Institution Minimum Standards
Section Section Name
15-18.1-01 Definitions
15-18.1-02 Exemptions
15-18.1-03 Voluntary application for authorization to operate
15-18.1-04 Board powers and duties
15-18.1-05 Minimum standards to operate with a physical presence in North Dakota
15-18.1-06 Prohibition - Penalty
15-18.1-07 Refund of tuition fees
15-18.1-08 Cancellation of contract for instrument
15-18.1-09 Remedy of defrauded student - Treble damages
15-18.1-10 Board review
15-18.1-11 Jurisdiction of courts - Service of process
15-18.1-12 Enforcement - Injunction
15-18.1-13 Unlawful to issue, manufacture, or use false academic degrees - Penalty
15-18.1-14 Unlawful to use degree or certificate when coursework not completed - Penalty
15-18.1-15 Consumer protection - False academic degrees
15-18.1-16 Unlawful to operate accreditation mill - Penalty
15-18.1-17 Compliance with professional board registration and certification requirements
15-18.1-18 Required national council for state authorization reciprocity agreements membership ‑ Exemption

Chapter 15-18.2 - State Aid for Institutions of Higher Education
Section Section Name
15-18.2-01 Credit-hours - Determination
15-18.2-02 Weighted credit-hours ‑ Determination ‑ Instructional program classification factors ‑ Submission to legislative management
15-18.2-03 Credit completion factor - Determination
15-18.2-04 Institutional size factor - Determination
15-18.2-05 Base funding ‑ Determination of state aid
15-18.2-06 Base funding ‑ Minimum amount payable
15-18.2-06.1 Base funding ‑ Minimum amount payable
15-18.2-07 Funding - Distribution
15-18.2-08 Statement of tuition and fees ‑ Contents of statement

Chapter 15-19 - Distance Education
Section Section Name
15-19-00.1 Definitions
15-19-01 North Dakota center for distance education courses ‑ Establishment ‑ Enrollment of students ‑ Courses of instruction
15-19-01.1 Distance education courses ‑ Course lists to school districts ‑ Notification
15-19-02 Administration Center for distance education ‑ Appointment and duties
15-19-02.1 Distance education clearinghouse
15-19-03 Duties of superintendents of schools ‑ Authorization of enrollments
15-19-04 Duty of superintendent ‑ Advertising
15-19-05 Study centers ‑ Adult classes
15-19-06 Special funds ‑ Deposit of collections ‑ Transfers from general fund appropriations
15-19-07 Fees collected deposited in general fund
15-19-08 Distance education support and services
Chapter 15-20 - Vocational Education and Rehabilitation [Repealed]

Chapter 15-20.1 - Career and Technical Education
Section Section Name
15-20.1-01 Definitions
15-20.1-02 State board for career and technical education ‑ Director of career and technical education ‑ Appointment, qualifications, assistants, duties
15-20.1-03 Powers and duties of state board relating to career and technical education
15-20.1-03.1 Postsecondary career and technical education reciprocity with Minnesota
15-20.1-04 Acceptance of benefits of federal acts in career and technical education ‑ Cooperation with federal government
15-20.1-05 Custody and payment of career and technical education funds
15-20.1-06 Reimbursement of schools teaching subjects in career and technical education
15-20.1-07 Cooperation of school boards in career and technical education
15-20.1-08 Mill levy for vocational education programs
15-20.1-09 Board membership ‑ Powers and duties
15-20.1-10 Specific powers ‑ Tuition payments ‑ Bond issues
15-20.1-11 Curriculum ‑ General powers and duties
15-20.1-12 Director of vocational rehabilitation division
15-20.1-13 Administration of vocational rehabilitation
15-20.1-14 Rehabilitation services provided to any disabled individual ‑ Eligibility
15-20.1-15 Rehabilitation services provided to disabled individuals requiring financial assistance
15-20.1-16 Gifts ‑ Authorization to accept and use
15-20.1-16.1 Gifts ‑ Authorization to accept and use
15-20.1-16.2 Science - Technology - Engineering - Mathematics - Grants - Continuing appropriation - Report
15-20.1-17 Maintenance not assignable
15-20.1-18 Hearings allowed to aggrieved persons
15-20.1-19 Misuse of vocational rehabilitation lists and records
15-20.1-20 Limitation of political activity
15-20.1-21 Biennial report
15-20.1-22 Grants for innovation
15-20.1-23 North Dakota elementary student entrepreneurship program
15-20.1-24 Career development facilitation ‑ Certificate ‑ Qualifications
15-20.1-25 Career development facilitation ‑ Provisional approval

Chapter 15-20.2 - Area Career and Technology Centers
Section Section Name
15-20.2-01 Area centers ‑ Definition of terms
15-20.2-02 Submission of plan for area center ‑ Approval by state board
15-20.2-03 Agreement of participation in area center ‑ Resolution of agreement
15-20.2-04 Center boards ‑ Appointment of members ‑ Terms ‑ Compensation ‑ Vacancies
15-20.2-05 Special board plan for small or large centers
15-20.2-06 Meetings of center boards ‑ Election of officers ‑ Quorum
15-20.2-07 Powers and duties of center boards
15-20.2-08 Assessment of participating districts for share of center expenses ‑ Allocation of students ‑ Civil penalty for failure to remit payment
15-20.2-09 Distribution of state funds to area centers ‑ Rules and regulations
15-20.2-10 Appropriated and federal funds used for distribution
15-20.2-11 District becoming participant in established center ‑ Procedure
15-20.2-12 District board resolution to participate in established center ‑ Publication
15-20.2-13 Referendum on district participation in area center ‑ Majority required for approval
15-20.2-14 Withdrawal of district from participation in center ‑ Submission to voters ‑ Effect of withdrawals
15-20.2-15 Dissolution of established center
15-20.2-16 Rules, regulations, and standards for area centers
Chapter 15-20.3 - Postsecondary Education Commission [Repealed]

Chapter 15-20.4 - Postsecondary Educational Institutions
Section Section Name
15-20.4-01 Definitions
15-20.4-02 Exemptions
15-20.4-02.1 Voluntary application for authorization to operate
15-20.4-03 Board powers and duties
15-20.4-03.1 Career school fee fund
15-20.4-04 Minimum standards ‑ Exceptions
15-20.4-05 Prohibition
15-20.4-06 Refund of tuition fees
15-20.4-07 Negotiation of promissory instruments
15-20.4-08 Cancellation of contract for instrument
15-20.4-09 Remedy of defrauded student ‑ Treble damages
15-20.4-10 Board review
15-20.4-11 Violations ‑ Civil penalty
15-20.4-12 Violations ‑ Criminal penalty
15-20.4-13 Jurisdiction of courts ‑ Service of process
15-20.4-14 Enforcement ‑ Injunction
15-20.4-15 Unlawful to issue, manufacture, or use false academic degrees ‑ Penalty
15-20.4-16 Unlawful to use degree or certificate when coursework not completed ‑ Penalty
15-20.4-17 Consumer protection ‑ False academic degrees
15-20.4-18 Unlawful to operate accreditation mill ‑ Penalty
15-20.4-19 Compliance with professional board registration and certification requirements
Chapter 15-21 - Superintendent of Public Instruction [Repealed] Chapter 15-21.1 - Chemical Abuse Prevention Programs [Repealed] Chapter 15-21.2 - Career Guidance and Development Programs [Repealed] Chapter 15-21.3 - Comprehensive Health Education [Disapproved by Referendum] Chapter 15-22 - County Superintendent of Schools [Repealed] Chapter 15-23 - Organization, Division, and Consolidation of School Districts [Repealed] Chapter 15-24 - Common School District Elections [Repealed] Chapter 15-25 - Powers and Duties of Common School District Officers [Repealed] Chapter 15-26 - School Buildings and Sites [Repealed] Chapter 15-27 - Organization and Dissolution of Public School Districts [Repealed] Chapter 15-27.1 - Restructuring of School Districts - General Provisions [Repealed] Chapter 15-27.2 - Annexation of School Districts [Repealed] Chapter 15-27.3 - Reorganization of School Districts [Repealed] Chapter 15-27.4 - Dissolution of School Districts [Repealed] Chapter 15-27.5 - Military Installation School District [Repealed] Chapter 15-27.6 - School District Boundary Restructuring [Repealed] Chapter 15-27.7 - School District Cooperative Arrangement [Repealed] Chapter 15-28 - Public School District Elections [Repealed] Chapter 15-29 - Powers and Duties of Public School District Officers [Repealed] Chapter 15-30 - Organization of Independent School Districts [Repealed] Chapter 15-31 - Independent School District Elections [Repealed] Chapter 15-32 - Powers and Duties of Independent School District Officers [Repealed] Chapter 15-33 - School Districts Operating Under Special Laws [Repealed] Chapter 15-34 - Compulsory Attendance and Transportation [Repealed] Chapter 15-34.1 - Compulsory School Attendance [Repealed] Chapter 15-34.2 - Transportation of Students [Repealed] Chapter 15-35 - School Buildings [Repealed] Chapter 15-36 - Teachers' Certification [Repealed] Chapter 15-37 - Teachers' Oaths [Repealed] Chapter 15-38 - Teachers' Duties [Repealed] Chapter 15-38.1 - Teachers' Representation and Negotiation [Repealed] Chapter 15-38.2 - Teachers' Personnel Files [Repealed] Chapter 15-39 - Teachers' Insurance and Retirement Fund [Repealed]

Chapter 15-39.1 - Teachers' Fund for Retirement
Section Section Name
15-39.1-01 Teachers' fund for retirement created
15-39.1-02 Prior fund terminated
15-39.1-03 Rights under prior chapter preserved
15-39.1-04 Definitions
15-39.1-05 Management of fund
15-39.1-05.1 Board composition ‑ Terms ‑ Voting
15-39.1-05.2 Board authority ‑ Continuing appropriation
15-39.1-06 Organization of board
15-39.1-07 Vacancies ‑ Rulemaking power
15-39.1-08 Compensation of members
15-39.1-09 Membership in fund and assessments ‑ Employer payment of employee contribution (Contingent expiration date - See note)
15-39.1-09.1 Participation of nonpublic schoolteachers
15-39.1-10 Eligibility for normal retirement benefits
15-39.1-10.1 Postretirement adjustments
15-39.1-10.2 Postretirement adjustments
15-39.1-10.3 Multiple plan membership ‑ Eligibility for benefits ‑ Amount of benefits
15-39.1-10.4 Postretirement adjustments
15-39.1-10.5 Postretirement adjustments
15-39.1-10.6 Benefit limitations
15-39.1-10.7 Postretirement adjustments
15-39.1-10.8 Postretirement adjustments
15-39.1-10.9 Postretirement adjustment
15-39.1-10.10 Postretirement adjustment
15-39.1-10.11 Postretirement adjustments
15-39.1-10.12 Supplemental retiree benefit payment
15-39.1-11 Vesting of rights
15-39.1-12 Early reduced retirement benefits
15-39.1-12.1 Partial service retirement
15-39.1-12.2 Benefit payments to alternate payee under domestic relations order
15-39.1-13 Exemptions from legal process
15-39.1-14 Retirement not mandatory
15-39.1-15 Withdrawal from fund ‑ Return to teaching
15-39.1-16 Option of teachers eligible to receive annuities
15-39.1-17 Death of member
15-39.1-18 Disability retirements
15-39.1-19 Annuities discontinued on resumption of teaching
15-39.1-19.1 Retired teachers return to active service ‑ Annuities discontinued on resumption of teaching over annual hour limit
15-39.1-19.2 Retired teachers return to active service ‑ Critical shortage areas and disciplines
15-39.1-19.3 Membership in fund and assessment ‑ Retired military personnel ‑ Exception
15-39.1-20 Withdrawal from fund
15-39.1-21 Effect on existing obligations
15-39.1-22 Annual audit
15-39.1-23 Penalties for failure to make required reports and payments
15-39.1-24 Purchase of additional credit
15-39.1-25 Certain rights and obligations fixed
15-39.1-26 Investment of moneys in fund ‑ Interest and earnings attributable to fund
15-39.1-27 Computation of years of service
15-39.1-28 Tax levy for teachers' retirement
15-39.1-29 Fraud against fund ‑ Penalty
15-39.1-30 Confidentiality of records
15-39.1-31 Correction of errors ‑ Adjustment to actuarial equivalent
15-39.1-32 Correction of errors ‑ Lump sum payment
15-39.1-33 Employer service purchases
15-39.1-34 Internal Revenue Code compliance
15-39.1-35 Savings clause - Plan modifications

Chapter 15-39.2 - Teacher Retirement Options
Section Section Name
15-39.2-01 Retired teachers ‑ Election of coverage ‑ Eligibility ‑ Limitation
15-39.2-01.1 Retired teachers ‑ Minimum benefits
15-39.2-01.2 College teachers ‑ Military service credit purchase
15-39.2-02 Optional increase in benefits ‑ Alternatives
15-39.2-03 Limitation on elections on retirement programs
15-39.2-04 Beneficiaries of certain deceased teachers ‑ Election ‑ Contribution to fund
15-39.2-04.1 Beneficiaries of deceased college teachers
15-39.2-05 Benefits payable ‑ Calculation
15-39.2-06 College teachers ‑ Election ‑ Contribution to fund
15-39.2-07 Assessments ‑ Method of payment
15-39.2-08 Benefits
Chapter 15-40 - State School Aid [Repealed] Chapter 15-40.1 - State School Aid [Repealed] Chapter 15-40.2 - Transfer of Students and Nonresident Tuition [Repealed] Chapter 15-40.3 - Open Enrollment [Repealed] Chapter 15-41 - High Schools [Repealed] Chapter 15-41.1 - Postsecondary Enrollment Options Program [Repealed] Chapter 15-42 - County Agricultural and Training Schools [Repealed] Chapter 15-43 - Textbooks and Fees [Repealed] Chapter 15-44 - School Funds [Repealed] Chapter 15-45 - Kindergartens [Repealed] Chapter 15-46 - Adult Education [Repealed] Chapter 15-47 - General Provisions [Repealed] Chapter 15-48 - Elections to Increase Debt Limits [Repealed] Chapter 15-49 - Penalties, Fines, and Forfeitures [Repealed] Chapter 15-50 - Trade and Correspondence Schools [Repealed] Chapter 15-51 - Board of Education of the City of Fargo [Repealed]

Chapter 15-52 - State Medical Center
Section Section Name
15-52-01 School of medicine and health sciences
15-52-02 Control and operation
15-52-03 School of medicine and health sciences advisory council ‑ Members, terms, meetings
15-52-04 Duties of council
15-52-05 Facilities
15-52-06 Fees and charges of medical center
15-52-07 Political subdivisions shall use facilities of center
15-52-08 Center may accept grants, gifts, and rentals ‑ Power to contract
15-52-09 Expenditure of proceeds of one‑mill levy authorized ‑ Limitation
15-52-10 School of medicine and health sciences revolving loan fund
15-52-11 Term of loan board
15-52-12 Loan board ‑ Officers, meetings, quorum
15-52-13 Loan board minutes ‑ Public access
15-52-14 Loan board compensation
15-52-15 Duties related to loan fund
15-52-16 Qualifications of loan applicants
15-52-17 Loan investigations
15-52-18 Amount of loans
15-52-19 Loan payments
15-52-20 Loan conditions
15-52-21 Loan agreement ‑ Suit ‑ Defenses
15-52-22 Loan cancellation or suspension
15-52-23 Remedies
15-52-24 Loan insurance
15-52-25 Deposit and payment of funds
15-52-26 Availability of funds
15-52-27 Purposes of loan fund
15-52-28 Biennial report
15-52-29 Training of psychiatric personnel
15-52-30 Contracts or agreements authorized ‑ Legislative intent
15-52-31 Admission of students ‑ Qualifications
Chapter 15-53 - Reorganization of School Districts [Repealed] Chapter 15-53.1 - Restructuring of Public School Districts [Repealed] Chapter 15-54 - Child Nutrition and Food Distribution Programs [Repealed]

Chapter 15-54.1 - University System Capital Building Fund
Section Section Name
15-54.1-01 University system capital building fund ‑ Creation ‑ Continuing appropriation
15-54.1-02 Capital building funds ‑ Uses ‑ Reports
15-54.1-03 Tier II capital building funds - Matching requirements
15-54.1-04 Tier III capital building funds - Matching requirements
15-54.1-05 Capital building fund pool

Chapter 15-55 - Construction of Revenue-Producing Buildings
Section Section Name
15-55-01 Portions of campuses set aside for authorized revenue‑producing buildings or other revenue‑producing campus improvements
15-55-02 Board may borrow money and issue bonds ‑ Conditions ‑ Bonds tax free
15-55-02.1 Refunding bonds
15-55-03 Bonds are special obligations and board may insert special provisions in bonds
15-55-04 Board may enter into contract with federal agencies
15-55-04.1 Lease of revenue‑producing buildings
15-55-05 Deposit and use of proceeds of bonds ‑ Authorizing issuing of warrants ‑ Contracts
15-55-05.1 Interim financing
15-55-06 Designations of agent and depositories ‑ Disposition and use of revenues ‑ Funds created
15-55-07 Endorsement of bonds ‑ Attorney general to approve ‑ Incontestable ‑ Exception
15-55-08 Who may invest in bonds
15-55-09 Construction of chapter not to permit obligating of state
15-55-10 Limitation on buildings and other campus improvements and issuance of bonds
15-55-11 Issuance and sale of tax‑exempt bonds authorized ‑ Amount
15-55-12 Bonds not a general obligation of state or its institutions
15-55-13 Additional revenue‑producing buildings authorized
15-55-14 Rental income from unencumbered revenue‑producing buildings or other campus improvements may be applied to bond retirement
15-55-15 Bond issues ‑ Amounts and purposes (1955)
15-55-16 Bond issues ‑ Amounts and purposes (1957)
15-55-17 Bond issues ‑ Amounts and purposes (1959)
15-55-18 School district retirement of bonds for junior colleges and off‑campus educational centers
15-55-19 Powers and procedure
15-55-20 Financial records required
15-55-21 Expenses to be paid from gross revenues
Chapter 15-55.1 - Higher Education Facilities Bonds [Unconstitutional] Chapter 15-56 - County Tuition Fund [Repealed] Chapter 15-57 - Teacher Preparation Scholarships [Repealed] Chapter 15-58 - County High School Equalization Fund [Repealed] Chapter 15-59 - Special Education of Children [Repealed] Chapter 15-59.1 - County Special Education Program [Repealed] Chapter 15-59.2 - Multidistrict Special Education Programs [Repealed] Chapter 15-59.3 - Boarding Home Care for Students with Disabilities [Repealed] Chapter 15-60 - State School Construction Fund [Repealed] Chapter 15-61 - Surplus Property Director [Repealed] Chapter 15-62 - Scholarship Loans [Repealed]

Chapter 15-62.1 - Guarantee Loan Program
Section Section Name
15-62.1-01 Guarantee student loan programs ‑ Administration ‑ Advisory board
15-62.1-02 Powers and duties of the agency
15-62.1-03 Rates of interest permissible for guaranteed loans
15-62.1-04 Repayment of loans
15-62.1-05 Establishment and maintenance of adequate guarantee funds ‑ Appropriation
15-62.1-06 Procedure on default of guaranteed loan
15-62.1-07 Fees for insurance and other reasonable costs
15-62.1-08 Contract with united student aid funds, incorporated, or similar nonprofit corporation
15-62.1-09 Information system
15-62.1-10 Eligibility for participation in federal student loan program
15-62.1-11 Coordination with federal programs relating to student loans
15-62.1-12 Assistance to other state agencies ‑ Reports to the board
15-62.1-13 State scholarship revolving fund ‑ Student loan collections ‑ Uncollectible loans
15-62.1-14 Penalty
15-62.1-15 Student loan consolidation program - Requirements - Authority to expand
Chapter 15-62.2 - Student Financial Assistance and Scholars Program [Repealed] Chapter 15-62.3 - Tuition Assistance Grant Program [Repealed]

Chapter 15-62.4 - Student Financial Assistance Program
Section Section Name
15-62.4-01 Student financial assistance program
15-62.4-02 Student financial assistance program ‑ Criteria and procedures
15-62.4-03 Student financial assistance program ‑ Grants
15-62.4-03.1 Supplemental state grant award
15-62.4-04 Student financial assistance program - Advisory board
15-62.4-05 Student financial assistance program - Gifts and grants - Acceptance

Chapter 15-62.5 - Scholars Program
Section Section Name
15-62.5-01 Scholars program
15-62.5-02 Scholars program - Criteria and procedures
15-62.5-03 Scholars program ‑ Ranking and selection of recipients
15-62.5-04 Scholars program ‑ Scholarship amounts ‑ Stipends
15-62.5-05 Use of scholarships and stipends - Refund policy

Chapter 15-63 - Native American Scholarships
Section Section Name
15-63-01 State board for Native American scholarships
15-63-02 Duties of board
15-63-03 Number and nature of scholarships
15-63-04 Eligibility of candidates ‑ Determination
15-63-05 Scholarship payments ‑ Conditions
15-63-06 Unused scholarships
15-63-07 Scholarship refunds ‑ Use
Chapter 15-64 - Compact for Education [Repealed] Chapter 15-65 - Educational Telecommunications Council [Repealed] Chapter 15-66 - Regional Medical Education Board [Repealed] Chapter 15-67 - Uniform Management of Institutional Funds Act [Repealed]

Chapter 15-68 - Indian Cultural Education Trust
Section Section Name
15-68-01 Trust establishment
15-68-02 Powers and duties of board
15-68-03 Donation
15-68-04 Trust management
15-68-05 Payments in lieu of taxation
15-68-06 Continuing appropriation

Chapter 15-68.1 - American Indian Language Preservation
Section Section Name
15-68.1-01 American Indian language preservation committee ‑ Membership ‑ Meetings
15-68.1-02 Duties
15-68.1-03 Powers ‑ Continuing appropriation
Chapter 15-69 - Centers of Excellence [Repealed]

Chapter 15-70 - Tribally Controlled Community College Assistance
Section Section Name
15-70-01 Definitions
15-70-02 Institutions eligible for grant assistance
15-70-03 Grant authorization
15-70-04 Submission of grant application ‑ Distribution of grants
15-70-05 Reporting by recipient institutions ‑ Failure to report

Chapter 15-71 - Biomass Energy Center
Section Section Name
15-71-01 State board of higher education ‑ Biomass energy center
15-71-02 Biomass research responsibilities
15-71-03 Ethanol and biomass incentives
15-71-04 Funding

Chapter 15-72 - Coal Mine Reclamation Trust
Section Section Name
15-72-01 Trust establishment
15-72-02 Powers and duties of the board ‑ Transfer
15-72-03 Assets and custody
15-72-04 Trust management
15-72-05 Continuing appropriation for trust management

Title 15.1 - Elementary and Secondary Education

Chapter 15.1-01 - State Board of Public School Education
Section Section Name
15.1-01-01 State board of public school education ‑ Composition
15.1-01-02 Joint meetings ‑ State board of public school education ‑ State board of higher education ‑ Education standards and practices board ‑ State board for career and technical education
15.1-01-03 State board of public school education ‑ Powers and duties
15.1-01-04 Kindergarten through grade twelve education coordination council

Chapter 15.1-02 - Superintendent of Public Instruction
Section Section Name
15.1-02-01 Superintendent of public instruction ‑ Qualifications
15.1-02-02 Salary
15.1-02-03 Appointment of assistant ‑ Employment of personnel
15.1-02-04 Superintendent of public instruction ‑ Duties
15.1-02-05 Federal government ‑ Contracts
15.1-02-06 Preservation of property
15.1-02-07 Superintendent of public instruction ‑ Lease of unused real property
15.1-02-08 Accounting and reporting system ‑ Uniformity
15.1-02-09 School district finance facts report ‑ Contents
15.1-02-10 School district finance facts report ‑ Distribution
15.1-02-11 Superintendent of public instruction ‑ Accreditation of schools ‑ Rules
15.1-02-12 Expiration of existing rules
15.1-02-13 School district employee compensation report
15.1-02-14 Duplicative payments ‑ Transfer ‑ Distribution
15.1-02-15 Every Student Succeeds Act ‑ Information required
15.1-02-16 Superintendent of public instruction ‑ Issuance of credentials to teachers and administrators
15.1-02-16.1 Teacher qualifications ‑ Accreditation rules ‑ Directives
15.1-02-16.2 Credentials for teachers and coordinators of title I
15.1-02-17 State accountability plan ‑ Legislative review
15.1-02-18 Statewide longitudinal data system committee - Membership - Powers and duties - Report to interim committee - Continuing appropriation
15.1-02-18.1 Statewide longitudinal data system ‑ Information technology department ‑ Powers and duties
15.1-02-18.2 State agencies - Mandatory provision of information - Confidentiality
15.1-02-19 Health insurance programs ‑ Joint enrollment program
15.1-02-20 Education stabilization fund dollars ‑ Notification of nonreplacement ‑ Publication of notice
15.1-02-21 North Dakota teacher of the year award - Selection - Announcement
15.1-02-22 Loans ‑ Teacher shortages ‑ Loan forgiveness
15.1-02-23 Intervention for chronically low‑performing schools ‑ Report
15.1-02-24 Superintendent of public instruction ‑ Cardiac emergency response plan for public and nonpublic schools and athletic events
15.1-02-25 School buildings ‑ Assessment ‑ Rules

Chapter 15.1-03 - Department of Public Instruction
Section Section Name
15.1-03-01 Department of public instruction ‑ Establishment
15.1-03-02 Revolving school district equipment and software fund ‑ Continuing appropriation
15.1-03-03 Revolving printing fund ‑ Instructional materials ‑ Continuing appropriation

Chapter 15.1-04 - Compact for Education
Section Section Name
15.1-04-01 Compact for education
15.1-04-02 Education commission of the states ‑ Bylaws

Chapter 15.1-04.1 - Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
Section Section Name
15.1-04.1-01 Compact on educational opportunity for military children
15.1-04.1-02 Compact on educational opportunity for military children - State council - Appointment
15.1-04.1-03 Compact commissioner - Appointment - Duties
15.1-04.1-04 Military family education liaison - Appointment - Duties
Chapter 15.1-05 - Educational Telecommunications Council [Repealed]

Chapter 15.1-06 - Schools
Section Section Name
15.1-06-01 Schools free and accessible ‑ School ages
15.1-06-02 School holidays
15.1-06-03 School year ‑ Definition
15.1-06-04 School calendar ‑ Length
15.1-06-04.1 School district calendar - Limitation
15.1-06-05 Instructional days ‑ Reconfiguration ‑ Application
15.1-06-06 Approval of public schools (Effective through June 30, 2026)
15.1-06-06.1 Approval of nonpublic schools
15.1-06-06.2 Compliance report ‑ Impossibility of timely submission
15.1-06-06.3 Required records ‑ Verification of information ‑ Site visits
15.1-06-07 Nonpublic high schools ‑ Approval criteria
15.1-06-08 Rules for school accreditation ‑ Waiver
15.1-06-08.1 Statutes ‑ Waiver
15.1-06-08.2 Innovative education program ‑ Participation ‑ Reports to legislative management
15.1-06-09 Inspection of public schools ‑ Submission of inspection report ‑ Correction of deficiencies
15.1-06-10 Inspection of nonpublic schools ‑ Submission of inspection report ‑ Correction of deficiencies
15.1-06-11 Exit doors ‑ Free of obstructions
15.1-06-12 Emergency and disaster drills ‑ Implementation
15.1-06-13 Schools ‑ Compliance with health, safety, and sanitation requirements
15.1-06-14 Use of schools for purposes other than education
15.1-06-14.1 Patriotic society ‑ Permission to speak to students at public schools
15.1-06-15 Solicitations and sales in schools ‑ Permission required ‑ Accounting for proceeds ‑ Penalty
15.1-06-16 Disturbance of a public school ‑ Penalty
15.1-06-17 United States flag ‑ Display
15.1-06-17.1 Religious objects or documents ‑ Display
15.1-06-17.2 National motto ‑ Display in schools
15.1-06-18 School report ‑ Review
15.1-06-19 Counselor positions ‑ Requirement
15.1-06-20 Career advisor ‑ Duties
15.1-06-21 Transgender student accommodations ‑ Restroom use ‑ Enforcement ‑ Penalty

Chapter 15.1-07 - School Districts
Section Section Name
15.1-07-01 School district ‑ Corporate powers
15.1-07-02 School district ‑ Name change
15.1-07-03 District's limit of indebtedness ‑ Resolution
15.1-07-04 District's limit of indebtedness ‑ Election ‑ Notice
15.1-07-05 District's limit of indebtedness ‑ Ballot
15.1-07-06 District's limit of indebtedness ‑ Increase
15.1-07-07 District's limit of indebtedness ‑ Increase ‑ Notification of county auditor
15.1-07-08 School district funds ‑ Transfers
15.1-07-09 Sinking fund ‑ Transfers ‑ Increases
15.1-07-10 Activities fund
15.1-07-11 Incidental revolving fund
15.1-07-12 Negotiable instruments ‑ Disbursement of moneys by business manager
15.1-07-13 Negotiable instruments ‑ Cancellation ‑ Description in minutes
15.1-07-14 Qualified elector
15.1-07-15 School district election ‑ Violation ‑ Penalty
15.1-07-16 New district ‑ Enumeration
15.1-07-17 School district contracts ‑ Conflict of interest ‑ Penalty
15.1-07-18 Offer of reward ‑ Purchase of school supplies ‑ Penalty
15.1-07-19 Reward for purchase of school supplies ‑ Penalty
15.1-07-20 School vehicle driver ‑ Requirements
15.1-07-20.1 School district business manager - Employment - Oversight - Reports to board
15.1-07-21 School district business manager ‑ Duties
15.1-07-22 School district business manager ‑ Affirmation or oath of office
15.1-07-23 School district business manager ‑ Bond
15.1-07-24 School district business manager ‑ Funds ‑ Accounting
15.1-07-25 School district records ‑ Open ‑ Exception
15.1-07-25.1 Student names and addresses - Authorized disclosure
15.1-07-25.2 School district records - Retention
15.1-07-25.3 Protection of student data - School district policy (Effective through June 30, 2026)
15.1-07-25.4 Virtual learning ‑ School district policy ‑ Report to legislative management and legislative assembly
15.1-07-26 School district demographics and enrollment ‑ Review ‑ Report
15.1-07-27 High school district ‑ Change to elementary district ‑ Prohibited
15.1-07-28 Educational association ‑ Joint powers agreement ‑ Review by superintendent of public instruction ‑ Criteria
15.1-07-29 Ending fund balance
15.1-07-30 Compensation ‑ Reimbursement ‑ Extraordinary service
15.1-07-31 Automated external defibrillators ‑ Purchase and distribution
15.1-07-32 Student performance strategist ‑ Verification ‑ Qualifications
15.1-07-33 Student information system ‑ Exemption (Effective through June 30, 2026)
15.1-07-34 Youth behavioral health and child abuse and neglect training for teachers, administrators, and ancillary staff
15.1-07-34.1 Child safety liaison workgroup
15.1-07-35 School districts ‑ Policy ‑ Alternative curriculum outside the classroom ‑ Participation ‑ Report to legislative management
15.1-07-36 School safety and security measures ‑ Reports to superintendent of public instruction and legislative management
15.1-07-37 Virtual learning ‑ Military-connected students, students with a medical condition, or students moving out of state ‑ School district policy
15.1-07-38 School districts ‑ Policy ‑ School meals
15.1-07-39 Electronic collection of free or reduced-price meal eligibility information ‑ Requirements (Effective after June 30, 2026)
15.1-07-40 Whole pasteurized milk served in bulk milk dispensers ‑ Available in schools - School district policy
15.1-07-41 Personal electronic devices - Prohibition during instructional time
15.1-07-42 School districts ‑ Policy ‑ Voting

Chapter 15.1-08 - School Districts for Military Installations
Section Section Name
15.1-08-01 Military installation ‑ School district formation
15.1-08-02 Military installation ‑ School board members ‑ Terms of office ‑ Qualifications ‑ Vacancies
15.1-08-03 Military installation ‑ Organization of school board ‑ Meetings
15.1-08-04 Military installation ‑ School board ‑ Duties
15.1-08-05 Military installation ‑ School board ‑ Business manager
15.1-08-06 Military installation ‑ School districts ‑ Application of other laws
15.1-08-07 School district agreements
15.1-08-08 Military installation ‑ Open enrollment ‑ Participation

Chapter 15.1-09 - School Boards
Section Section Name
15.1-09-01 School board membership ‑ Size and term adjustments
15.1-09-01.1 School board membership - Prohibition
15.1-09-02 School boards ‑ Terms of office
15.1-09-03 School boards ‑ Changes in terms of office
15.1-09-04 Rural members of school board ‑ Definitions
15.1-09-05 School board ‑ Vacancies ‑ Appointments
15.1-09-06 School board members ‑ Compensation
15.1-09-06.1 School board membership ‑ Suspension
15.1-09-07 School district election ‑ Conduct
15.1-09-08 School district elections ‑ Candidate filings
15.1-09-09 School district elections ‑ Notice
15.1-09-10 School district elections ‑ Form of notice
15.1-09-11 School district elections ‑ Preparation of ballots
15.1-09-12 School district elections ‑ Poll hours
15.1-09-13 Election precincts ‑ Polling places ‑ Election officials
15.1-09-14 School district election ‑ Vote tally
15.1-09-15 School district election ‑ Declaration of winner
15.1-09-16 School district election ‑ Tie breaker
15.1-09-17 Notification of elected individuals ‑ Notice to county superintendent of schools
15.1-09-18 School district election ‑ Absentee ballots ‑ Recounts
15.1-09-19 Duties of election officials ‑ Other applicable statutes
15.1-09-20 Election officials ‑ Compensation
15.1-09-21 School district elections ‑ Expenses
15.1-09-22 School boards ‑ Annual elections ‑ Poll books
15.1-09-23 School boards ‑ Special elections
15.1-09-24 School boards ‑ Sharing of election expenses
15.1-09-25 School board members ‑ Affirmation or oath of office
15.1-09-26 Affirmation or oath of office ‑ Administration
15.1-09-27 Organization of school board ‑ Election of president
15.1-09-28 School board president ‑ Duties
15.1-09-29 School board ‑ Quorum ‑ Majority vote
15.1-09-30 School boards ‑ Meetings ‑ Pledge of allegiance
15.1-09-31 School board proceedings ‑ Publication
15.1-09-32 School board members ‑ Attendance at workshop
15.1-09-33 School board ‑ Powers
15.1-09-33.1 School board authority ‑ Payment of signing bonuses
15.1-09-33.2 Continuing education ‑ Payment ‑ Directives
15.1-09-33.3 Student teachers ‑ Provision of stipend
15.1-09-33.4 Student misconduct ‑ Prohibition against participation in extracurricular activities
15.1-09-33.5 School board ‑ Immunity from liability
15.1-09-34 Contracts by school boards ‑ Bids ‑ Penalty
15.1-09-34.1 Vehicle and heating fuel ‑ Purchases
15.1-09-35 Reports by school boards on conditions of schools
15.1-09-36 School board ‑ Authority over student fees
15.1-09-37 Duties of school board ‑ Postsecondary instructional programs ‑ Fees
15.1-09-38 Duties of school board ‑ Employment of relatives
15.1-09-39 Districts in bordering states ‑ Contract
15.1-09-40 Sharing of levied taxes ‑ Contract
15.1-09-41 School board authority ‑ Reward for destruction of school property
15.1-09-42 Educational meetings ‑ Attendance by school district personnel
15.1-09-43 Purchase of schoolbus ‑ Payment period
15.1-09-44 Schoolbuses ‑ Use of nonprofit organizations
15.1-09-45 Storage facilities for schoolbuses
15.1-09-46 School district census
15.1-09-47 Board of education of city of Fargo ‑ Taxing authority
15.1-09-48 Board of education of city of Fargo ‑ Tax collection
15.1-09-49 Board of education of city of Fargo ‑ Taxes for buildings
15.1-09-50 Board of education of city of Fargo ‑ Powers
15.1-09-51 Board of education of city of Fargo ‑ School property
15.1-09-52 Board of education of city of Fargo ‑ Ownership of real property
15.1-09-53 School district employees' group health plans
15.1-09-54 School district technology consortium ‑ Authority to borrow money
15.1-09-55 School district superintendent ‑ Joint employment ‑ Accreditation
15.1-09-56 Student financial institution
15.1-09-57 Licensure to teach ‑ Course area or field ‑ Request for exception ‑ Report
15.1-09-58 Four‑year old program ‑ Authorization ‑ Support
15.1-09-59 Maintenance of insurance ‑ Report to superintendent of public instruction
15.1-09-60 School district safety plan ‑ Establishment of school safety plan fund ‑ Approval ‑ Open records exemption
15.1-09-61 Human trafficking and exploitation prevention and awareness education

Chapter 15.1-09.1 - Regional Education Associations
Section Section Name
15.1-09.1-01 Definition
15.1-09.1-02 Regional education associations ‑ Review by superintendent of public instruction ‑ Criteria
15.1-09.1-02.1 Regional education association ‑ Services to be offered
15.1-09.1-02.2 Regional education association - Review process
15.1-09.1-03 Regional education association ‑ Provision of special education and related services ‑ Annual plan
15.1-09.1-04 Regional education association ‑ Provision of special education and related services ‑ Powers
15.1-09.1-05 Regional education association ‑ Provision of special education and related services ‑ Student transportation ‑ Coordination
15.1-09.1-06 Regional education associations ‑ Receipt and use of moneys
15.1-09.1-07 Joint operating fund ‑ Accounting functions
15.1-09.1-08 Regional education association ‑ Report of expenses
15.1-09.1-09 Compensation ‑ Reimbursement ‑ Extraordinary service
15.1-09.1-10 State aid ‑ Payable to a regional education association ‑ Obligation of district
15.1-09.1-11 Rights of employees
15.1-09.1-12 Regional education association ‑ Audit

Chapter 15.1-10 - County Committee
Section Section Name
15.1-10-01 County committee ‑ Appointment ‑ Compensation
15.1-10-02 County committee ‑ Chairman ‑ Meetings
15.1-10-03 County committee ‑ Secretary
15.1-10-04 State's attorney to represent committee

Chapter 15.1-11 - County Superintendent of Schools
Section Section Name
15.1-11-01 County superintendent of schools ‑ Employment ‑ Qualifications
15.1-11-02 County superintendent of schools ‑ Assignment of duties ‑ Waiver
15.1-11-03 County superintendent of schools ‑ Salary
15.1-11-04 County superintendent of schools ‑ Duties
15.1-11-05 Preservation of records
15.1-11-06 Clerks ‑ Office and supplies

Chapter 15.1-12 - Annexation, Reorganization, and Dissolution
Section Section Name
15.1-12-01 Definitions
15.1-12-02 Annexation of property to school district ‑ Exchange ‑ Petition ‑ Requirements
15.1-12-03 Annexation of property to school district ‑ Eligibility
15.1-12-04 Annexation of property to school district ‑ Petition requirements
15.1-12-05 Annexation of property to school district ‑ Hearing
15.1-12-06 Annexation of property to school district ‑ Effective date
15.1-12-07 Transfer of real property upon annexation, reorganization, or dissolution
15.1-12-07.1 Voluntary transfer of property to school district ‑ Hearing
15.1-12-08 Payment of school district levies after annexation or dissolution
15.1-12-09 School district reorganization ‑ Initiation of a reorganization plan
15.1-12-09.1 Reorganization plan ‑ General fund mill levy
15.1-12-10 School district reorganization ‑ Contents of plan ‑ Public hearing ‑ Testimony and evidence
15.1-12-10.1 State board of public school education ‑ Approval of elementary districts prohibited
15.1-12-11 School district reorganization ‑ Approved plan ‑ Special election ‑ Formation of new district
15.1-12-11.1 Reorganization bonus ‑ Eligibility ‑ Distribution
15.1-12-11.2 Reorganization bonus ‑ Advanced payment
15.1-12-12 School district reorganization ‑ Vote on issuance of bonds
15.1-12-13 School district reorganization ‑ Proposal rejection ‑ Revision ‑ New election
15.1-12-14 School district reorganization ‑ School boards ‑ Assumption of duties - Approval of expenditures - Contracts
15.1-12-15 School district reorganization ‑ School board ‑ Duties
15.1-12-16 School district reorganization ‑ Issuance of bonds ‑ Procedure
15.1-12-16.1 Reorganization plan ‑ Building fund levy
15.1-12-17 School district reorganization ‑ Elementary schools
15.1-12-18 School district reorganization ‑ Approval of plan ‑ Effective date ‑ Transfer of all property
15.1-12-18.1 Reorganizing school districts to contact job service North Dakota ‑ Liability of new reorganized school district for reimbursement of unemployment compensation benefits paid
15.1-12-19 School district reorganization ‑ Sale or removal of school buildings
15.1-12-20 School district reorganization ‑ Cost of elections
15.1-12-21 School district reorganization ‑ Changes in plan
15.1-12-22 School district reorganization ‑ Board ‑ Powers after five years ‑ Exceptions
15.1-12-23 School district reorganization ‑ Proportionate tax rate on agricultural property
15.1-12-24 Nonoperating school district ‑ Reorganization or dissolution
15.1-12-25 Nonoperating school district ‑ Transportation
15.1-12-26 Dissolution of school district ‑ Grounds
15.1-12-26.1 Dissolving school district to contact job service North Dakota
15.1-12-27 Dissolution of school district ‑ Notice ‑ Hearing ‑ Order of attachment
15.1-12-28 Dissolution of school district ‑ Unobligated cash balance ‑ Distribution
15.1-12-28.1 Dissolving school district to set up reimbursement account for benefit of job service North Dakota ‑ Liability of receiving school districts if funds are insufficient
15.1-12-29 Dissolution of school district ‑ Unobligated cash balance ‑ Tax credits or refunds ‑ Distribution to another political subdivision

Chapter 15.1-13 - Teacher Licensing
Section Section Name
15.1-13-01 Definitions
15.1-13-02 Education standards and practices board ‑ Membership
15.1-13-03 Board compensation
15.1-13-04 Term of office ‑ Vacancy
15.1-13-05 Officers
15.1-13-06 Meetings ‑ Notice
15.1-13-07 Quorum ‑ Revocation requirement
15.1-13-08 Board duties
15.1-13-09 Board powers
15.1-13-10 Criteria for teacher licensure
15.1-13-10.1 Student teaching requirements ‑ Teachers licensed in other states
15.1-13-11 Application and licensing fees
15.1-13-12 Teaching license ‑ Period of effectiveness
15.1-13-12.1 Teaching license ‑ Lifetime licensure ‑ Report to the board
15.1-13-13 Provisional teaching license ‑ Period of effectiveness ‑ Renewal
15.1-13-14 Initial and re-entry licensure of teachers ‑ Criminal history record check
15.1-13-15 Teaching license ‑ Application ‑ Oath or affirmation
15.1-13-16 Teaching license ‑ Student transcript
15.1-13-17 Teaching license ‑ Requirements ‑ Exceptions
15.1-13-17.1 Members of the military ‑ Military spouses
15.1-13-18 Teaching license ‑ Presentation to business manager
15.1-13-19 Teaching license ‑ Expiration
15.1-13-20 Applicants licensed in other states
15.1-13-21 Reciprocal acceptance of teaching licenses
15.1-13-22 Licensure of North Dakota American Indian language instructors
15.1-13-23 School guidance and counseling services ‑ Providers
15.1-13-24 Complaints against teachers or administrators
15.1-13-25 Teaching license ‑ Action by board ‑ Causes
15.1-13-26 Crimes against a child and sexual offenses ‑ Denial of or immediate revocation of teaching license
15.1-13-27 Suspension or revocation of teaching license ‑ Notice
15.1-13-28 Teaching license ‑ Effect of revocation
15.1-13-29 Teaching license of administrator ‑ Determinations by subcommittee
15.1-13-30 Venue for legal actions
15.1-13-31 Conviction of individual holding teaching license ‑ Written notification
15.1-13-32 Educational standards and practices board ‑ Unified credential system
15.1-13-33 National board certification fund ‑ Creation ‑ Continuing appropriation
15.1-13-34 Approval of theological studies instructors
15.1-13-35 Teacher licensure requirement - Youth mental health competency
15.1-13-35.1 Teaching license ‑ Reading instruction competency
15.1-13-35.2 Teaching license - Mathematics instruction competency (Effective through June 30, 2027)
15.1-13-36 Satisfaction survey - Development - Utilization - Report to legislative management
15.1-13-37 Information identifying a minor ‑ Exempt

Chapter 15.1-14 - Administrators
Section Section Name
15.1-14-01 School district superintendent ‑ Duties
15.1-14-02 School district superintendent ‑ Bond
15.1-14-03 School district superintendent ‑ Evaluation
15.1-14-03.1 Individual functioning as a principal and a superintendent - Treatment
15.1-14-04 School district superintendent ‑ Grounds for dismissal
15.1-14-05 School district superintendent ‑ Discharge for cause ‑ Notice of hearing ‑ Legal expenses
15.1-14-06 School district superintendent ‑ Discharge for cause ‑ Hearing
15.1-14-07 School district superintendent ‑ Discharge for cause ‑ Report to the education standards and practices board
15.1-14-08 School district superintendent ‑ Suspension during discharge proceeding ‑ Compensation
15.1-14-09 School district superintendent ‑ Nonrenewal of contract ‑ Reasons ‑ Notice
15.1-14-10 School district superintendent ‑ Nonrenewal of contract ‑ Hearing
15.1-14-11 School district superintendent ‑ Contract ‑ Failure to provide notice of nonrenewal
15.1-14-12 School district superintendent ‑ Employed for less than two years ‑ Notification of nonrenewal
15.1-14-13 Multidistrict special education unit ‑ Director ‑ Evaluation
15.1-14-14 Multidistrict special education unit ‑ Director ‑ Grounds for dismissal
15.1-14-15 Multidistrict special education unit ‑ Director ‑ Discharge for cause ‑ Notice of hearing ‑ Legal expenses
15.1-14-16 Multidistrict special education unit ‑ Director ‑ Discharge for cause ‑ Hearing
15.1-14-17 Multidistrict special education unit ‑ Director ‑ Discharge for cause ‑ Report to the education standards and practices board
15.1-14-18 Multidistrict special education unit ‑ Director ‑ Suspension during discharge proceeding ‑ Compensation
15.1-14-19 Multidistrict special education unit ‑ Director ‑ Nonrenewal of contract ‑ Reasons ‑ Notice
15.1-14-20 Multidistrict special education unit ‑ Director ‑ Nonrenewal of contract ‑ Hearing
15.1-14-21 Multidistrict special education unit ‑ Director ‑ Contract ‑ Failure to provide notice of nonrenewal
15.1-14-22 Multidistrict special education unit ‑ Director ‑ Employed for less than two years ‑ Notification of nonrenewal
15.1-14-23 Area career and technology center ‑ Director ‑ Evaluation
15.1-14-24 Area career and technology center ‑ Director ‑ Grounds for dismissal
15.1-14-25 Area career and technology center ‑ Director ‑ Discharge for cause ‑ Notice of hearing ‑ Legal expenses
15.1-14-26 Area career and technology center ‑ Director ‑ Discharge for cause ‑ Hearing
15.1-14-27 Area career and technology center ‑ Director ‑ Discharge for cause ‑ Report to the education standards and practices board
15.1-14-28 Area career and technology center ‑ Director ‑ Suspension during discharge proceeding ‑ Compensation
15.1-14-29 Area career and technology center ‑ Director ‑ Nonrenewal of contract ‑ Reasons ‑ Notice
15.1-14-30 Area career and technology center ‑ Director ‑ Nonrenewal of contract ‑ Hearing
15.1-14-31 Area career and technology center ‑ Director ‑ Contract ‑ Failure to provide notice of nonrenewal
15.1-14-32 Area career and technology center ‑ Director ‑ Employed for less than two years ‑ Notification of nonrenewal

Chapter 15.1-15 - Contracts of Teachers and Administrators
Section Section Name
15.1-15-01 Performance reviews ‑ Written reports
15.1-15-02 Probationary teachers ‑ Review of evaluations ‑ Renewal and nonrenewal of contracts
15.1-15-03 Employment after January first ‑ Review of evaluation ‑ Renewal and nonrenewal of contracts
15.1-15-04 Contracts ‑ Renewals ‑ Notice
15.1-15-05 Contracts ‑ Contemplated nonrenewal ‑ Reasons ‑ Notice
15.1-15-05.1 Principal - Employed for less than two years - Notification of nonrenewal
15.1-15-06 Contracts ‑ Contemplated nonrenewal ‑ Hearing
15.1-15-07 Discharge for cause ‑ Grounds
15.1-15-08 Discharge for cause ‑ Hearing
15.1-15-09 Alleged child abuse ‑ Discharge ‑ Nonrenewal of contract ‑ Limitations
15.1-15-10 Suspension during discharge proceeding ‑ Compensation
15.1-15-11 Discharge for cause ‑ Report to education standards and practices board
15.1-15-12 Nonapplicable provisions

Chapter 15.1-16 - Teacher Representation and Negotiation
Section Section Name
15.1-16-01 Definitions
15.1-16-02 Education factfinding commission ‑ Appointment ‑ Terms ‑ Quorum
15.1-16-03 Education factfinding commission ‑ Compensation
15.1-16-04 Education factfinders ‑ Compensation
15.1-16-05 Education factfinding commission ‑ Rules ‑ Powers
15.1-16-06 Factfinding ‑ Sharing of cost
15.1-16-07 Representative organizations ‑ Participation
15.1-16-08 Representative organization ‑ Negotiating unit ‑ Right to negotiate
15.1-16-09 Scope of representation
15.1-16-10 Negotiating unit ‑ Formation
15.1-16-11 Representative organization ‑ Selection
15.1-16-12 Representative organization ‑ Payroll deduction ‑ Dues
15.1-16-13 Good‑faith negotiations
15.1-16-14 Impasse ‑ Existence
15.1-16-15 Impasse ‑ Resolution
15.1-16-16 Participation in a strike ‑ Prohibition
15.1-16-17 Discrimination ‑ Prohibition
15.1-16-18 Representative organization ‑ Authority
15.1-16-19 Sick leave ‑ Accumulation
15.1-16-20 North Dakota vision services ‑ School for the blind ‑ School for the deaf ‑ Youth correctional center ‑ Contracts of employment for teachers ‑ Personnel policies
15.1-16-21 Salary increase ‑ Unfillable position
15.1-16-22 Negotiation strategy and instructions - Executive session

Chapter 15.1-17 - Teacher Personnel Files
Section Section Name
15.1-17-01 Personnel file ‑ Review by teacher
15.1-17-02 Personnel file ‑ Teacher's response
15.1-17-03 Personnel file ‑ Objection to documents
15.1-17-04 Complaint against teacher ‑ Notification
15.1-17-05 No secret files maintained ‑ Penalty

Chapter 15.1-18 - Teacher Qualifications
Section Section Name
15.1-18-01 Early childhood education teaching license
15.1-18-02 Prekindergarten and kindergarten teacher requirements
15.1-18-02.1 Grades one through twelve ‑ Teacher requirements
15.1-18-03 Grades nine through twelve ‑ Teacher qualifications ‑ Exceptions
15.1-18-04 Student teacher ‑ Eminence‑credentialed teacher ‑ Legal authority and status
15.1-18-05 Special education strategist credential
15.1-18-06 Provisional special education strategist credential
15.1-18-07 Elementary school teacher qualifications
15.1-18-08 Middle school teacher qualifications
15.1-18-09 High school qualifications
15.1-18-10 Specialty areas ‑ Teacher qualification (Effective through July 31, 2031)
15.1-18-11 Rural school districts ‑ Federal flexibility
15.1-18-12 Military spouses

Chapter 15.1-18.1 - Teacher Certification
Section Section Name
15.1-18.1-01 Definitions
15.1-18.1-02 National board certification program ‑ Recertification ‑ Board duties

Chapter 15.1-18.2 - Professional Development Plans
Section Section Name
15.1-18.2-01 Professional development plan ‑ Adoption ‑ Review by school district
15.1-18.2-02 Professional development plan ‑ Review by superintendent of public instruction
15.1-18.2-03 Professional development advisory committee ‑ Duties ‑ Staff support
15.1-18.2-03.1 Professional development advisory committee ‑ Reimbursement of members
15.1-18.2-03.2 Professional development ‑ Discretionary
15.1-18.2-04 Student athletics - Concussion management program - Requirements
15.1-18.2-05 Teacher support program - Establishment
15.1-18.2-06 Teacher support program - Availability of services
15.1-18.2-07 Teacher support program - Authorized service recipients

Chapter 15.1-19 - Students and Safety
Section Section Name
15.1-19-01 Legal surname ‑ Use
15.1-19-02 Corporal punishment ‑ Prohibition ‑ Consistent policies
15.1-19-03 Period of silence
15.1-19-03.1 Recitation of prayer ‑ Period of silence ‑ Pledge of allegiance
15.1-19-04 Religious instruction ‑ Excuse of student
15.1-19-05 Birth control device ‑ Distribution ‑ Restriction
15.1-19-06 Abortion referrals
15.1-19-07 Communicable parasites ‑ Detection and eradication
15.1-19-08 Homeless child ‑ Education
15.1-19-09 Students ‑ Suspension and expulsion ‑ Rules
15.1-19-10 Possession of a weapon ‑ Policy ‑ Expulsion from school
15.1-19-11 School safety patrols ‑ Establishment ‑ Adoption of rules
15.1-19-12 School safety patrols ‑ Immunity from liability
15.1-19-13 Alcohol or controlled substance ‑ Use or possession by student ‑ Notification of principal ‑ Exception
15.1-19-14 School law enforcement unit
15.1-19-15 Record retention
15.1-19-16 Asthma ‑ Anaphylaxis ‑ Self‑administration of medication by student ‑ Liability
15.1-19-17 Bullying ‑ Definition
15.1-19-18 Bullying ‑ Prohibition by policy
15.1-19-19 Professional development activities
15.1-19-20 Bullying prevention programs
15.1-19-21 Causes of action - Immunity - School districts
15.1-19-22 Causes of action - Immunity - Nonpublic schools
15.1-19-23 Medication program - Establishment - Opt‑out - Liability - Immunity from liability
15.1-19-23.1 Immunity from COVID‑19-related liability ‑ Exceptions
15.1-19-24 Youth suicide prevention - Training
15.1-19-25 Student journalists - Freedom of expression ‑ Civil remedy
15.1-19-26 Prohibition on aiding and abetting sexual abuse
15.1-19-27 Conviction of aiding and abetting sexual abuse ‑ Penalty
15.1-19-28 Dress code ‑ Inclusion of traditional tribal regalia and objects of cultural significance
15.1-19-29 Mandated reporter of suspected child abuse or neglect ‑ Training
15.1-19-30 Student sexual offense ‑ Victim protection

Chapter 15.1-20 - School Attendance
Section Section Name
15.1-20-01 Compulsory attendance
15.1-20-02 Compulsory attendance ‑ Exceptions
15.1-20-02.1 Attendance - Determination - Policies
15.1-20-03 Compulsory attendance law ‑ Enforcement ‑ Penalty
15.1-20-03.1 Submission of data
15.1-20-03.2 Truancy prevention and intervention programs - Resources
15.1-20-04 Home education ‑ Definition

Chapter 15.1-21 - Curriculum and Testing
Section Section Name
15.1-21-01 Elementary and middle schools ‑ Required instruction (Effective through July 31, 2027)
15.1-21-02 High schools ‑ Required units (Effective through July 31, 2027)
15.1-21-02.1 High school diploma ‑ Minimum units
15.1-21-02.2 High school graduation ‑ Minimum requirements
15.1-21-02.3 Optional high school curriculum ‑ Requirements
15.1-21-02.4 North Dakota career and technical education scholarship
15.1-21-02.5 North Dakota academic scholarship
15.1-21-02.6 North Dakota scholarship ‑ Amount ‑ Applicability (Effective through July 31, 2030)
15.1-21-02.7 North Dakota scholarship opportunities ‑ 2009‑10 high school graduates
15.1-21-02.8 North Dakota scholarship ‑ Eligibility ‑ One‑time exception (Effective through July 31, 2030)
15.1-21-02.9 North Dakota scholarship - Information system
15.1-21-02.10 North Dakota scholarship
15.1-21-03 High school unit ‑ Instructional time
15.1-21-04 Minimum high school courses ‑ Alternative curriculum plans
15.1-21-05 Indian education curriculum
15.1-21-05.1 Curriculum ‑ Critical race theory ‑ Prohibited
15.1-21-06 Goals 2000 ‑ Participation voluntary
15.1-21-07 School‑to‑work ‑ Student participation voluntary
15.1-21-08 Reading, mathematics, and science ‑ Administration of test
15.1-21-08.1 Parental directive ‑ Administration of tests and assessments ‑ Report
15.1-21-09 Test scores ‑ Compilation
15.1-21-10 Test scores ‑ Publication
15.1-21-11 Superintendent of public instruction ‑ Review of test questions
15.1-21-12 Professional development ‑ Use of available funds
15.1-21-12.1 Reading curriculum ‑ Content ‑ Professional development ‑ Reports to legislative management
15.1-21-12.2 Mathematics curriculum - Professional development and intervention (Effective through June 30, 2027)
15.1-21-12.3 Mathematics curriculum and professional development - Rules - Reports to the superintendent of public instruction and the legislative management
15.1-21-13 Content standards ‑ Translation ‑ Curriculum
15.1-21-14 Test ‑ Availability for viewing
15.1-21-15 Electronic course delivery ‑ Approval process
15.1-21-16 Summer school courses and programs ‑ Eligibility for payment
15.1-21-17 Interim assessment
15.1-21-17.1 Interim assessment ‑ State‑provided or state‑approved list
15.1-21-18 Career interest inventory - Educational and career planning ‑ Consultation
15.1-21-19 Summative assessment ‑ Selection ‑ Cost ‑ Exemptions
15.1-21-20 Summative assessment ‑ General educational development diploma ‑ Selection ‑ Cost
15.1-21-21 Financial literacy ‑ Concepts of personal finance ‑ Inclusion in curriculum
15.1-21-22 Required reading of historical documents
15.1-21-23 Readiness testing and formative assessments - Kindergarten students - School calendar
15.1-21-24 Health curriculum - Content
15.1-21-25 High school graduation ‑ Minimum requirements
15.1-21-26 Driver education curriculum - Content - Anatomical gift
15.1-21-27 High school graduation requirement - Civics test
15.1-21-28 Growth and development and human sexuality curriculum ‑ Content
15.1-21-29 Private tutors
15.1-21-30 Curriculum - Kindergarten through grade three - Foreign language - Pilot program

Chapter 15.1-22 - Kindergarten
Section Section Name
15.1-22-01 Kindergarten ‑ Establishment by board
15.1-22-02 Public kindergarten ‑ Requirements
15.1-22-03 Nonpublic kindergarten ‑ Requirements ‑ Approval
15.1-22-04 Kindergarten ‑ Discontinuation

Chapter 15.1-23 - Home Education
Section Section Name
15.1-23-01 Definitions
15.1-23-02 Statement of intent to supervise home education
15.1-23-03 Home education ‑ Parental qualifications
15.1-23-04 Home education ‑ Required subjects ‑ Instructional time
15.1-23-05 Home education ‑ Academic records
15.1-23-06 Home education ‑ Required monitoring of progress
15.1-23-07 Home education ‑ Required monitoring of progress ‑ Reporting of progress ‑ Compensation
15.1-23-08 Test administration
15.1-23-09 Home education ‑ Standardized achievement test - Exemption
15.1-23-10 Home education ‑ Standardized achievement test ‑ Cost
15.1-23-11 Home education ‑ Standardized achievement test ‑ Results
15.1-23-12 Home education ‑ Remediation plan
15.1-23-13 Home education ‑ Disabilities ‑ Services plan
15.1-23-14 Child with a developmental disability ‑ Home education
15.1-23-15 Child with a developmental disability ‑ Home education ‑ Progress reports
15.1-23-16 Home education ‑ Participation in extracurricular activities
15.1-23-17 Home education ‑ High school diplomas
15.1-23-18 Home education ‑ Liability
15.1-23-19 Home education ‑ State aid to school districts

Chapter 15.1-24 - Chemical Abuse Prevention
Section Section Name
15.1-24-01 Chemical abuse prevention program ‑ Rules
15.1-24-02 Staff
15.1-24-03 Chemical abuse preassessment team ‑ Building level support team
15.1-24-04 Treatment or assistance records ‑ Confidential
15.1-24-05 Law enforcement agencies ‑ Duty to inform team
15.1-24-06 Report of chemical abuse ‑ Immunity from liability

Chapter 15.1-25 - Postsecondary Enrollment
Section Section Name
15.1-25-01 Postsecondary enrollment options program
15.1-25-02 Permission to enroll ‑ Notification ‑ Credits
15.1-25-03 Costs of attendance ‑ Responsibility of student
15.1-25-04 Transportation ‑ Responsibility of student
15.1-25-05 Per student payments ‑ Extracurricular activities
15.1-25-06 Courses ‑ Statutory and regulatory exemption

Chapter 15.1-26 - Adult Education
Section Section Name
15.1-26-01 Definitions ‑ Adult and adult basic and secondary education
15.1-26-02 Adult basic and secondary education programs ‑ Coordination
15.1-26-03 Adult basic and secondary education programs ‑ Availability
15.1-26-04 Funding for adult basic and secondary education programs
15.1-26-05 General equivalency diplomas ‑ Copies
15.1-26-06 General educational development test results ‑ Confidentiality
15.1-26-07 Adult basic and secondary education fund ‑ Continuing appropriation
15.1-26-08 Grants ‑ Computer operations and cybersecurity instruction

Chapter 15.1-27 - State Aid
Section Section Name
15.1-27-01 Payments to school districts ‑ Distribution
15.1-27-02 Per student payments ‑ Required reports
15.1-27-03 Cost of education ‑ Determination
15.1-27-03.1 Weighted average daily membership ‑ Determination
15.1-27-03.2 School district size weighting factor ‑ Weighted student units (Effective through June 30, 2028)
15.1-27-04 Per student payment rate
15.1-27-04.1 Baseline funding ‑ Establishment ‑ Determination of state aid
15.1-27-04.2 State aid - Minimum local effort - Determination
15.1-27-04.3 Adjustment to state aid ‑ Local property tax effort
15.1-27-05 School district equalization factor
15.1-27-06 Per student payments ‑ Weighting factors ‑ High school students
15.1-27-07 Per student payments ‑ Weighting factors ‑ Elementary school students
15.1-27-07.1 Kindergarten payments ‑ Determination
15.1-27-07.2 Baseline funding ‑ Determination ‑ Minimum and maximum allowable increases
15.1-27-08 Per student payments ‑ Unaccredited high schools
15.1-27-09 Per student payments ‑ Unaccredited elementary schools
15.1-27-10 Per student payments ‑ Special education
15.1-27-11 Equity payments
15.1-27-12 Per student payments ‑ English language learners
15.1-27-13 Per student payments ‑ Students on active duty
15.1-27-14 Per student payments ‑ Students attending school out of state
15.1-27-15 Isolated schools
15.1-27-15.1 Isolated school districts - Transition payments
15.1-27-16 Per student payments ‑ Cooperating districts
15.1-27-17 Per student payments ‑ Reorganization of school districts ‑ Separate weighting factor
15.1-27-18 Per student payments ‑ Eligibility
15.1-27-19 Summer school courses and programs ‑ Payments to school districts
15.1-27-20 State aid payments ‑ Claim by school district ‑ Appeal
15.1-27-20.1 General fund levy ‑ Impact on state aid
15.1-27-20.2 Taxable valuation ‑ Impact on state aid
15.1-27-21 Payment to school district ‑ Property valuation changes
15.1-27-22 Insufficient moneys ‑ Fractional payments
15.1-27-22.1 Distribution of remaining moneys
15.1-27-23 Weather or other conditions ‑ Closure of schools ‑ State aid payments to school districts
15.1-27-24 Taylor Grazing Act funds ‑ Disposition
15.1-27-25 Royalties available under federal law ‑ Distribution to counties and school districts ‑ Continuing appropriation
15.1-27-26 School district transportation of students ‑ Payments
15.1-27-26.1 School district transportation of students ‑ Payments
15.1-27-27 School district transportation of special education students ‑ Payments
15.1-27-27.1 School district transportation of special education students ‑ Payments
15.1-27-28 School district transportation of career and technical education students ‑ Payments
15.1-27-28.1 School district transportation of career and technical education students ‑ Payments
15.1-27-29 Transportation payments ‑ Certification of information
15.1-27-30 School district closure ‑ Distribution of transportation payments
15.1-27-30.1 School district closure ‑ Distribution of transportation payments
15.1-27-31 State transportation payments to school districts
15.1-27-31.1 State transportation payments to school districts
15.1-27-31.2 Transportation average daily membership equivalents converted to weighted student unit equivalents ‑ Determination (Effective through June 30, 2027)
15.1-27-32 School district closure ‑ Distribution of per student special education payments
15.1-27-33 Nonoperating school districts ‑ Education of students ‑ State payments
15.1-27-34 Transfer of funds prohibited ‑ Youth correctional center
15.1-27-35 Average daily membership ‑ Calculation
15.1-27-35.1 Average daily membership ‑ Reduction in grade levels
15.1-27-35.2 Average daily membership ‑ Dissolved school districts
15.1-27-35.3 Payments to school districts ‑ Unobligated general fund balance
15.1-27-36 Definitions
15.1-27-37 Compensation of teachers ‑ Claim for reimbursement ‑ Rules
15.1-27-38 Compensation of teachers ‑ Distribution of reimbursements
15.1-27-39 Annual salary ‑ Minimum amount
15.1-27-40 Approved joint powers agreement ‑ Report of expenses
15.1-27-41 North Dakota commission on education improvement ‑ Membership ‑ Duties ‑ Report to legislative council ‑ Reimbursement for expenses
15.1-27-42 Military installation school districts ‑ Eligibility for state aid and equity payments
15.1-27-43 Reorganized district ‑ Continuation of equity payment
15.1-27-44 Dissolved district ‑ Continuation of equity payment
15.1-27-45 Property tax relief fund
15.1-27-46 Uses of the foundation aid stabilization fund

Chapter 15.1-28 - State Tuition Fund
Section Section Name
15.1-28-01 State tuition fund ‑ Source
15.1-28-02 Reports of county treasurer
15.1-28-03 State tuition fund ‑ Apportionment ‑ Payment

Chapter 15.1-29 - Nonresident Tuition and Reciprocity
Section Section Name
15.1-29-01 Education of students in bordering states ‑ Payment of tuition
15.1-29-02 Education of students in bordering states ‑ Contract ‑ Tuition
15.1-29-02.1 Cross‑border attendance ‑ Contract with South Dakota
15.1-29-03 Education of students in other districts ‑ Payment of tuition and transportation
15.1-29-04 Payment of tuition and transportation by sending districts ‑ Interest on late payments ‑ Notification
15.1-29-05 Petition by parent for payment of tuition or tuition waiver
15.1-29-06 Petition for waiver of tuition ‑ Appeal ‑ Withholding of state payments
15.1-29-07 Payment of tuition by parent ‑ Content of tuition contract with parent
15.1-29-08 Payment of tuition ‑ Kindergarten student
15.1-29-09 Payment of tuition by federal government
15.1-29-10 Tuition contracts ‑ Agreement with federal officials
15.1-29-11 Admission of students ‑ Conditions
15.1-29-12 Tuition payments ‑ Determination
15.1-29-13 Tuition payments ‑ Nonresident students
15.1-29-14 Student placement for noneducational purposes ‑ Residency determination ‑ Payment of tuition and tutoring charges
15.1-29-14.1 Placement of student by out‑of‑state agency or entity ‑ Provision of services ‑ Contract ‑ Responsibility for tuition and charges
15.1-29-15 Levy for tuition payments
15.1-29-16 Military-connected student ‑ Average daily membership

Chapter 15.1-30 - Transportation of Students
Section Section Name
15.1-30-01 Transportation or meals and lodging ‑ Options of school board
15.1-30-02 Transportation payments ‑ Board option
15.1-30-03 Transportation payments ‑ Written request ‑ Waiver
15.1-30-04 Provision of meals and lodging for high school students ‑ Payment permitted
15.1-30-05 Schoolbus transportation services ‑ Optional fee
15.1-30-06 Transportation ‑ Bids, contracts, bonds
15.1-30-07 Transportation contract ‑ Standard form
15.1-30-08 Transportation contract ‑ Provisions
15.1-30-09 Transportation contract ‑ Waiver of provisions
15.1-30-10 Transportation contract ‑ Assignment
15.1-30-11 Transportation contract ‑ Direct negotiation
15.1-30-12 Contract for transportation ‑ Conditions
15.1-30-13 Transportation of students ‑ Control and discipline
15.1-30-14 Schoolbus route ‑ Extension into bordering state
15.1-30-15 Transportation services to nonpublic students ‑ Joint provision of transportation services

Chapter 15.1-31 - Open Enrollment
Section Section Name
15.1-31-01 Open enrollment ‑ Procedure
15.1-31-02 Open enrollment ‑ Grounds for denial ‑ Exception
15.1-31-03 Open enrollment ‑ State aid
15.1-31-04 Open enrollment ‑ Students with disabilities ‑ Additional costs
15.1-31-05 Open enrollment ‑ Transportation
15.1-31-06 Open enrollment ‑ School boards ‑ Standards
15.1-31-07 Students not subject to this chapter
15.1-31-08 Open enrollment ‑ Transfer of students ‑ Responsibility of district of residence

Chapter 15.1-32 - Special Education
Section Section Name
15.1-32-01 Definitions
15.1-32-02 Coordination of special education policies and programs
15.1-32-03 Interagency cooperative agreements ‑ Development and implementation
15.1-32-04 Institutions not supervised by public school authorities ‑ Rules
15.1-32-05 Special education ‑ Cooperation among agencies
15.1-32-06 Director of special education
15.1-32-07 Director of special education ‑ Assistance to school districts
15.1-32-08 School districts ‑ Provision of special education
15.1-32-09 Superintendent of public instruction ‑ Rules
15.1-32-10 Gifted students
15.1-32-11 School district records ‑ Students with disabilities
15.1-32-12 Multidisciplinary teams ‑ Individualized education programs ‑ Services plans
15.1-32-13 Related services ‑ Insurance options ‑ School district responsibility
15.1-32-14 High‑cost students
15.1-32-15 Student with disabilities ‑ Attendance at private institution or out‑of‑state public school
15.1-32-16 Transportation services
15.1-32-17 Extended educational program
15.1-32-18 Cost ‑ Liability of school district for special education and other high‑cost services
15.1-32-19 Boarding care costs ‑ Reimbursement of school district
15.1-32-20 School district financing ‑ Levy
15.1-32-21 Federal aid for special education
15.1-32-21.1 Postsecondary transitional grant program ‑ Students
15.1-32-22 Right to educational services ‑ Attorney's fees
15.1-32-23 Special education teachers ‑ Credentialing process
15.1-32-24 Noncategorical delay
15.1-32-25 Reading screening
15.1-32-26 Dyslexia screening and intervention ‑ Report to legislative management ‑ Professional development

Chapter 15.1-33 - Multidistrict Special Education
Section Section Name
15.1-33-01 Multidistrict special education unit ‑ Corporation
15.1-33-02 Multidistrict special education units ‑ School district participation
15.1-33-03 Multidistrict special education unit ‑ Organizational plan ‑ Contents
15.1-33-04 Multidistrict special education unit ‑ Board member appointments
15.1-33-05 Multidistrict special education unit ‑ Board members ‑ Compensation
15.1-33-06 Withdrawal from a multidistrict program
15.1-33-07 Multidistrict special education unit ‑ Board ‑ Preparation of annual plan
15.1-33-08 Multidistrict special education unit ‑ Board ‑ Powers
15.1-33-09 Multidistrict special education unit ‑ Board ‑ Coordination of student transportation
15.1-33-10 Multidistrict special education board ‑ Rights of employees

Chapter 15.1-34 - Students With Disabilities Boarding Home Care
Section Section Name
15.1-34-01 Definitions
15.1-34-02 Students with disabilities ‑ Boarding home care ‑ Registration certificate
15.1-34-03 Registration certificate ‑ Application
15.1-34-04 Boarding home fire inspection ‑ Report
15.1-34-05 Boarding home ‑ Conditions ‑ Inspection ‑ Investigation of owner or operator
15.1-34-06 Conviction ‑ Effect on registration ‑ Exceptions
15.1-34-07 Registration certificate ‑ Denial ‑ Administrative hearing
15.1-34-08 Registration certificate ‑ Information
15.1-34-09 Records ‑ Maintenance ‑ Examination
15.1-34-10 Records ‑ Students ‑ Confidentiality
15.1-34-11 Registration certificate ‑ Revocation
15.1-34-12 Registration certificate ‑ Revocation ‑ Administrative hearing
15.1-34-13 Student with disabilities ‑ Placement by governmental entity ‑ Requirements
15.1-34-14 Minimum standards ‑ Rules ‑ Inspection by governmental entity
15.1-34-15 Penalty

Chapter 15.1-35 - Child Nutrition and Food Distribution Programs
Section Section Name
15.1-35-01 Definitions
15.1-35-02 Federal funds ‑ Contracts ‑ Expenditures
15.1-35-03 Administration of program ‑ Rules ‑ Disbursement of funds
15.1-35-04 Board of a school district ‑ Use of funds
15.1-35-05 Accounts and records ‑ Rules ‑ Reporting ‑ Availability
15.1-35-06 Studies ‑ Appraisals ‑ Reports to governor
15.1-35-07 Food service personnel ‑ Training
15.1-35-08 Contract ‑ Preparation and provision of meals
15.1-35-09 Beverages - Snack breaks

Chapter 15.1-36 - School Construction
Section Section Name
15.1-36-01 School construction projects ‑ Approval
15.1-36-02 Coal development trust fund ‑ Board of university and school lands ‑ School construction projects ‑ Unanticipated construction projects and emergency repairs ‑ Loans
15.1-36-02.1 School construction projects ‑ Reorganized districts ‑ Interest subsidy
15.1-36-03 School construction project loans ‑ Management by Bank of North Dakota
15.1-36-04 Evidences of indebtedness (Retroactive application ‑ See note)
15.1-36-05 Construction of public school building ‑ Violations ‑ Penalty
15.1-36-06 School construction loans - Bank of North Dakota
15.1-36-07 School construction loans - Bank of North Dakota
15.1-36-08 School construction assistance revolving loan fund ‑ Bank of North Dakota ‑ School construction projects ‑ Continuing appropriation

Chapter 15.1-37 - Early Childhood Education Program
Section Section Name
15.1-37-01 Early childhood education program ‑ Approval
15.1-37-02 North Dakota early childhood education council ‑ Membership ‑ Terms
15.1-37-03 Council ‑ Duties
15.1-37-04 Council members ‑ Reimbursement for expenses
15.1-37-05 Early childhood education providers ‑ Coalition ‑ Eligibility
15.1-37-06 Receipt and distribution of grants - Notification
15.1-37-07 Acceptance of children into program - Requirements - Limitations
15.1-37-08 Data collection - Requirements

Chapter 15.1-38 - English Language Learners Instruction
Section Section Name
15.1-38-01 English language learners ‑ Program of instruction
15.1-38-01.1 English language learner ‑ Definition
15.1-38-01.2 New immigrant English language learner ‑ Definition
15.1-38-02 Program establishment
15.1-38-03 English language learner services ‑ Individualized plans

Chapter 15.1-39 - Athletic Team Participant Designation
Section Section Name
15.1-39-01 Definitions
15.1-39-02 Designation of athletic teams
15.1-39-03 Adverse action against school prohibition
15.1-39-04 Cause of action

Chapter 15.1-40 - Public Charter Schools
Section Section Name
15.1-40-01 Definitions
15.1-40-02 Public charter schools - Authority - Governance - Requirements
15.1-40-03 Applicability of other laws, rules, and regulations
15.1-40-04 Superintendent of public instruction - Information - Guidance - Rules
15.1-40-05 Charter schools - Eligibility - Enrollment
15.1-40-06 Superintendent of public instruction - Powers and duties - Report to the legislative management
15.1-40-07 Establishment of a public charter school - Conversion to a public charter school - Application requirements
15.1-40-08 Education service providers
15.1-40-09 Application review process - Approval decisions
15.1-40-10 Charter performance agreements - Performance-based accountability - Data reporting
15.1-40-11 Charter performance agreement - Terms - Delayed opening
15.1-40-12 Superintendent of public instruction - Monitoring - Annual evaluation - Opportunity for remediation
15.1-40-13 Public charter school performance report - Renewal responsibilities
15.1-40-14 Renewal application - Decision
15.1-40-15 Charter performance agreement - Revocation - Nonrenewal
15.1-40-16 School closure and dissolution
15.1-40-17 Local education agency status
15.1-40-18 Governing board
15.1-40-19 Public school employees
15.1-40-20 Generally accepted accounting principles - Independent audits
15.1-40-21 Funding - Categorical aid - Transportation
15.1-40-22 Facilities - Activities

Title 16 - Elections

 Chapter 16-01 - General Provisions [Repealed] Chapter 16-02 - Registration of Electors [Repealed] Chapter 16-03 - Individual Nominations [Repealed] Chapter 16-04 - Primary Elections [Repealed] Chapter 16-05 - Nominations for Office, General Provisions [Repealed] Chapter 16-06 - General Elections [Repealed] Chapter 16-07 - Special Elections [Repealed] Chapter 16-08 - No-Party Ballot [Repealed] Chapter 16-09 - Precincts and Voting Places [Repealed] Chapter 16-10 - Election Officers [Repealed] Chapter 16-11 - Election Supplies [Repealed] Chapter 16-12 - Conduct of Elections [Repealed] Chapter 16-13 - Returns [Repealed] Chapter 16-14 - Contest of Legislative Assembly Election [Repealed] Chapter 16-15 - Contesting State or County Elections [Repealed] Chapter 16-16 - Presidential Electors [Repealed] Chapter 16-17 - Party Committee Organization [Repealed] Chapter 16-18 - Absent Voters' Ballots [Repealed] Chapter 16-19 - Publicity Pamphlet [Repealed] Chapter 16-20 - Corrupt Practices Chapter 16-21 - Voting Machines [Repealed] Chapter 16-21.1 - Electronic Voting Systems [Repealed] Chapter 16-22 - Disclosure of Financial Interests [Repealed]

Title 16.1 - Elections

Chapter 16.1-01 - General Provisions
Section Section Name
16.1-01-00.1 Definitions
16.1-01-01 Secretary of state to supervise election procedures ‑ County administrator of elections
16.1-01-02 Applicability of provisions of title
16.1-01-02.1 State policy encouraging employers to establish policy granting employees time to vote
16.1-01-02.2 Special election ‑ Special procedures
16.1-01-02.3 Special election costs ‑ Reimbursement
16.1-01-03 Opening and closing of the polls
16.1-01-04 Qualifications of electors - Voting requirements
16.1-01-04.1 Identification verifying eligibility as an elector
16.1-01-04.2 Residence for voting ‑ Rules for determining
16.1-01-05 Voting by qualified elector moving from one precinct to another
16.1-01-05.1 Voter lists ‑ Addition or transfer of names
16.1-01-06 Highest number of votes elects
16.1-01-06.1 Approval voting ‑ Ranked-choice voting ‑ Prohibition
16.1-01-07 Constitutional amendments and other questions to be advertised ‑ Notification by secretary of state ‑ Manner of publishing
16.1-01-08 Correcting errors on ballots ‑ Requiring performance of duty ‑ Correcting or prosecuting wrongful performance
16.1-01-09 Initiative or referendum petitions ‑ Signature ‑ Form ‑ Circulation
16.1-01-09.1 Recall petitions ‑ Signature ‑ Form ‑ Circulation
16.1-01-10 Secretary of state to pass upon sufficiency of petitions ‑ Method ‑ Time limit
16.1-01-11 Certain questions not to be voted upon for three months
16.1-01-12 Election offenses ‑ Penalty
16.1-01-13 Term limits for United States senators and representatives in Congress
16.1-01-13.1 Term limits for United States senators and representatives in Congress (Contingent effective date - See note)
16.1-01-14 Statement of intent
16.1-01-15 Secretary of state to establish and maintain an election fund
16.1-01-15.1 Use of nonpublic funds prohibited ‑ Penalty
16.1-01-16 Secretary of state to establish a uniform state‑based administrative complaint procedure
16.1-01-17 Estimated fiscal impact of an initiated or referred measure
16.1-01-18 Secretary of state to distribute information to qualified electors regarding ballot measures (Expired effective July 1, 2027)

Chapter 16.1-02 - Central Voter File
Section Section Name
16.1-02-01 Permanent central voter file
16.1-02-02 Costs of creating and maintaining a central voter file
16.1-02-03 Secretary of state to establish the central voter file with department of transportation and county auditors
16.1-02-04 Precinct boundaries changed ‑ Change to the central voter file
16.1-02-05 Entry of new voters into the central voter file ‑ Query of the central voter file for double voting ‑ Postelection verification
16.1-02-06 Reporting deceased individuals and changes of names ‑ Changes to records in the central voter file
16.1-02-07 Reporting changes of names ‑ Changes to records in the central voter file
16.1-02-08 Reporting incarcerations ‑ Changes to records in the central voter file
16.1-02-08.1 Reporting incarcerations - Changes to records in the central voter file
16.1-02-09 Department of transportation to report updates to the secretary of state
16.1-02-10 Posting voting history ‑ Failure to vote ‑ Individuals designated inactive
16.1-02-11 Secretary of state may adopt rules for the purpose of maintaining the central voter file
16.1-02-12 Information contained and maintained in the central voter file
16.1-02-13 Information contained in pollbooks generated from the central voter file
16.1-02-14 Voter lists and reports to be made available for jury management
16.1-02-15 Voter lists and reports may be made available for election‑related purposes ‑ Funds received
16.1-02-15.1 Voter lists and reports ‑ Availability for voter list maintenance
16.1-02-16 Violations ‑ Penalties

Chapter 16.1-03 - Party Committee Organization
Section Section Name
16.1-03-01 Party caucus ‑ Time and manner of holding ‑ Caucus call ‑ Notice
16.1-03-02 Who may participate in and vote at caucus
16.1-03-03 Political parties may elect committeemen
16.1-03-04 Candidates elected at caucus ‑ Tie vote ‑ Canvassing vote
16.1-03-05 Vacancies in office of precinct committeeman ‑ Filling
16.1-03-06 District committee of political party ‑ How constituted
16.1-03-07 Meeting of district committee ‑ Organization
16.1-03-08 State committee ‑ Membership
16.1-03-09 Proxies permissible ‑ Exception
16.1-03-10 Member of committee to be qualified elector ‑ Term of member
16.1-03-11 State committee ‑ Meetings ‑ Organization
16.1-03-12 Meeting of district committee to elect delegates to state party convention ‑ Optional precinct caucus ‑ Proxies
16.1-03-13 When state party convention held
16.1-03-14 State party convention
16.1-03-15 Expenses of delegates to national conventions
16.1-03-16 Filling vacancy occurring in office of national committeeman or committeewoman
16.1-03-17 Political party reorganization after redistricting
16.1-03-18 Unfair and corrupt election practices applicable to chapter
16.1-03-19 Organizations allowed to nominate statewide and legislative candidates
16.1-03-20 Political parties may conduct presidential preference caucuses
16.1-03-21 Organizations allowed to nominate statewide and legislative candidates
16.1-03-22 Liability of officers and members

Chapter 16.1-04 - Precincts and Voting Places
Section Section Name
16.1-04-01 Precincts ‑ Duties and responsibilities of the board of county commissioners or the governing body of the city
16.1-04-02 Polling places ‑ Duties and responsibilities of the board of county commissioners or the governing body of the city
16.1-04-03 Time limitations

Chapter 16.1-05 - Election Officers
Section Section Name
16.1-05-01 Election officers
16.1-05-02 Qualifications of members of the board of election ‑ Oath of office
16.1-05-03 Secretary of state and county auditors to distribute election information ‑ County auditor to provide instruction
16.1-05-04 Duties of the members of the election board during polling hours
16.1-05-05 Compensation of election officers
16.1-05-06 Challenging right to vote ‑ Identification or affidavit required ‑ Penalty for false swearing ‑ Optional poll checkers
16.1-05-07 Poll clerks to check identification and verify eligibility ‑ Poll clerks to request, correct, and update incorrect information contained in the pollbook
16.1-05-08 County auditor to provide election board members with precinct maps or precinct finder
16.1-05-09 Election observers

Chapter 16.1-06 - Ballots - Voting Machines - Electronic Voting Systems
Section Section Name
16.1-06-01 Ballots furnished at public expense ‑ Exceptions
16.1-06-02 Ballots prepared by county auditor or local official ‑ Penalty
16.1-06-03 Official ballots only to be used
16.1-06-04 Form and quality of ballots generally
16.1-06-05 Form of general election ballot
16.1-06-06 General election ballots for persons authorized to vote for presidential electors only ‑ Prepared separately ‑ General law governs
16.1-06-07 Arrangement of names on ballot for presidential electors
16.1-06-07.1 Arrangement of names on ballot ‑ Presidential electors
16.1-06-08 No‑party ballot at general elections ‑ Contents ‑ Delivered to elector
16.1-06-09 Constitutional amendments and initiated and referred measures ‑ Manner of stating question ‑ Fiscal impact statement ‑ Explanation of effect of vote ‑ Order of listing
16.1-06-09.1 Constitutional amendments ‑ Statement of intent
16.1-06-10 Voting machines authorized
16.1-06-10.1 Electronic counting machines authorized ‑ Sharing of machines
16.1-06-11 Voting systems authorized
16.1-06-12 Definitions
16.1-06-13 Requirements for voting machines
16.1-06-14 Requirements for voting systems
16.1-06-15 Mandatory testing of voting systems before each election and after tabulation of ballots
16.1-06-16 County auditor to provide and distribute ballots ‑ Other election supplies delivered at same time
16.1-06-17 County auditor to provide ballots and other voting system supplies
16.1-06-18 Delivery of ballots
16.1-06-19 Instructions, advertisements, maps, and ballots posted in polling places
16.1-06-20 Election inspector and judges to display material and provide instruction
16.1-06-21 Pollbooks delivered by county auditor ‑ Contents ‑ Inspector of elections to deliver
16.1-06-22 County to provide ballot boxes
16.1-06-23 Secretary of state to send instructions to county auditor to make returns
16.1-06-24 Voting machines ‑ Violations ‑ Penalty
16.1-06-25 Voting systems ‑ Violations ‑ Penalty
16.1-06-26 Secretary of state to adopt rules for the purpose of certifying and decertifying voting systems

Chapter 16.1-07 - Absent Voters' Ballots and Absentee Voting
Section Section Name
16.1-07-01 Absent voter
16.1-07-02 Elector may vote before leaving ‑ No voting in person upon return
16.1-07-03 Preparation and printing of ballots
16.1-07-04 When ballots furnished proper officials
16.1-07-05 Time for applying for ballot ‑ Emergency situations ‑ Sufficient time for application and ballot return
16.1-07-06 Application form
16.1-07-07 Delivering application form for ballot
16.1-07-08 Delivering ballots ‑ Envelopes accompanying ‑ Affidavit on envelope ‑ Challenging electors voting by absentee ballot ‑ Inability of elector to sign name
16.1-07-08.1 Procedures for voting with special write‑in or federal write‑in absentee ballot
16.1-07-09 Canvassing of mailed absent voter's ballot received late
16.1-07-10 Care and custody of ballot ‑ Submitted ballot may not be returned
16.1-07-11 Submitting ballot to inspector of elections
16.1-07-12 Opening ballot ‑ Voting or rejecting ‑ Depositing in ballot box ‑ Preserving
16.1-07-12.1 Absentee ballot precinct ‑ Election board appointment ‑ Ballot counting
16.1-07-13 Registration of absent voters' ballots on electronic voting systems
16.1-07-13.1 Signature mismatch ‑ Verification of signatures
16.1-07-14 Penalty
16.1-07-15 Early voting precinct ‑ Election board appointment ‑ Closing and canvassing
16.1-07-16 Secretary of state to provide information regarding absentee voting for military and overseas voters
16.1-07-17 Notification of rejected absentee ballots cast by military and overseas voters
16.1-07-18 Definitions
16.1-07-19 Elections covered
16.1-07-20 Role of secretary of state
16.1-07-21 Methods of applying for military‑overseas ballot
16.1-07-22 Timeliness and scope of application for military‑overseas ballot
16.1-07-23 Transmission of unvoted ballots
16.1-07-24 Timely casting of ballot
16.1-07-25 Federal write‑in absentee ballot
16.1-07-26 Receipt of voted ballot
16.1-07-27 Declaration
16.1-07-28 Confirmation of receipt of application and voted ballot
16.1-07-29 Use of voter's electronic mail address
16.1-07-30 Publication of election notice
16.1-07-31 Prohibition of nonessential requirements
16.1-07-32 Issuance of injunction or other equitable relief
16.1-07-33 Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
16.1-07-34 Emergency procedures to facilitate absentee voting
Chapter 16.1-08 - Campaign Contributions [Repealed]

Chapter 16.1-08.1 - Campaign Contribution Statements
Section Section Name
16.1-08.1-01 Definitions
16.1-08.1-02 Contributions statement required of candidate committees, candidates, and candidates for legislative office
16.1-08.1-02.1 State political party convention revenue and expense statement required
16.1-08.1-02.2 State political party building fund statement required
16.1-08.1-02.3 Pre‑election, supplemental, and year‑end campaign disclosure statement requirements for candidates, candidate committees, multicandidate committees, and nonstatewide political parties
16.1-08.1-02.4 Pre‑election, supplemental, and year‑end campaign disclosure statement requirements for statewide political parties and certain political committees
16.1-08.1-03 Contributions statement required of political parties
16.1-08.1-03.1 Special requirements for statements required of persons engaged in activities regarding ballot measures
16.1-08.1-03.2 Political committee and candidate registration
16.1-08.1-03.3 Campaign contributions by corporations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, and associations ‑ Violation ‑ Penalty ‑ Political action committees authorized
16.1-08.1-03.4 Person not excused from testifying as to violation ‑ Prosecution or penalty waived upon testifying
16.1-08.1-03.5 Corporate contributions and expenditures ‑ Statement required
16.1-08.1-03.6 Contributions from federal campaign committee accounts or from contributions made to other candidates or former candidates limited
16.1-08.1-03.7 Political committees that organize and register according to federal law that make independent expenditures or disbursements to nonfederal candidates, political parties, and political committees
16.1-08.1-03.8 Contributions statement required of multicandidate political committees
16.1-08.1-03.9 Contribution statements of judicial district candidates or a candidate committee for a judicial district candidate
16.1-08.1-03.10 Contribution statements of county office candidates or a candidate committee for a county office candidate
16.1-08.1-03.11 Contribution statements of city office candidates or a candidate committee for a city office candidate in cities with a resident population of five thousand or more as determined by the last federal decennial census
16.1-08.1-03.12 Contribution statements of incidental committees and other political committees
16.1-08.1-03.13 Contribution statements required of initiated or referendum petition sponsoring committees - Statement of petition sponsors
16.1-08.1-03.14 Conduit required to provide detailed contribution information to recipient
16.1-08.1-03.15 Contributions from and expenditures by foreign nationals prohibited
16.1-08.1-04 Supplemental statement required on large contributions received after original statement ‑ Filing time
16.1-08.1-04.1 Personal use of contributions prohibited
16.1-08.1-05 Audit by secretary of state ‑ Requested audits ‑ Reports
16.1-08.1-06 Contributions and expenditure statement requirements
16.1-08.1-06.1 Filing officer to charge and collect fees for late filing
16.1-08.1-06.2 Secretary of state to provide instructions, make adjustments for inflation, and conduct training
16.1-08.1-07 Penalty
16.1-08.1-08 Ultimate and true source of funds ‑ Required identification

Chapter 16.1-09 - Statement of Interests
Section Section Name
16.1-09-01 Declaration of policy
16.1-09-02 Statement of interests to be filed
16.1-09-03 Contents of statement of interests
16.1-09-04 Powers and duties of the secretary of state
16.1-09-05 Powers and duties of the secretary of state and county and city auditors
16.1-09-06 Procedure for enforcement ‑ Investigation by attorney general or state's attorney
16.1-09-07 Effect of intentional violation of chapter ‑ Penalty

Chapter 16.1-10 - Corrupt Practices
Section Section Name
16.1-10-01 Corrupt practice ‑ What constitutes
16.1-10-02 Use of state or political subdivision services or property for political purposes
16.1-10-03 Political badge, button, or insignia at elections
16.1-10-04 Publication of false information in political advertisements ‑ Penalty
16.1-10-04.1 Certain political advertisements to disclose name of sponsor ‑ Name disclosure requirements
16.1-10-04.2 Use of artificial intelligence ‑ Disclosure ‑ Exception ‑ Definition
16.1-10-05 Paying owner, editor, publisher, or agent of newspaper to advocate or oppose candidate editorially prohibited
16.1-10-06 Electioneering within boundary of an open polling place
16.1-10-06.1 Paying for certain election‑related activities prohibited
16.1-10-06.2 Sale or distribution at polling place
16.1-10-07 Candidate guilty of corrupt practice to vacate nomination of office
16.1-10-08 Penalty for violation of chapter

Chapter 16.1-11 - Nominations for Office - Primary Election
Section Section Name
16.1-11-01 Primary election ‑ When held ‑ Nomination of candidates ‑ Nomination for special elections
16.1-11-02 Presidential preference contest ‑ Time for holding
16.1-11-02.1 Presidential preference contest conduct ‑ Mail ballot election
16.1-11-02.2 Presidential preference contest ‑ Requirements
16.1-11-02.3 Presidential preference contest ‑ Rules
16.1-11-03 Political parties authorized to conduct presidential preference contest
16.1-11-03.1 2000 presidential caucus
16.1-11-04 Presidential preference contest
16.1-11-05 Secretary of state to give notice to county auditor of officers to be nominated
16.1-11-05.1 Participation in endorsements for nomination
16.1-11-06 State candidate's petition or political party certificate of endorsement required to get name on ballot ‑ Contents ‑ Filing
16.1-11-07 Presidential candidates on ballot ‑ Filing time
16.1-11-08 Reference to party affiliation in petition and affidavit prohibited for certain offices
16.1-11-09 Form of certificate of endorsement
16.1-11-10 Applicant's name placed upon ballot ‑ Affidavit to accompany petition
16.1-11-11 County candidates' petitions ‑ Filing ‑ Contents
16.1-11-11.1 Deadline for placing county and city measures on primary, general, or special election ballots
16.1-11-12 Applicant's name placed on ballot
16.1-11-13 Filing petition or certificate of endorsement when legislative district composed of more than one county ‑ Certificate of county auditor
16.1-11-14 Application by other persons to place name on ballot ‑ Petition ‑ Affidavit
16.1-11-15 Nominating petition not to be circulated prior to January first - Special election
16.1-11-16 Form of nominating petitions
16.1-11-17 Filling vacancy in party primary election ballot permissible ‑ Petition ‑ Affidavit
16.1-11-18 Filling vacancy occurring in endorsement or nomination by petition for party office
16.1-11-19 Filling vacancy existing on no‑party ballot ‑ Petition required ‑ Time of filing
16.1-11-20 Certified list of nominees transmitted to county auditor by secretary of state
16.1-11-21 County auditor to publish sample primary election ballot and notice of time and place of election
16.1-11-22 Primary election ballot ‑ Form ‑ Voters to vote for candidates of only one political party
16.1-11-23 Presidential preference contest ballots
16.1-11-24 No‑party primary ballot ‑ Contents
16.1-11-25 Preparation, printing, distributing, canvassing, and returning of no‑party ballot
16.1-11-26 Order in which names of offices shall appear on ballot
16.1-11-27 Arrangement of names on ballots
16.1-11-28 Piling, cutting, and blocking ballots
16.1-11-29 Preparation of ballot
16.1-11-30 Separate section on primary election ballot required for each political party
16.1-11-31 Precinct election reports
16.1-11-32 Poll lists kept by clerks of elections
16.1-11-33 Judges of election to run report of primary election ‑ Contents
16.1-11-34 Counting and canvassing of votes in presidential preference contest
16.1-11-35 Nominations by write‑in
16.1-11-36 Vote required at primary election for nomination
16.1-11-37 Vote required for nomination on no‑party ballot ‑ Partisan nominations prohibited
16.1-11-38 Tie vote determination
16.1-11-39 Individuals nominated in accordance with provisions of chapter eligible as candidates in general election
16.1-11-40 Primary election and ballot governed by general election provisions

Chapter 16.1-11.1 - Mail Ballot Elections
Section Section Name
16.1-11.1-01 Counties may conduct mail ballot elections ‑ Polling places ‑ Records
16.1-11.1-02 Application for mail ballots
16.1-11.1-03 Mail ballot distribution
16.1-11.1-04 Voting by electors
16.1-11.1-05 Replacement ballots
16.1-11.1-06 Canvass of votes ‑ Mail ballot precinct
16.1-11.1-07 Counting of mail ballots
16.1-11.1-08 Election laws applicable

Chapter 16.1-12 - Certificates of Nomination - Vacancies
Section Section Name
16.1-12-01 Certificate of nomination ‑ Party and independent
16.1-12-02 Certificates of nomination by petition ‑ Form and contents
16.1-12-02.1 Applicant's name placed upon ballot ‑ Affidavit to accompany petition
16.1-12-02.2 Certificate of candidacy by write‑in candidates
16.1-12-02.3 Nominating petition for an independent candidate not to be circulated more than one hundred fifty days before filing time - Special election
16.1-12-03 Certificate of nomination to contain only one name ‑ Individual to participate in only one nomination ‑ Exception
16.1-12-04 Certificates of nomination ‑ Time and place of filing
16.1-12-05 Secretary of state to certify nominations to county auditor ‑ Duty of county auditor
16.1-12-06 Individual nominated by more than one party
16.1-12-07 If nominee declines ‑ Certificate void
16.1-12-08 Vacancy occurring on ballot before election day but after ballots are printed ‑ Stickers used
16.1-12-09 Filling vacancy existing on no‑party ballot ‑ Petition required ‑ Time of filing
16.1-12-10 Party committee to fill vacancy occurring after nomination for party office

Chapter 16.1-13 - General Elections
Section Section Name
16.1-13-01 Date of general election
16.1-13-02 Officers to be elected at general election
16.1-13-03 Secretary of state to give notice to county auditor of officers to be elected
16.1-13-04 Candidates' names placed on official general election ballot
16.1-13-05 Notice of election ‑ Contents ‑ Publication with sample ballot
16.1-13-06 Defeated primary candidate ineligible to have name printed on general ballot ‑ Exception
16.1-13-07 Preparation, printing, distributing, canvassing, and returning of no‑party ballot
16.1-13-08 Filling vacancy in office of United States senator
16.1-13-08.1 Special election to fill a vacancy in the United States House of Representatives due to a catastrophic circumstance
16.1-13-08.2 Death or disqualification of legislative candidate
16.1-13-09 Resignation of members of legislative assembly after certificate of election
16.1-13-10 Vacancy existing in office of member of legislative assembly
16.1-13-11 Vacancy occurring in legislative assembly during session ‑ Duty of governor
16.1-13-12 Notice of special election
16.1-13-13 Canvassing and returning votes cast at elections to fill vacancies
16.1-13-14 Special election to fill vacancies ‑ Party committee to call convention to nominate ‑ Individual nominations
16.1-13-15 Notice of holding convention for special election ‑ Manner of giving
16.1-13-16 Basis of representation at convention ‑ How determined
16.1-13-17 Certificate of nomination by convention ‑ Contents ‑ Delivery
16.1-13-18 Two or more organizations filing certificates representing same party ‑ Secretary of state to determine authorized organization ‑ Review of determination
16.1-13-19 Election not to be held in room where alcoholic beverages sold
16.1-13-20 Examination of ballot box before opening of polls ‑ Regulations for ballot box while polls are open
16.1-13-21 Producing, opening, and delivering ballots on election day
16.1-13-22 Delivering ballot to elector ‑ Initialing
16.1-13-23 Preparation of ballot by elector ‑ Depositing ‑ Second‑chance voting
16.1-13-24 Voting on electronic voting system devices
16.1-13-25 Elector may write name on ballot ‑ Counting
16.1-13-26 Name written or pasted on ballot evidence of vote without marking X
16.1-13-27 Assistance to elector ‑ Polling place accessibility
16.1-13-28 Penalty for requesting voter to vote in certain manner
16.1-13-29 Election booths or compartments ‑ Number required ‑ Expense
16.1-13-30 One individual to occupy booth ‑ Time limit in booth
16.1-13-31 Removal of ballot from polling place before closing of polls ‑ Prohibited
16.1-13-32 Securing new ballot upon spoiling of others
16.1-13-33 Electronic voting systems ‑ Election laws apply
16.1-13-34 Voters casting ballots after regular poll closings ‑ Provisional ballots
16.1-13-35 Eligibility of new residents to vote for presidential electors
16.1-13-36 Eligibility of former residents to vote for presidential electors
16.1-13-37 Application for presidential elector ballot by new residents
16.1-13-38 Mailing duplicate application for presidential elector ballot
16.1-13-39 Filing and indexing applications for presidential elector ballots from other states
16.1-13-40 Delivery of presidential elector ballot to applicant
16.1-13-41 Voting by new residents for presidential electors
16.1-13-42 List of applicants requesting presidential elector ballots open for public inspection
16.1-13-43 Delivery and processing of presidential elector ballots of new residents
16.1-13-44 Application of other statutes to presidential elector ballots

Chapter 16.1-14 - Presidential Electors
Section Section Name
16.1-14-01 Canvassing votes for presidential electors ‑ Tie vote
16.1-14-02 Secretary of state to prepare certificates of election
16.1-14-03 Proclamation of result by governor ‑ Publishing ‑ Certificate of election
16.1-14-04 Meeting of presidential electors
16.1-14-05 Filling of vacancy existing in office of presidential elector
16.1-14-06 Compensation of presidential electors
16.1-14-07 Board for trial of contest of presidential electors ‑ How constituted ‑ Oath
16.1-14-08 Contestant may apply to board
16.1-14-09 Application to state grounds of contest
16.1-14-10 Notice to individuals contested
16.1-14-11 Appearance by parties to contest
16.1-14-12 Hearing ‑ How conducted
16.1-14-13 Certification of determination of board
16.1-14-14 Failure of petitioners to appear ‑ Effect
16.1-14-15 Costs ‑ Taxation
16.1-14-16 Determination of final hearing
16.1-14-17 Mileage and per diem of board members
16.1-14-18 Eligibility of new residents to vote
16.1-14-19 Eligibility of former residents to vote
16.1-14-20 Application for presidential ballot by new residents
16.1-14-21 Mailing duplicate application
16.1-14-22 Filing and indexing information from other states
16.1-14-23 Delivery of ballot to applicant
16.1-14-24 Voting by new residents
16.1-14-25 List of applicants open for public inspection
16.1-14-26 Delivery and processing of presidential elector ballots
16.1-14-27 Application of other statutes
16.1-14-28 Definition of state

Chapter 16.1-14.1 - Uniform Faithful Presidential Electors Act
Section Section Name
16.1-14.1-01 Definitions
16.1-14.1-02 Designation of state's electors
16.1-14.1-03 Pledge
16.1-14.1-04 Certification of electors
16.1-14.1-05 Presiding officer ‑ Elector vacancy
16.1-14.1-06 Elector voting
16.1-14.1-07 Elector replacement ‑ Associated certificates

Chapter 16.1-15 - Canvass of Votes - Canvassing Boards
Section Section Name
16.1-15-01 Ballots void and not counted ‑ Part of ballot may be counted
16.1-15-01.1 Counting write‑in votes
16.1-15-02 Board of election to generate canvass reports ‑ Location ‑ Public may attend
16.1-15-02.1 Alternative method for canvassing election for counties using or sharing electronic voting systems or electronic counting machines ‑ County resolution board
16.1-15-03 Manner of canvassing election
16.1-15-04 Canvass report prepared by election board for county auditor
16.1-15-05 Oath required of members of election board upon completion of canvass ‑ Contents
16.1-15-06 Canvass report and pollbooks sent to county auditor ‑ Compensation for making returns
16.1-15-07 County auditor not to refuse election returns if delivered in undirected manner ‑ Informality in holding election
16.1-15-08 Wrapping and returning of ballots to county recorder ‑ Ballots set aside to election official administering the election
16.1-15-09 Voting systems ‑ Returns
16.1-15-10 Failure of voting system ‑ Counting by alternate method
16.1-15-11 Locking and examination of voting machines ‑ Tally of voting machine votes ‑ Certification to district judge or clerk of district court
16.1-15-12 Care and custody of ballot boxes and voting machines
16.1-15-13 County recorder to keep ballots ‑ Exception ‑ Use of ballots as evidence
16.1-15-14 Failure to comply with formalities not to invalidate election ‑ Evidence of compliance
16.1-15-15 County canvassing board ‑ Composition
16.1-15-16 Qualifications of members of canvassing board ‑ Replacements ‑ Quorum
16.1-15-17 Time of county canvassing board meeting ‑ Oath required ‑ Reconsideration of canvass
16.1-15-18 Compensation as members of board
16.1-15-19 County canvassing board to disregard technicalities, misspelling, and abbreviations ‑ Ballots set aside ‑ Write‑in votes canvassed ‑ Votes from unestablished polling places disregarded
16.1-15-20 County canvassing board may subpoena members of election board to correct errors ‑ Failure to obey subpoena is a contempt
16.1-15-21 Primary election statement prepared by county canvassing board ‑ Contents
16.1-15-22 County auditor to transmit abstract of votes to secretary of state after primary election
16.1-15-23 Notice of nomination given candidate for county office by county auditor ‑ Publication of findings of canvassing board
16.1-15-24 Abstracts of votes of general election made by county canvassing board ‑ Contents
16.1-15-25 County auditor to forward abstract of votes of general election to secretary of state ‑ Contents ‑ Abstract for presidential electors
16.1-15-26 Notification of date of receiving returns in secretary of state's office
16.1-15-27 Abstract of votes ‑ Secretary of state to record ‑ Failure of county auditor to send ‑ Messenger dispatched
16.1-15-28 Certificate of election for officers elected in county at general election
16.1-15-29 Determining tie vote in county offices
16.1-15-30 Determining tie vote for legislative assembly
16.1-15-31 County auditor to make certificate for payment of election officials ‑ Payment
16.1-15-32 County auditor to publish returns of election
16.1-15-33 State canvassing board ‑ Membership ‑ Oath ‑ Quorum ‑ Compensation
16.1-15-34 Member of state canvassing board ‑ When disqualified
16.1-15-35 Meeting of state canvassing board
16.1-15-36 Returns to be canvassed by state canvassing board
16.1-15-37 Examination of abstracts by state canvassing board ‑ Messenger dispatched to county when error discovered
16.1-15-38 Adjournment of state canvassing board
16.1-15-39 Disagreements in canvassing returns by canvassing board ‑ Disregarding technicalities, misspelled words, and abbreviations
16.1-15-40 Abstract prepared by state canvassing board for primary election ‑ Contents ‑ Signing ‑ Candidate notified of nomination
16.1-15-41 Statements of general or special election prepared by state canvassing board ‑ Contents
16.1-15-42 Certificate of result of general or special election by state canvassing board ‑ Secretary of state to receive
16.1-15-43 When special election ordered
16.1-15-44 Secretary of state to record statement of general or special election, prepare certificates of election, publish abstract
16.1-15-45 Form of certificate of election for state officers ‑ Signatures
16.1-15-46 Members of legislative assembly to receive certificates of election
16.1-15-47 Certificate of election to member of Congress ‑ Signing ‑ Delivering
16.1-15-48 Canvassing returns of constitutional amendment or other proposition ‑ Certified abstract of result ‑ Contents
16.1-15-49 Certified statement and determination of results of constitutional amendments and propositions recorded by secretary of state ‑ Publishing

Chapter 16.1-16 - Recounts and Contest of Elections
Section Section Name
16.1-16-01 Election recounts
16.1-16-02 Who may contest election
16.1-16-03 Commencement of action ‑ Parties ‑ Status of contestee
16.1-16-04 Time for commencement of action
16.1-16-05 Grounds for election contest
16.1-16-06 Election contest to be tried as civil action ‑ Precedence on court calendar
16.1-16-07 Contest involving irregularity of ballots ‑ Preservation of ballots
16.1-16-08 Judgment in election contest action
16.1-16-09 Appeal of election contest judgment
16.1-16-10 Legislative contest of election
16.1-16-11 Answer to legislative statement of contest
16.1-16-12 Depositions ‑ Subpoenas ‑ Time limits
16.1-16-13 Preservation of ballots
16.1-16-14 Testimony and records filed with secretary of state ‑ Secretary of state to deliver to presiding officer
16.1-16-15 Determination of contest ‑ Certificate of election
16.1-16-16 Fees of officers and witnesses
16.1-16-17 Payment for prosecuting or defending legislative election contest prohibited

Title 17 - Energy

Chapter 17-01 - 25x'25 Initiative
Section Section Name
17-01-01 Low‑emission technology
Chapter 17-02 - Ethanol Production Incentives [Repealed]

Chapter 17-03 - Biodiesel Partnership in Assisting Community Expansion
Section Section Name
17-03-01 Definitions
17-03-02 Biofuel partnership in assisting community expansion fund ‑ Continuing appropriation ‑ Administration
17-03-03 Fund ‑ Purpose ‑ Interest rate buydown
17-03-04 Fund moneys ‑ Eligible uses
17-03-05 Partnership in assisting community expansion fund incentive limitation

Chapter 17-04 - Wind Energy Property Rights
Section Section Name
17-04-01 Wind option agreement ‑ Definition ‑ Termination
17-04-02 Wind easement ‑ Definition
17-04-03 Wind easements ‑ Creation ‑ Term ‑ Development required
17-04-04 Severance of wind energy rights limited
17-04-05 Wind energy leases ‑ Termination
17-04-06 Requirements for wind easements and wind energy leases
17-04-07 Wind energy facility liens

Chapter 17-05 - Transmission Authority
Section Section Name
17-05-01 Declaration of findings and public purpose
17-05-02 North Dakota transmission authority
17-05-03 Definitions
17-05-04 Purposes
17-05-05 Powers
17-05-06 Authority may act
17-05-07 Authority may participate upon request
17-05-08 Evidences of indebtedness
17-05-09 Public service commission jurisdiction and consultation
17-05-10 Bonds as legal investments
17-05-11 Disposal of transmission facilities
17-05-12 Exemption from property taxes
17-05-13 Reporting requirements
17-05-14 Access to authority records ‑ Confidentiality

Chapter 17-06 - Ethanol Council
Section Section Name
17-06-01 Definitions
17-06-02 Council ‑ Membership ‑ Election ‑ Term
17-06-03 Election of chairman ‑ Meetings
17-06-04 Council members ‑ Compensation
17-06-05 Council ‑ Powers
17-06-06 Council ‑ Duties
17-06-07 Assessment
17-06-08 Calculation of assessment ‑ Records
17-06-09 Submission of assessments ‑ Civil penalty
17-06-10 Refund of assessment
17-06-11 Expenditure of funds
17-06-12 Continuing appropriation
17-06-13 Penalty
Chapter 17-07 - Energy Policy Commission [Repealed] Chapter 17-08 - Biodiesel Blender Pump Incentives [Expired] Chapter 17-09 - Biofuel Blender Pump Incentives [Expired]

Title 18 - Fires

Chapter 18-01 - State Fire Marshal Department
Section Section Name
18-01-01 Appointment of state fire marshal ‑ Appointment and salaries of deputies and assistants ‑ Budget
18-01-02 Duties of state fire marshal and deputy state fire marshals
18-01-03 Deputy state fire marshal to assist state fire marshal ‑ Duties when state fire marshal absent
18-01-03.1 Inspections ‑ Department of health and human services ‑ Education
18-01-03.2 Delegation of authority
18-01-04 Rules for prevention of fires to be issued
18-01-04.1 Educational programs ‑ Provided by state fire marshal
18-01-05 Insurance companies to report fire losses to state fire marshal
18-01-05.1 Disclosure of information ‑ Immunity ‑ Confidentiality
18-01-06 Fire chiefs and auditors or secretaries of cities and rural fire protection districts must report fires
18-01-07 State fire marshal may direct investigation ‑ Report of investigation ‑ Records in state fire marshal's office
18-01-08 Compensation of fire chiefs and executive officers of municipalities for reporting to state fire marshal
18-01-09 Investigation by state fire marshal ‑ Complaint to bureau of criminal investigation ‑ Records of arson prosecutions
18-01-10 State fire marshal and deputies may subpoena witnesses and records ‑ Witness fees ‑ Oaths ‑ Certificates
18-01-11 Refusal of witness at state fire marshal's investigation to testify, produce records, or obey order ‑ Penalty
18-01-12 Testifying falsely at investigation of state fire marshal is perjury
18-01-13 Interfering with state fire marshal or deputies ‑ Penalty
18-01-14 Abatement of fire hazards
18-01-15 Abatement of conditions dangerous to persons ‑ Order ‑ Failure to comply ‑ Penalty
18-01-16 Order of abatement ‑ To whom directed ‑ Contents ‑ How served ‑ Service by publication
18-01-17 Appeal to state fire marshal from abatement order ‑ Record made by state fire marshal
18-01-18 Appeal from abatement order of state fire marshal
18-01-19 Noncompliance with order of abatement ‑ Court proceeding ‑ Title
18-01-20 Service of order and notice ‑ Contents of notice ‑ Additional parties ‑ Duty of insurance commissioner
18-01-21 Service of abatement order and notice by publication ‑ Affidavit ‑ Order
18-01-22 Appearance in court proceeding by parties in interest
18-01-23 Time of hearing in district court ‑ Notice to parties who have appeared
18-01-24 Hearing in district court
18-01-25 Conclusiveness of abatement order or of judgment on appeal therefrom
18-01-26 Judgment of district court and contents
18-01-27 Costs and disbursements ‑ Enforcing order ‑ Lien of costs ‑ Payment of sheriff's fees
18-01-28 Records in state fire marshal department open to inspection ‑ Exception
18-01-29 Biennial report
18-01-30 State's attorneys to assist state fire marshal
18-01-31 Compensation of officers performing services for state fire marshal department
18-01-32 Violation of duty by officers ‑ Penalty
18-01-33 State fire marshal may adopt rules for explosives ‑ Penalty
18-01-34 Disclosure of information concerning toxic or hazardous substances ‑ List to state fire marshal and local fire departments ‑ Exceptions ‑ Availability of information restricted ‑ Penalty
18-01-35 Fire and tornado fund fees
18-01-36 Petroleum release compensation fund fees

Chapter 18-02 - Forest Fire Wardens
Section Section Name
18-02-01 Forest fire wardens in organized township
18-02-02 Forest fire wardens in unorganized township
18-02-03 Powers and duties of forest fire wardens
18-02-04 Compensation
18-02-05 Authority of state forester
18-02-06 Forest fires defined
18-02-07 Cooperation of state forester and other agencies ‑ Fire and forest protection
18-02-08 Designation of forest protection districts
18-02-09 Powers of rangers, wardens, and deputies

Chapter 18-03 - Firefighter's Association
Section Section Name
18-03-01 North Dakota firefighter's association ‑ How constituted
18-03-01.1 North Dakota firefighter's association ‑ Duties and authority
18-03-02 Fire schools
18-03-03 Association to report to office of management and budget time and place of school and name of treasurer
18-03-04 Association to furnish bond
18-03-05 Statement of desired appropriation submitted to state fire marshal
18-03-06 Director of the budget to prepare estimate for firefighter's association
18-03-07 Insurance commissioner to pay sum appropriated to association
18-03-08 Report of use of money
18-03-09 Volunteer firemen exempt from poll tax ‑ Duty of secretary of department

Chapter 18-04 - Distribution of Insurance Tax to Fire Departments
Section Section Name
18-04-01 Eligibility for participation in fund created from premium tax on fire insurance companies
18-04-02 City auditor or secretary of rural fire department to file certificate with state fire marshal and insurance commissioner - Report to budget section
18-04-03 Failure to file certificate deemed waiver ‑ Exception
18-04-04 Insurance companies to report fire, allied lines, homeowner's multiple peril, farmowner's multiple peril, commercial multiple peril, and crop hail insurance premium collections ‑ Form furnished by insurance commissioner
18-04-04.1 Insurance tax distribution fund
18-04-05 Amount due cities, rural fire protection districts, or rural fire departments ‑ Transfer to firefighters death benefit fund ‑ Disbursement to North Dakota firefighter's association ‑ Payments by insurance commissioner ‑ Continuing appropriation
18-04-06 Office of management and budget to issue warrants on state treasurer for benefits
18-04-07 Disbursement of fund by city auditor
18-04-08 Notification of municipalities entitled to benefits

Chapter 18-05 - Firefighters Relief Association and Pension Fund
Section Section Name
18-05-01 Firefighters relief association ‑ Where it may be organized
18-05-02 Control of funds ‑ Derivation of funds
18-05-03 Treasurer of relief association to furnish bond
18-05-04 Apportioning insurance tax received by city, rural fire department, or rural fire protection district
18-05-05 Disbursement of money received by treasurer of firefighters relief association
18-05-06 Service pension ‑ Who may receive ‑ Recipient entitled to no further relief from association
18-05-07 Eligibility for service pension may be acquired by paying back assessments
18-05-08 Pensions to be uniform ‑ Reduction or increase in pensions authorized
18-05-09 Who deemed firefighter
18-05-10 Qualifications as to age inapplicable to pension for disability
18-05-11 Money received under pension not subject to legal process ‑ Assignments
18-05-12 Secretary and treasurer of firefighters relief association to prepare report ‑ Contents ‑ Filing
18-05-13 Audit of books of relief association ‑ Report of unauthorized spending to governor ‑ Duty of governor

Chapter 18-05.1 - Firefighters Death Benefits
Section Section Name
18-05.1-01 Payments to deceased firefighter's survivor
18-05.1-02 Payments from firefighters death benefit fund
18-05.1-03 Definitions

Chapter 18-06 - Firefighting Equipment
Section Section Name
18-06-01 Township may purchase fire equipment ‑ Election
18-06-02 Notice of election
18-06-03 Equipment must be purchased on competitive bids ‑ Paid for out of general fund
18-06-04 Two or more townships may purchase fire equipment jointly
18-06-05 Equipment purchased jointly ‑ Each board of supervisors to authorize clerk to advertise for bids
18-06-06 Petition for tax levy for fire protection in unincorporated villages ‑ Tax levy made
18-06-07 Certification of amount of taxes levied ‑ County auditor to fix rate ‑ Extension
18-06-08 Collection and payment of taxes ‑ Separate account kept by township treasurer
18-06-09 Expenditures from funds ‑ Payments made by warrants
18-06-10 Township may contract for prevention and extinguishment of fires
18-06-11 Contracts for fire protection in unorganized townships ‑ Mill levy

Chapter 18-07 - Firebreaks in Counties
Section Section Name
18-07-01 Petition to board of county commissioners to establish firebreaks ‑ Tax levied
18-07-02 Board of county commissioners to divide county into fire districts
18-07-03 Board of county commissioners to appoint fire wardens ‑ Compensation ‑ Oath ‑ Bond
18-07-04 Fire warden to make firebreaks ‑ When made
18-07-05 Legal firebreak defined
18-07-06 When prairie may be set on fire to make firebreak
18-07-07 Board of county commissioners may provide tools to make firebreak

Chapter 18-08 - General Provisions
Section Section Name
18-08-01 Penalty for setting prairie fire
18-08-02 Burning grass or stubble
18-08-03 Liability when lawfully set fire is permitted to spread
18-08-04 Accidental damage from lawfully set fire ‑ Liability
18-08-05 Setting fire to destroy grasshoppers lawful
18-08-06 Liability for unlawfully setting fire to destroy grasshoppers ‑ Penalty for carelessness and negligence
18-08-07 Penalty for failure to extinguish camp or other fire
18-08-08 Occupant may recover damages caused by fire
18-08-09 Misconduct at fires ‑ Penalty
18-08-10 Prohibiting sale, distribution, and possession of fire extinguishers containing certain toxic and poisonous vaporizing liquids
18-08-11 Penalty
18-08-12 Periodic fire inspection of state buildings and institutions

Chapter 18-09 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas Regulation
Section Section Name
18-09-01 Liquefied petroleum gas defined
18-09-02 State fire marshal to make rules
18-09-02.1 Liquefied petroleum gas furnace or other appliance permitted in residential or commercial building
18-09-03 Penalty
18-09-04 Abatement

Chapter 18-10 - Rural Fire Protection Districts
Section Section Name
18-10-01 Petition for establishment
18-10-02 Petition ‑ Hearing ‑ Order
18-10-03 Notice of hearing
18-10-04 Organization ‑ Board of directors
18-10-05 Regular meeting to be held
18-10-06 Powers of board of directors
18-10-06.1 Development of firebreaks
18-10-07 Fire protection policy to be determined ‑ Financial report ‑ Tax levy limit - Vote-approved levy authority
18-10-08 Indebtedness of district limited
18-10-09 Funds collected to be deposited
18-10-10 Rural fire department may enter into contract ‑ Power of state and local government agencies to make contract ‑ Reimbursement
18-10-11 Territory to be annexed
18-10-12 Boundaries of rural fire protection district
18-10-12.1 Withdrawal from rural fire protection district
18-10-13 County auditor to set date for hearing
18-10-14 Rate of tax fixed
18-10-15 Payments by certain organizations
18-10-16 State fire marshal to establish rural routing systems
18-10-17 Rural fire protection district ‑ Civil immunity

Chapter 18-11 - Alternate Firefighters Relief Association Plan
Section Section Name
18-11-01 Alternate firefighters relief association plan
18-11-02 Operation of association
18-11-03 Firefighter defined
18-11-04 Accrued rights not destroyed by plan ‑ Transfer of funds ‑ Records
18-11-05 Application for membership
18-11-06 Association may deny membership to mentally, physically unsound
18-11-07 Officers
18-11-08 Report of receipts and expenditures regarding state funds to be filed with state and city auditor
18-11-09 Apportioning insurance tax
18-11-10 Additional city firefighters relief fund contributions
18-11-11 Levy proceeds
18-11-12 Contribution by firefighters
18-11-13 Association state fund ‑ Expenditures ‑ Investment
18-11-14 Disbursement of moneys from association state fund
18-11-15 Service pensions ‑ Qualifications
18-11-15.1 Purchase of legislative service credit
18-11-16 Disability pensions ‑ Qualifications
18-11-17 Pensions to surviving spouses and children of deceased members
18-11-18 Reduction in benefits if funds not sufficient
18-11-19 Fund based upon actuarial tables ‑ Treatment of forfeitures
18-11-20 Members withdrawing from association ‑ Members in military service
18-11-21 Money received under pension not subject to legal process ‑ Assignments
18-11-22 Examination of relief association records ‑ Report of unauthorized spending to governor ‑ Duty of governor
18-11-23 Funeral benefits
18-11-24 Commencement of benefits
18-11-25 Vesting on plan termination
18-11-26 Service pensions ‑ Formulation of optional plan
18-11-27 Optional plan postretirement adjustments
18-11-28 Service, disability, and survivor pensions ‑ Formulation of optional plan

Chapter 18-12 - Fire Prevention Code for School Buildings
Section Section Name
18-12-01 Application
18-12-02 Definitions
18-12-03 Plans and specifications
18-12-04 Employment of registered architects and engineers
18-12-05 State fire marshal
18-12-06 Construction requirements
18-12-07 Shops and industrial arts
18-12-08 Auditorium stage area protection
18-12-09 Corridors
18-12-10 Exits
18-12-11 Stairways
18-12-12 Interior finish
18-12-13 Fire extinguishers
18-12-14 Storage rooms ‑ Ordinary combustibles
18-12-15 Storage rooms ‑ Flammable liquids and dangerous chemicals
18-12-16 Fire alarm systems
18-12-17 Sprinklers
18-12-18 Heating plant rooms
18-12-19 Incinerators
18-12-20 Ventilation
18-12-21 Hot water
18-12-22 Gas
18-12-23 Electrical
18-12-24 Change of occupancy
18-12-25 Reference data

Chapter 18-13 - Ignition Propensity for Cigarettes
Section Section Name
18-13-01 Definitions (Contingent expiration date ‑ See note)
18-13-02 Test method and performance standard ‑ Penalty (Contingent expiration date ‑ See note)
18-13-03 Certification and product change (Contingent expiration date ‑ See note)
18-13-04 Marking of cigarette packaging (Contingent expiration date ‑ See note)
18-13-05 Penalties (Contingent expiration date ‑ See note)
18-13-06 Implementation (Contingent expiration date ‑ See note)
18-13-07 Inspection (Contingent expiration date ‑ See note)
18-13-08 Fire prevention and public safety fund
18-13-09 Sale outside of North Dakota (Contingent expiration date ‑ See note)
18-13-10 Local regulation (Contingent expiration date ‑ See note)

Chapter 18-14 - Interstate Wildland Fire Compact
Section Section Name
18-14-01 Interstate compact for the prevention and control of wildland fires

Title 19 - Foods, Drugs, Oils, and Compounds

Chapter 19-01 - Administration
Section Section Name
19-01-01 Definitions of terms used in title
19-01-02 Consolidated laboratories branch ‑ Members, duties, meetings
19-01-02.1 Legislative intent
19-01-03 Director of department ‑ Appointment, bond, oath, salary
19-01-04 Assistant director ‑ Qualifications, appointment, bond, salary, duties
19-01-05 Sheriff as local inspector ‑ Compensation, duties
19-01-06 Offices of department ‑ Employees ‑ Equipment
19-01-07 Contract services
19-01-08 Expenses ‑ How paid
19-01-09 Right of inspection ‑ Penalty
19-01-10 Department to make analyses, inspections, and examinations ‑ Report of examination as evidence ‑ Publication of report
19-01-11 Possession of prohibited or regulated products, articles, compositions, or things as prima facie evidence
19-01-12 Seizure of unlawful products ‑ Search warrant
19-01-13 Department may seize unlawful products, articles, compositions, or things without search warrant
19-01-14 Service and return of search warrant and proceedings thereon
19-01-15 Agent is punishable for violation of any provision of title
19-01-16 Enforcement by department ‑ Duty of state's attorney to prosecute
19-01-17 Form of license to be issued
19-01-18 Duties as to weights and measures
19-01-19 Administrative procedure and judicial review
Chapter 19-02 - Food and Drug Law [Repealed]

Chapter 19-02.1 - North Dakota Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
Section Section Name
19-02.1-01 Definitions
19-02.1-02 Prohibited acts
19-02.1-03 Injunction proceedings
19-02.1-04 Penalties and guaranty
19-02.1-05 Seizure
19-02.1-06 Prosecutions ‑ State's attorney
19-02.1-07 Minor violations
19-02.1-08 Food ‑ Definitions and standards
19-02.1-09 Food ‑ Adulteration defined
19-02.1-10 Food ‑ Misbranding defined
19-02.1-10.1 Eggs ‑ Labeling and temperature rules
19-02.1-11 Emergency permit control
19-02.1-12 Food ‑ Tolerances for added poisonous ingredients
19-02.1-12.1 Misrepresentation of cell-cultured protein as meat food product prohibited
19-02.1-13 Drugs and devices ‑ Adulteration defined
19-02.1-14 Drugs and devices ‑ Misbranding defined
19-02.1-14.1 Definitions ‑ Label of prescription drugs ‑ Selecting and dispensing generic name drugs ‑ Identification of prescription drugs
19-02.1-14.2 Maximum allowable cost lists for pharmaceuticals ‑ Pharmacy benefits managers ‑ Penalty
19-02.1-14.3 Biosimilar biological products
19-02.1-15 Drugs limited to dispensing on prescription
19-02.1-15.1 Requirements for dispensing controlled substances and specified drugs ‑ Penalty
19-02.1-16 New drugs
19-02.1-16.1 Pharmacy claim fees and pharmacy rights - Pharmacy benefits managers - Penalty
19-02.1-16.2 Specialty pharmacy services and patient access to pharmaceuticals - Pharmacy benefits managers - Penalty
19-02.1-16.3 Pharmacy benefits managers ‑ Step therapy protocols ‑ Limitations
19-02.1-16.4 Mail order and home delivery ‑ Prior consent ‑ Refund
19-02.1-16.5 Pharmacy benefits managers ‑ Prohibition on discrimination ‑ Penalty
19-02.1-16.6 Clinician-administered drugs
19-02.1-17 Cosmetics ‑ Adulteration defined
19-02.1-18 Cosmetics ‑ Misbranding defined
19-02.1-19 False advertising
19-02.1-20 Rules
19-02.1-21 Inspections ‑ Examinations
19-02.1-22 Publicity
19-02.1-23 Prohibition against manufacture of drugs ‑ Exceptions
19-02.1-24 Sale of prepackaged food from vending machines ‑ License ‑ Rules ‑ Inspections
19-02.1-25 Country of origin labels
19-02.1-26 Limitation on exemplary damages
Chapter 19-03 - Narcotics [Repealed]

Chapter 19-03.1 - Uniform Controlled Substances Act
Section Section Name
19-03.1-01 Definitions
19-03.1-01.1 Board ‑ Agreements ‑ Gifts
19-03.1-02 Authority to control
19-03.1-03 Nomenclature
19-03.1-04 Schedule I tests
19-03.1-05 Schedule I
19-03.1-06 Schedule II tests
19-03.1-07 Schedule II
19-03.1-08 Schedule III tests
19-03.1-09 Schedule III
19-03.1-10 Schedule IV tests
19-03.1-11 Schedule IV
19-03.1-12 Schedule V tests
19-03.1-13 Schedule V
19-03.1-14 Republishing of schedules
19-03.1-15 Rules
19-03.1-16 Registration requirements
19-03.1-17 Registration
19-03.1-17.1 Criminal history record checks
19-03.1-18 Revocation and suspension of registration
19-03.1-19 Order to show cause
19-03.1-20 Records of registrants
19-03.1-20.1 Report of any theft or loss
19-03.1-21 Order forms
19-03.1-22 Prescriptions
19-03.1-22.1 Volatile chemicals ‑ Inhalation of vapors prohibited ‑ Definitions ‑ Penalty
19-03.1-22.2 Endangerment of child or vulnerable adult
19-03.1-22.3 Ingesting a controlled substance ‑ Venue for violation ‑ Penalty
19-03.1-22.4 Controlled substances dispensed by means of the internet
19-03.1-22.5 Controlled substance analog use ‑ Venue for violation ‑ Penalty
19-03.1-22.6 Distribution of illegal drugs ‑ Special penalty for death or injury
19-03.1-23 Prohibited acts ‑ Penalties
19-03.1-23.1 Increased penalties for aggravating factors in drug offenses ‑ Penalty
19-03.1-23.2 Mandatory terms of imprisonment ‑ Deferred or suspended sentence limited
19-03.1-23.3 Drug currency forfeiture
19-03.1-23.4 Overdose prevention and immunity
19-03.1-23.5 Fentanyl reporting ‑ Report to legislative management ‑ Fentanyl awareness campaign
19-03.1-24 Prohibited acts B ‑ Penalties
19-03.1-25 Prohibited acts C ‑ Penalties
19-03.1-26 Disposing of needles and paraphernalia ‑ Penalty
19-03.1-27 Penalties under other laws
19-03.1-28 Bar to prosecution
19-03.1-29 Distribution to persons under age eighteen
19-03.1-30 Conditional discharge for possession as first offense
19-03.1-31 Second or subsequent offenses
19-03.1-32 Powers of enforcement personnel ‑ Search warrants
19-03.1-33 Administrative inspections and warrants
19-03.1-34 Injunctions
19-03.1-35 Cooperative arrangements and confidentiality
19-03.1-36 Forfeitures
19-03.1-36.1 Manner of forfeiture
19-03.1-36.2 Forfeiture proceeding as civil action ‑ Standard of proof
19-03.1-36.3 Summons and complaint for forfeiture of property ‑ Contents of complaint ‑ Notice
19-03.1-36.4 Answer by claimant of property ‑ Time for filing
19-03.1-36.5 Disposition of property if no answer filed
19-03.1-36.6 Hearing on contested forfeiture ‑ Order releasing or forfeiting property
19-03.1-36.7 Legal interest in property
19-03.1-36.8 Reporting
19-03.1-37 Burden of proof ‑ Liabilities
19-03.1-38 Judicial review
19-03.1-39 Education and research
19-03.1-40 Pending proceedings
19-03.1-41 Continuation of rules
19-03.1-42 Uniformity of interpretation
19-03.1-43 Short title
19-03.1-44 Comprehensive status and trends report
19-03.1-45 Drug abuse assessment and treatment ‑ Presentence investigation ‑ Certified drug abuse treatment programs
19-03.1-46 Bail ‑ Additional conditions of release

Chapter 19-03.2 - Imitation Controlled Substances
Section Section Name
19-03.2-01 Definitions
19-03.2-02 Determination of imitation controlled substance
19-03.2-03 Prohibited acts ‑ Penalties ‑ Exception

Chapter 19-03.3 - Controlled Substances for Care and Treatment
Section Section Name
19-03.3-01 Definitions
19-03.3-02 Prescription or administration of drugs by physician
19-03.3-03 Restriction by hospital or health care facility of prescribed drug use prohibited
19-03.3-04 Disciplinary action for prescribing or administering drug treatment prohibited
19-03.3-05 Application
19-03.3-06 Cancellation, revocation, or suspension of physician's license

Chapter 19-03.4 - Drug Paraphernalia
Section Section Name
19-03.4-01 Definition ‑ Drug paraphernalia
19-03.4-02 Drug paraphernalia ‑ Guidelines
19-03.4-03 Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia ‑ Penalty
19-03.4-04 Unlawful manufacture or delivery of drug paraphernalia ‑ Penalty
19-03.4-05 Unlawful delivery of drug paraphernalia to a minor ‑ Penalty
19-03.4-06 Unlawful advertisement of drug paraphernalia ‑ Penalty
19-03.4-07 Prima facie proof of intent
19-03.4-08 Retail or over‑the‑counter sale of scheduled listed chemical products ‑ Penalty

Chapter 19-03.5 - Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
Section Section Name
19-03.5-01 Definitions
19-03.5-02 Requirements for prescription drug monitoring program
19-03.5-03 Access to prescription information
19-03.5-04 Authority to contract
19-03.5-05 Immunity
19-03.5-06 Data review and referral ‑ Corrections
19-03.5-07 Advisory council
19-03.5-08 Extraterritorial application
19-03.5-09 Authority to adopt rules - Rules adopted by professional licensing boards
19-03.5-10 Reporting unlawful acts and penalties

Chapter 19-03.6 - Pharmacy Records Audits
Section Section Name
19-03.6-01 Definitions
19-03.6-02 Pharmacy benefits manager audit ‑ Rules
19-03.6-03 Audit reports ‑ Disclosure ‑ Distribution of recouped funds ‑ Review of auditor
19-03.6-04 Applicability
19-03.6-05 Penalty

Chapter 19-04 - Poisons and Deleterious Preparations
Section Section Name
19-04-01 Selling certain enumerated poisons regulated ‑ Penalty
19-04-02 Chloral hydrate not to be sold without prescription
19-04-03 Records to be kept of poisons dispensed ‑ Examination of records ‑ Penalty
19-04-04 Distribution of certain drugs and preparations prohibited ‑ Penalty
19-04-05 Definitions of terms used in preceding section
19-04-06 Preparations a nuisance ‑ May be destroyed
19-04-07 Penalty
19-04-08 Distribution of anabolic steroids prohibited ‑ Exception ‑ Penalty
19-04-09 Distribution of substance or device to defraud urine test prohibited ‑ Penalty
Chapter 19-05 - Oleomargarine [Repealed]

Chapter 19-05.1 - Food Donated to Charity
Section Section Name
19-05.1-01 Definitions
19-05.1-02 Donor or gleaner liability for injury
19-05.1-03 Charitable or nonprofit organization liability for injury
19-05.1-04 Sale of food prohibited ‑ Unlawful sale or use ‑ Penalty
19-05.1-05 Inspection of food
Chapter 19-06 - Imitation Ice Cream [Repealed]

Chapter 19-06.1 - Honey
Section Section Name
19-06.1-01 Definitions
19-06.1-02 Prohibited acts
19-06.1-03 Use of word honey in products not resembling honey
19-06.1-04 Use of word imitation prohibited
19-06.1-05 Enforcement authority
19-06.1-06 Penalty
Chapter 19-07 - Eggs [Repealed]

Chapter 19-08 - Beverages
Section Section Name
19-08-01 Certain beverages unlawful to sell
19-08-02 Beverage ‑ Definition
19-08-03 Requirements for labeling ‑ Standards of purity and quality
19-08-04 License required
19-08-05 License fees
19-08-06 Penalty
19-08-07 Penalty for sale, use, or purchase of bottles when brand recorded
Chapter 19-09 - Cosmetics [Repealed] Chapter 19-10 - Petroleum Products [Repealed] Chapter 19-11 - Paints, Varnishes, and Linseed Oils [Repealed] Chapter 19-12 - Insecticides and Fungicides [Repealed] Chapter 19-13 - Commercial Feeding Stuffs [Repealed] Chapter 19-13.1 - North Dakota Commercial Feed Law [Repealed] Chapter 19-14 - Livestock Medicine [Repealed] Chapter 19-15 - Commercial Fertilizers [Repealed] Chapter 19-16 - Antifreeze [Repealed] Chapter 19-16.1 - Antifreeze Regulation [Repealed]

Chapter 19-17 - Flour and Bread Standards
Section Section Name
19-17-01 Definitions
19-17-02 Flour standards
19-17-03 White bread standards
19-17-04 Enforcement
19-17-05 Penalty
19-17-06 Weights of containers for flour, cornmeal, and grits ‑ Penalty
Chapter 19-18 - Pesticide Registration [Repealed] Chapter 19-19 - Barbiturates [Repealed] Chapter 19-20 - Commercial Fertilizers [Repealed] Chapter 19-20.1 - Fertilizer and Soil Conditioner Law [Repealed] Chapter 19-20.2 - Anhydrous Ammonia Facilities [Repealed] Chapter 19-20.3 - Anhydrous Ammonia Risk Management [Repealed]

Chapter 19-21 - Labeling of Hazardous Substances
Section Section Name
19-21-01 Definitions
19-21-02 Prohibited acts
19-21-03 Stop‑sale orders ‑ Seizures
19-21-04 Hearing before report of criminal violation
19-21-04.1 Injunction proceedings
19-21-05 Regulations
19-21-06 Examinations and investigations
19-21-07 Records of shipment
19-21-08 Publicity
19-21-09 Penalties
19-21-10 Short title

Chapter 19-22 - Labeling of Potatoes as to Grade
Section Section Name
19-22-01 Sale of potatoes in closed packages not labeled as to grade prohibited
19-22-02 Definitions
19-22-03 Grade labeling
19-22-04 Approved grades and standards
19-22-05 Penalty

Chapter 19-22.1 - Sale of Artificially Colored Potatoes
Section Section Name
19-22.1-01 Sale of artificially colored potatoes prohibited
19-22.1-02 Artificial coloring
19-22.1-03 Penalty

Chapter 19-23 - Food Provider Limited Liability for Obesity
Section Section Name
19-23-01 Limited liability
19-23-02 Pleading requirements
19-23-03 Stay pending motion to dismiss
Chapter 19-24 - North Dakota Compassionate Care Act [Repealed]

Chapter 19-24.1 - Medical Marijuana
Section Section Name
19-24.1-01 Definitions
19-24.1-02 Medical marijuana program
19-24.1-03 Qualifying patients ‑ Registration
19-24.1-03.1 Qualifying patients ‑ Veterans
19-24.1-03.2 Qualifying patients ‑ Hospice program
19-24.1-03.3 Qualifying patients ‑ Nonresidents
19-24.1-04 Designated caregivers ‑ Registration
19-24.1-04.1 Designated caregivers ‑ Criminal history record check exemption
19-24.1-05 Qualifying patients and designated caregivers ‑ Identification cards ‑ Issuance and denial
19-24.1-06 Registry identification cards ‑ Renewal
19-24.1-07 Registry identification cards ‑ Nontransferable
19-24.1-08 Qualifying patients and designated caregivers ‑ Voluntary withdrawal
19-24.1-09 Cardholders ‑ Eligibility and compliance
19-24.1-10 Cardholders ‑ Notification of change
19-24.1-11 Registry identification cards
19-24.1-12 Compassion centers
19-24.1-13 Compassion centers ‑ Authority
19-24.1-14 Compassion centers ‑ Application
19-24.1-15 Compassion centers ‑ Registration
19-24.1-16 Compassion centers ‑ Renewal
19-24.1-17 Compassion centers ‑ Registration certificates nontransferable ‑ Notification of changes
19-24.1-18 Compassion centers ‑ Agents ‑ Registry identification cards
19-24.1-19 Cardholders ‑ Compassion centers ‑ Revocation
19-24.1-20 Cardholders ‑ Compassion centers ‑ Violations ‑ Penalties
19-24.1-21 Compassion centers ‑ Dispensing
19-24.1-22 Compassion centers ‑ Inspections
19-24.1-23 Compassion centers ‑ Pesticide testing
19-24.1-24 Compassion centers ‑ Cannabis plants
19-24.1-24.1 Compassion centers ‑ Cannabinoid edible products
19-24.1-25 Compassion centers ‑ Security and safety
19-24.1-26 Compassion centers ‑ Inventory control
19-24.1-27 Compassion centers ‑ Operating manual ‑ Training
19-24.1-28 Compassion centers ‑ Bylaws and operating agreements
19-24.1-29 Compassion centers ‑ Retention of and access to records and reports
19-24.1-30 Compassion centers ‑ Recordkeeping ‑ Compassion center agents ‑ Registry identification cards
19-24.1-31 Verification system
19-24.1-32 Protections
19-24.1-33 Limitations
19-24.1-34 Acts not prohibited ‑ Acts not required
19-24.1-35 Facility restrictions
19-24.1-36 Rules
19-24.1-37 Confidentiality
19-24.1-38 Advisory board
19-24.1-39 Report to legislative management
19-24.1-40 Medical marijuana fund ‑ Continuing appropriation

Title 20 - Game, Fish, and Predators

 Title 20 - Game, Fish, and Predators

Title 20.1 - Game, Fish, Predators, and Boating

Chapter 20.1-01 - General Provisions
Section Section Name
20.1-01-01 General penalty
20.1-01-02 Definitions
20.1-01-03 Ownership and control of wildlife is in the state ‑ Damages ‑ Schedule of monetary values ‑ Civil penalty
20.1-01-04 Attorney general, state's attorneys, sheriffs, and peace officers to enforce game and fish laws
20.1-01-05 Unauthorized methods of taking game birds and game animals
20.1-01-06 Being afield with gun or other firearm or bow and arrow while intoxicated prohibited ‑ Penalty
20.1-01-07 Hunting big game or small game other than waterfowl or cranes with motor‑driven vehicles prohibited ‑ Exception ‑ Motor‑driven vehicle use in transporting big game restricted
20.1-01-08 Hunting with artificial light prohibited ‑ Exception
20.1-01-09 Types of guns lawfully usable in taking raccoon and beaver with flashlight ‑ Penalty
20.1-01-10 Hours for hunting game birds and protected animals ‑ Penalty
20.1-01-11 Hunting and harassing game from aircraft, motor vehicle, or snowmobile prohibited
20.1-01-12 Hiring another to hunt or hunting for another for remuneration unlawful
20.1-01-13 Aiding in concealment of game unlawfully taken or possessed ‑ Unlawful
20.1-01-14 Possession or control of wildlife prima facie evidence of criminal offense
20.1-01-15 Joint violator testifying against other participants not subject to prosecution
20.1-01-16 Common carriers not to transport game or fish except during open seasons
20.1-01-17 Posting of lands by owner to prohibit hunting ‑ How posted ‑ Signs defaced
20.1-01-18 Hunting on posted land and trapping on private land without permission unlawful ‑ Penalty
20.1-01-19 When posted land may be entered
20.1-01-20 Entering posted land with gun or firearm prima facie evidence of intent to hunt game
20.1-01-21 Hunting near occupied building without permission unlawful
20.1-01-22 Hunting game on lands having unharvested crops unlawful
20.1-01-22.1 Hunting on utility lines prohibited
20.1-01-23 Fence gates to be closed ‑ Penalty ‑ Violator's hunting license forfeited
20.1-01-24 Impersonating game wardens unlawful
20.1-01-25 Deposit of refuse unlawful ‑ Penalty
20.1-01-25.1 Tampering with traps unlawful
20.1-01-26 Suspension of hunting, trapping, or fishing privileges ‑ Surrender and return of license
20.1-01-26.1 Hunting, trapping, or fishing prohibited while privileges are suspended ‑ Penalty
20.1-01-27 Disposition of animals killed by motor vehicle
20.1-01-28 Certain game and fish violations noncriminal ‑ Procedures
20.1-01-29 Hearing procedures
20.1-01-30 Amount of statutory fees
20.1-01-31 Interference with rights of hunters and trappers
20.1-01-32 Use of handguns while hunting with bow and arrow or crossbow
20.1-01-33 Exploitation of wildlife ‑ Penalty
20.1-01-34 Crossbow legal weapon
20.1-01-35 Hunting through the internet prohibited - Penalty
20.1-01-36 Suppressor and short‑barreled rifle allowed for hunting
20.1-01-37 Permission required for baiting ‑ Penalty

Chapter 20.1-02 - Game and Fish Department
Section Section Name
20.1-02-01 Director of the game and fish department ‑ Office to be maintained ‑ Appointment ‑ Term ‑ Removal
20.1-02-02 Oath of director
20.1-02-03 Compensation and expenses of director ‑ Audit and payment
20.1-02-04 Duties of director
20.1-02-05 Powers of director
20.1-02-05.1 Land acquisitions ‑ Statewide land acquisition plan
20.1-02-05.2 Private land access program ‑ Guidelines
20.1-02-06 Deputy director ‑ Appointment, removal, oath, reports
20.1-02-07 Chief game warden, district deputy game wardens, biologists, and technicians ‑ Appointment ‑ Removal
20.1-02-08 Oath of chief game warden
20.1-02-09 Supervision of chief game warden by director ‑ Records ‑ Reports
20.1-02-10 Special deputy game wardens ‑ Appointment, removal, compensation
20.1-02-11 Deputy game wardens supervised by director ‑ To make reports
20.1-02-12 Bond of deputy game wardens
20.1-02-13 Disqualification of game wardens
20.1-02-14 Writs served and executed by game wardens ‑ Peace officers and others to aid wardens, when
20.1-02-14.1 Uniform complaint and summons ‑ Promise to appear ‑ Penalty
20.1-02-15 Police powers of director, deputy director, and bonded appointees of director
20.1-02-15.1 Additional powers of director, deputy director, chief game wardens, or district game wardens
20.1-02-16 Director may pay rewards in connection with the conviction of violators ‑ Amounts ‑ Exceptions
20.1-02-16.1 Game and fish fund ‑ Use ‑ Required balance ‑ Budget section approval
20.1-02-16.2 Nongame wildlife fund established ‑ Uses ‑ Appropriation
20.1-02-16.3 Small and big game habitat restoration trust fund ‑ Advisory committee ‑ Transfer ‑ Continuing appropriation
20.1-02-16.4 Clam harvesting privilege fee
20.1-02-16.5 Motorboat programs and safety account ‑ Use
20.1-02-16.6 Motorboat programs and safety account ‑ Transfer from highway tax distribution fund
20.1-02-16.7 Aquatic nuisance species program fund
20.1-02-16.8 Waterfowl habitat improvement fund
20.1-02-17 Conditional assent to federal aid projects ‑ Proceeds from license fees and application to be used for administration of department
20.1-02-17.1 Procedures and conditions for land acquisitions for wildlife and fish restoration
20.1-02-17.2 Lands acquired by game and fish department to qualify as Garrison diversion mitigation lands
20.1-02-18 State's conditional consent to United States' acquisition of areas for migratory bird reservations ‑ State retains jurisdiction
20.1-02-18.1 Federal wildlife area acquisitions ‑ Submission to county commissioners, opportunity for public comment, and impact analysis required
20.1-02-18.2 Negotiation of leases, easements, and servitudes for wildlife production purposes
20.1-02-18.3 Suspension of federal authority to acquire interests in land
20.1-02-18.4 Wetlands mediation advisory board
20.1-02-18.5 Wetlands mediation advisory board ‑ Meetings ‑ Staff ‑ Compensation and expenses
20.1-02-18.6 Wetlands mediation advisory board ‑ Petition ‑ Mediation ‑ Hearing
20.1-02-19 Removal proceedings ‑ Game and fish hearing board
20.1-02-20 Time of hearing ‑ Notice of hearing and of determination
20.1-02-21 Suspension pending hearing
20.1-02-22 Appeal to district court
20.1-02-23 Game and fish advisory board ‑ Appointment ‑ Qualifications ‑ Term
20.1-02-24 Compensation
20.1-02-25 Meetings and duties
20.1-02-26 Mounted bighorn sheep trophy heads and horns ‑ Plugging or tagging required ‑ Rules
20.1-02-27 Public access program ‑ Private landowner assistance to promote public hunting access
20.1-02-28 Deerproof hay yard program
20.1-02-29 Protection of personal information of the public
20.1-02-30 Private land open to sportsmen program ‑ Biomass demonstration project
20.1-02-31 Deer reduction programs
20.1-02-32 Canada goose depredation kill permits
20.1-02-33 Fishing contests
20.1-02-34 Educational and community outreach programs

Chapter 20.1-03 - Licenses and Permits
Section Section Name
20.1-03-01 General penalty
20.1-03-01.1 Director to appoint and train instructors ‑ Prescribe course material and classroom sites ‑ Certify completion
20.1-03-01.2 Instruction required before issuance of hunting license ‑ Age limits ‑ Penalty
20.1-03-01.3 Exemptions
20.1-03-01.4 Additional education requirement for bowhunters ‑ Standards ‑ Penalty
20.1-03-01.5 Apprentice hunter validation
20.1-03-02 General game license ‑ Stamps allowed for specific licenses
20.1-03-03 Licenses to hunt, trap, or fish required of residents
20.1-03-03.1 General game license not required for hunting on Indian land
20.1-03-04 When licenses to hunt, fish, or trap not required of residents
20.1-03-04.1 When license to take frogs not required of residents
20.1-03-05 Application for resident general game, fur‑bearer, or fishing license ‑ Contents
20.1-03-06 Contents of resident general game, fur‑bearer, or fishing licenses ‑ Licenses not transferable ‑ Resident family fishing license
20.1-03-07 Licenses to hunt, trap, or fish required of nonresidents
20.1-03-07.1 Nonresident waterfowl hunting license required
20.1-03-07.2 Nonresident youth hunting licenses
20.1-03-07.3 Nonresident spring white goose license
20.1-03-08 When licenses to fish not required of nonresident
20.1-03-09 Application for nonresident general game or fishing license ‑ Contents
20.1-03-10 Contents of nonresident general game, fishing, or reciprocal trapping licenses ‑ Licenses not transferable ‑ Nonresident short‑term fishing license
20.1-03-10.1 Trout and salmon license stamp
20.1-03-11 License to hunt big game required ‑ Limitations on licenses
20.1-03-11.1 Combination license ‑ Director authorized to establish
20.1-03-11.2 Hunting outfitters ‑ White‑tailed deer licenses ‑ Fees
20.1-03-11.3 Early Canada goose season
20.1-03-11.4 Deer lottery license fee donation to private land open to sportsmen option
20.1-03-11.5 Purchase of bonus points awarded for lotteries
20.1-03-12 Schedule of fees for licenses and permits
20.1-03-12.1 Habitat restoration stamp required ‑ Use of revenue ‑ Land purchases not allowed
20.1-03-12.2 Hunting license and permit application fees
20.1-03-12.3 Fishing, combination, and waterfowl license surcharge
20.1-03-12.4 Nonresident license surcharge ‑ Fishing conservation fund ‑ Continuing appropriation
20.1-03-12.5 Waterfowl habitat restoration electronic stamp required - Use of revenue
20.1-03-13 Stocking and propagation of upland game
20.1-03-14 Practicing taxidermy for pay without a license unlawful
20.1-03-15 Taxidermist's license ‑ Who to issue
20.1-03-16 Records required of licensed taxidermists ‑ Contents ‑ Inspection of records and unmounted specimens by game officials ‑ Penalty
20.1-03-17 Issuance of licenses ‑ Who to issue ‑ Disposition of proceeds
20.1-03-18 Agents to file certain licenses ‑ Game officials may inspect file ‑ Return of unused supplies
20.1-03-19 Remittances by agents to the director
20.1-03-20 Bonds of agents applicable to duties imposed by this title
20.1-03-21 Failure to turn over money collected under provisions of this title unlawful ‑ Penalty
20.1-03-22 Buying or shipping green furs ‑ License required ‑ Expiration of license
20.1-03-23 Records to be kept by licensed dealers in green furs ‑ Report to director ‑ Penalty
20.1-03-24 Transportation of game or fish by residents having hunting, fishing, or fur‑bearer licenses
20.1-03-24.1 Permits for the transportation of big game
20.1-03-25 Transportation of game or fish by nonresidents having a hunting, fur‑bearer, or fishing license
20.1-03-26 Nonresidents ‑ Taking and transporting of game birds ‑ License
20.1-03-27 Proof of license to be provided officers upon demand ‑ Penalty
20.1-03-28 Duplicate licenses or permits
20.1-03-29 Making misrepresentation in application for, or alteration in, license or permit unlawful
20.1-03-30 Application for license issued by lottery ‑ Forfeiture of fee if not eligible to apply
20.1-03-31 Using or claiming as one's own the license or permit of another person unlawful
20.1-03-32 Computer‑generated license
20.1-03-33 When an individual considered licensed
20.1-03-34 Signature and possession requirements
20.1-03-35 Social security number to be furnished
20.1-03-36 Guides and outfitters to be licensed
20.1-03-36.1 Fee for guide or outfitter license
20.1-03-36.2 Guides and outfitters licenses
20.1-03-37 Guides and outfitters license qualifications
20.1-03-38 Licensing guides and outfitters by the department ‑ Rules ‑ Inspections
20.1-03-39 Guides and outfitters restrictions
20.1-03-40 Penalty
20.1-03-41 Director's powers for immediate suspension
20.1-03-42 Guiding on prohibited lands

Chapter 20.1-04 - Birds, Regulations
Section Section Name
20.1-04-01 General penalty
20.1-04-02 Game birds protected
20.1-04-02.1 Game bird parts ‑ Decorative purposes
20.1-04-03 Harmless wild birds protected ‑ Imported songbirds as domestic pets may be possessed and sold
20.1-04-04 Nests and eggs of protected birds protected
20.1-04-05 Golden eagle, bald eagle protected
20.1-04-06 Possession limit of game birds
20.1-04-07 Governor's proclamation concerning the taking of wild turkeys ‑ Youth spring wild turkey licenses ‑ Spring wild turkey licenses
20.1-04-07.1 Spring wild turkey licenses ‑ Nonprofit organizations
20.1-04-08 Red, yellow, or orange color to be displayed by hunters of wild turkeys ‑ Exception
20.1-04-09 Guns lawfully usable in pursuing or taking game birds ‑ Penalty
20.1-04-10 Shell‑holding capacity of shotguns used in taking game birds restricted ‑ Plugs authorized ‑ Penalty
20.1-04-11 Blinds, boats, and decoys lawfully usable in taking ducks and geese
20.1-04-12 When gun dogs not to be trained or permitted to run loose ‑ Exceptions ‑ Penalty
20.1-04-12.1 Gun dog activities ‑ Permit required ‑ Fee
20.1-04-12.2 Gun dog training area ‑ Permit
20.1-04-13 When harmful wild birds may be killed
20.1-04-14 Use of propane exploders ‑ Penalty
20.1-04-15 Pheasant season ‑ Opening

Chapter 20.1-05 - Big Game Animals, Regulations
Section Section Name
20.1-05-01 General penalty
20.1-05-02 Big game animals protected
20.1-05-02.1 Unattended dogs harassing or killing big game animals
20.1-05-03 Season for taking and transporting big game ‑ Bag limit
20.1-05-04 Using certain animals and artificial lights in taking big game unlawful
20.1-05-05 Prima facie proof of hunting or attempting to hunt big game animals unlawfully
20.1-05-06 Big game hunters to wear daylight fluorescent orange garments ‑ Exception ‑ Penalty
20.1-05-07 When seals to be attached to carcasses of big game animals ‑ Director to furnish seals
20.1-05-08 Taking of big game by blind persons
20.1-05-09 Hunting big game animals using supplemental feed not prohibited or restricted (Expired effective August 1, 2029)

Chapter 20.1-05.1 - Special Allocation Hunting License
Section Section Name
20.1-05.1-01 Special allocation hunting license authorization
20.1-05.1-02 Discretionary special allocation hunting license authorization

Chapter 20.1-06 - Fish, Frog, and Turtle Regulations
Section Section Name
20.1-06-01 General penalty
20.1-06-02 Fish protected ‑ Penalty
20.1-06-03 Legal size of fish
20.1-06-04 Possession of seines, setlines, fishtraps
20.1-06-05 Removing undesirable fish
20.1-06-06 Illegal methods for taking fish
20.1-06-07 Fishhouses ‑ Removal ‑ Penalty
20.1-06-08 Governor's proclamation concerning spearfishing from dark houses
20.1-06-09 Deposit of refuse in fishing waters
20.1-06-10 Commercial sales of fish
20.1-06-11 Fish legally taken out of state
20.1-06-12 Regulations governing private fish hatcheries
20.1-06-13 Property rights ‑ Fish wild by nature
20.1-06-14 Live bait wholesalers and retailers ‑ License
20.1-06-15 Fishways at dams
20.1-06-16 Turtles not to be taken without permit or contract from director
20.1-06-17 Frogs ‑ Season for taking ‑ Rules

Chapter 20.1-07 - Fur-Bearing Animals, Regulations
Section Section Name
20.1-07-01 General penalty
20.1-07-02 Property rights ‑ Wild fur‑bearing animals
20.1-07-03 Fur‑bearing animals which are protected not to be taken or disturbed during closed seasons
20.1-07-03.1 Use of snares for taking coyotes ‑ Restrictions ‑ Identification ‑ Snare standards
20.1-07-04 Depredating fur‑bearing animals ‑ Destruction and disposition
20.1-07-05 Manner of taking protected fur‑bearing animals restricted ‑ Destruction of property of others unlawful ‑ Penalty
20.1-07-06 Unlawful possession of fur‑bearers ‑ Each violation is a distinct offense

Chapter 20.1-08 - Governor's Proclamations
Section Section Name
20.1-08-01 Orders and proclamations have force of law ‑ Penalty
20.1-08-02 Governor may vary statutory open and closed season by order or proclamation
20.1-08-03 Limitations on governor's powers
20.1-08-04 Contents of governor's order or proclamation relating to the taking of big game, small game, fish, and fur‑bearers ‑ Special permits
20.1-08-04.1 Governor's proclamation concerning the hunting of bighorn sheep ‑ Certain license recipients not eligible to apply again
20.1-08-04.2 Governor's proclamation concerning the hunting of moose ‑ Raffle
20.1-08-04.3 Governor's proclamation concerning fishhouses
20.1-08-04.4 Governor's proclamation concerning underwater spearfishing
20.1-08-04.5 Governor's proclamation concerning the hunting of deer with muzzleloading firearms
20.1-08-04.6 Governor's proclamation concerning the hunting of elk ‑ Special elk depredation management licenses
20.1-08-04.7 Governor's proclamation concerning the hunting of predators
20.1-08-04.8 Governor's proclamation concerning the hunting of mule deer ‑ Mule deer foundation raffle and auction
20.1-08-04.9 Small game proclamation ‑ Pheasants
20.1-08-04.10 Governor's proclamation concerning restrictions on cervidae carcass importation due to chronic wasting disease
20.1-08-04.11 Governor's executive order or proclamation declaring animal health emergency
20.1-08-04.12 Governor's proclamation concerning the hunting of antelope ‑ North Dakota hunter educators association raffle
20.1-08-04.13 Governor's proclamation concerning once‑in‑a‑lifetime big game hunts for youth with cancer or a life-threatening illness ‑ Rules
20.1-08-04.14 Governor's proclamation concerning the hunting of elk - Annie's house at Bottineau winter park raffle
20.1-08-05 Proclamation to be published ‑ Exceptions ‑ Period proclamation is in effect

Chapter 20.1-09 - Propagation of Protected Birds and Animals
Section Section Name
20.1-09-01 General penalty
20.1-09-02 Permits to propagate, domesticate, or possess birds or animals
20.1-09-03 Contents of application for permit to propagate, domesticate, or possess live birds or animals
20.1-09-04 Reports to director by persons holding propagation permits ‑ Contents of reports
20.1-09-05 Sale, collection, and transportation of birds, animals, and eggs held for propagation ‑ Director's consent necessary

Chapter 20.1-10 - Confiscation
Section Section Name
20.1-10-01 Property unlawfully taken, transported, or used to be confiscated by certain game and fish officials ‑ Procedure
20.1-10-02 Wildlife packed or commingled with contraband must be confiscated
20.1-10-03 Confiscated property ‑ Courts having jurisdiction ‑ Requisites for disposition
20.1-10-04 Who to sell confiscated property ‑ Bills of sale ‑ Disposition of proceeds of sale
20.1-10-05 Confiscated perishable property may be sold without court order ‑ Who may sell
20.1-10-06 Search warrants ‑ Issuance ‑ Contents
20.1-10-07 Property seized under warrant ‑ Officer's return to describe ‑ Safekeeping ‑ Disposal

Chapter 20.1-11 - Game Refuges and Game Management Areas
Section Section Name
20.1-11-01 General penalty
20.1-11-02 Game refuges on privately owned or leased lands ‑ How established
20.1-11-03 Game refuges on lakes for migratory game birds ‑ How established
20.1-11-04 Game refuges on public lands may be established by director ‑ Duration of public land refuges
20.1-11-05 Establishment of state game or fish management areas
20.1-11-06 Public record of state game refuges to be kept by director ‑ Contents of record
20.1-11-07 Game refuges, game management areas to be posted by director ‑ Inscription on signs ‑ Location
20.1-11-08 Hunting and trapping within refuge prohibited ‑ Exception in case of carnivorous birds or animals
20.1-11-09 When predatory animals on state game refuges may be destroyed by persons designated by director
20.1-11-10 Director to mark game farms, refuges, management areas, breeding and resting places ‑ Destroying or defacing signs unlawful
20.1-11-11 Landowner consent before posting
20.1-11-12 Acquisition of school lands for wildlife restoration projects
20.1-11-13 Hunting or trapping within refuge prohibited ‑ Exception
20.1-11-14 Property abandoned on state game refuges, leased or managed real property, and state game or fish management areas

Chapter 20.1-12 - Private Shooting Preserves
Section Section Name
20.1-12-01 General penalty
20.1-12-02 Operating permit for shooting preserve
20.1-12-03 Prerequisites for the issuance of permits ‑ Bonds
20.1-12-04 Types of game that may be hunted on shooting preserve ‑ Identification of game
20.1-12-05 Operation of shooting preserve ‑ Season ‑ Search of premises permitted
20.1-12-06 Game birds to be tagged
20.1-12-06.1 Game birds harvested
20.1-12-07 Guest register and records to be maintained
20.1-12-08 Rules to be adopted by the director
20.1-12-09 Revocation of permit
20.1-12-10 Administrative Agencies Practice Act to apply

Chapter 20.1-13 - Boating Regulation
Section Section Name
20.1-13-01 General penalty
20.1-13-02 Operation of unnumbered and unlicensed motorboats prohibited ‑ Penalty
20.1-13-02.1 Operation of motorboat without payment of aquatic nuisance species fee prohibited ‑ Penalty
20.1-13-03 Identification number and license ‑ Penalty
20.1-13-03.1 Manufacture and sale of outboard motors
20.1-13-03.2 Outboard motor ‑ Serial number removed ‑ Penalty
20.1-13-04 Rules ‑ Licensing watercraft for hire ‑ Annual inspection ‑ Penalty
20.1-13-05 Equipment ‑ Penalty
20.1-13-06 Exemption from numbering provisions of this chapter
20.1-13-07 Prohibited operation ‑ Penalty
20.1-13-07.1 Regulation of noise from boats ‑ Penalty
20.1-13-08 Collisions, accidents, casualties, and liability
20.1-13-09 Transmittal of information
20.1-13-10 Water skis, surfboard, and barefoot skiing ‑ Penalty
20.1-13-11 Regattas, races, marine parades, tournaments, or exhibitions
20.1-13-12 Local regulation prohibited
20.1-13-13 Owner's civil liability
20.1-13-14 Rules ‑ Enforcement
20.1-13-15 Declaration of policy and purpose
20.1-13-16 Boating safety program
20.1-13-17 Conformity with applicable federal boat and associated equipment safety standards ‑ Penalty
20.1-13-18 Termination of unsafe use
20.1-13-19 Display of labels evidencing compliance
20.1-13-20 Personal flotation devices
20.1-13-21 Evidence of tax payment or exemption

Chapter 20.1-13.1 - Intoxication Testing of Boat Operators
Section Section Name
20.1-13.1-01 Implied consent to determine alcohol concentration and presence of drugs
20.1-13.1-02 Chemical test of operator in serious bodily injury or fatal accident
20.1-13.1-03 Individuals qualified to administer chemical test and opportunity for additional test
20.1-13.1-04 Consent of person incapable of refusal not withdrawn
20.1-13.1-05 Action following chemical test result for a motorboat or vessel operator
20.1-13.1-06 Revocation of privilege to operate motorboat or vessel upon refusal to submit to testing
20.1-13.1-07 Administrative sanction for operating motorboat or vessel while having certain drug concentrations
20.1-13.1-08 Administrative hearing on request
20.1-13.1-09 Judicial review
20.1-13.1-10 Interpretation of chemical tests
20.1-13.1-11 Proof of refusal admissible in any action or proceeding
20.1-13.1-12 Effect of evidence of chemical test
20.1-13.1-13 Liability
20.1-13.1-14 Operation of motorboat or vessel during period of prohibition ‑ Penalty

Chapter 20.1-14 - Falconry
Section Section Name
20.1-14-01 General penalty
20.1-14-02 Definitions
20.1-14-03 Departmental authority

Chapter 20.1-15 - Intoxication Testing of Hunters
Section Section Name
20.1-15-01 Implied consent to determine alcohol concentration and presence of drugs
20.1-15-02 Chemical test of hunter in serious bodily injury or fatal accident
20.1-15-03 Individuals qualified to administer chemical test and opportunity for additional test
20.1-15-04 Consent of person incapable of refusal not withdrawn
20.1-15-05 Action following chemical test result for a hunter
20.1-15-06 Revocation of privilege to hunt upon refusal to submit to testing
20.1-15-07 Administrative sanction for being afield with a gun or other firearm or a bow and arrow while having certain drug concentrations
20.1-15-08 Administrative hearing on request
20.1-15-09 Judicial review
20.1-15-10 Credit for suspension of hunting privileges
20.1-15-11 Interpretation of chemical tests
20.1-15-12 Proof of refusal admissible in any action or proceeding
20.1-15-13 Effect of evidence of chemical test
20.1-15-14 Liability
20.1-15-15 Screening tests

Chapter 20.1-16 - Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact
Section Section Name
20.1-16-01 Interstate wildlife violator compact
20.1-16-02 Department authorization to effect purposes of compact
20.1-16-03 Reciprocal recognition of license suspensions ‑ Suspension of privileges for conviction in participating state ‑ Penalty
20.1-16-04 Suspension of privileges for failure to comply with citation issued in participating state ‑ Penalty
20.1-16-05 Hearing on suspension

Chapter 20.1-17 - Aquatic Nuisance Species
Section Section Name
20.1-17-01 Prevention and control of aquatic nuisance species
20.1-17-02 Compensation and expenses of appointive members of the aquatic nuisance committee
20.1-17-03 Management plan
20.1-17-04 Inspection of watercraft
20.1-17-05 Infested waters ‑ Restricted activities
20.1-17-06 Prohibited activities
20.1-17-07 Standard
20.1-17-08 Seizure
20.1-17-09 Penalty

Title 21 - Governmental Finance

Chapter 21-01 - Payment and Registration of Warrants
Section Section Name
21-01-01 Definitions
21-01-02 Warrant ‑ Order of payment
21-01-03 Maximum amount of warrants or indebtedness ‑ Violation of provisions ‑ Liability ‑ Penalty
21-01-04 Warrants for current expenses
21-01-05 Warrants for salaries and official publications ‑ Payable one‑half in cash prior to other warrants
21-01-06 Registration of warrants ‑ Rate of interest
21-01-07 Warrant register ‑ By whom kept ‑ Form
21-01-08 Treasurer to notify holder to present warrant ‑ Order of payment
21-01-09 Cashbook and register to be footed daily and closed annually ‑ Penalty for failure
21-01-10 Cashbook and register open to inspection
21-01-11 Failure to register warrants ‑ Liability of treasurer

Chapter 21-02 - Certificates of Indebtedness
Section Section Name
21-02-01 Definitions
21-02-02 Certificates of indebtedness ‑ By whom issued ‑ Term ‑ Interest ‑ General obligation
21-02-03 Certificate of county auditor
21-02-04 Signing false certificates ‑ Penalty
21-02-05 Record of certificates of indebtedness issued against levied and uncollected taxes
21-02-06 Certifying amount of uncollected taxes
21-02-07 Authorizing resolution ‑ Sinking fund
21-02-08 Percentage of current taxes used to pay delinquent certificates of indebtedness
21-02-09 Certificates ‑ Payable in order or before maturity
21-02-10 Taxing districts exempt from certain provisions
21-02-11 Advertising for bids ‑ When required ‑ Procedure similar to bond sales
21-02-12 Unlawful for officer to accept compensation from bidder
21-02-13 Certificates of indebtedness in anticipation of revenue to be received from the state
21-02-14 Presumption of validity
21-02-15 Certificate of indebtedness exempt from state taxation ‑ Review for exemption from federal taxation

Chapter 21-02.1 - Evidence of Indebtedness Proceedings - Judicial Review
Section Section Name
21-02.1-01 Proceedings to judicially confirm evidence of indebtedness proceedings
21-02.1-02 Petition by political subdivision of the state for court to examine and approve evidence of indebtedness proceedings ‑ Contents of petition
21-02.1-03 Hearing of petition ‑ Notice of filing and hearing
21-02.1-04 Answer to petition ‑ Defense by person interested
21-02.1-05 Powers of court upon trial ‑ Amendment of petition
21-02.1-06 Conclusion of hearing ‑ Findings ‑ Decree ‑ Costs of hearing ‑ Filing copies of findings

Chapter 21-03 - Bonds
Section Section Name
21-03-01 Definitions
21-03-02 Provisions not applicable to certain issues
21-03-03 Irregularities do not vitiate bonds
21-03-03.1 Validation of certain school district bond issues
21-03-04 Grant of power to borrow ‑ General limitations of indebtedness
21-03-05 Limitation applicable to independent municipal indebtedness
21-03-06 Purposes and specific limitations of bond issues
21-03-06.1 School district voter approval of building authority or other indirect funding methods - Building construction project approval
21-03-07 Election required ‑ Exceptions
21-03-08 Maximum interest rate, maturity, and denominations
21-03-09 Initial resolution ‑ Form
21-03-10 Initial resolution ‑ How adopted
21-03-10.1 School districts ‑ Use of bond funds
21-03-11 Elections ‑ When and how called and held
21-03-12 Notice of election to be given
21-03-13 Ballot ‑ Contents
21-03-14 Bonds issued without an election
21-03-15 Direct, annual, irrepealable tax
21-03-16 Authority to borrow and issue bonds ‑ When complete
21-03-17 Record of proceedings
21-03-18 Form and contents of bonds
21-03-19 Bonds ‑ Terms
21-03-20 Interest ‑ Ceases at maturity unless presented for payment
21-03-21 Execution of bonds
21-03-21.1 Attorney general to give opinion on legal sufficiency of investments
21-03-22 Recording of bonds
21-03-23 Bond record
21-03-24 Destruction of bonds not sold within three years
21-03-25 Bonds ‑ Advertised for bids ‑ Exception
21-03-26 Bonds ‑ Call for bids ‑ How advertised
21-03-27 Bids ‑ Where received ‑ Record
21-03-27.1 Sealed bids
21-03-28 Bids ‑ Accompanied by draft ‑ Sale to best bidder ‑ Rejection of all bids
21-03-29 Unlawful for official to accept compensation from bidder
21-03-30 Municipal bonds ‑ Private sale to United States or state agencies
21-03-31 Notice to state or state departments
21-03-32 Departments prohibited from purchasing bonds at higher prices within five years
21-03-33 Penalty for noncompliance
21-03-34 Registration of ownership of bonds ‑ How made
21-03-35 Effect of registration ‑ Discharge therefrom
21-03-36 Money borrowed or payable to be lawful money of United States
21-03-37 Appointment of fiscal agents
21-03-38 Bond proceeds ‑ Kept in separate fund ‑ Protection of purchaser
21-03-38.1 Disposal of bond proceeds
21-03-39 Ancillary contract authorized
21-03-40 Sinking funds ‑ Custodian
21-03-41 Sinking funds ‑ Duty of county treasurer
21-03-42 Sinking fund ‑ Sources and uses
21-03-43 Investment of sinking funds
21-03-44 Sinking fund ‑ Use for unauthorized purpose
21-03-45 Sinking fund ‑ Surplus placed in general fund
21-03-46 Municipalities in more than one county
21-03-47 Limitation of action
21-03-48 Penalty for diversion of sinking and interest funds
21-03-49 Penalty for diversion of borrowed money fund

Chapter 21-03.1 - Registration of Public Obligations
Section Section Name
21-03.1-01 Definitions
21-03.1-02 System of registration
21-03.1-03 Execution ‑ Authentication
21-03.1-04 Signatures
21-03.1-05 Seal
21-03.1-06 Agents ‑ Depositories
21-03.1-07 Costs ‑ Collection
21-03.1-08 Security for deposits
21-03.1-09 Public records ‑ Locations
21-03.1-10 Applicability ‑ Determination
21-03.1-11 Construction
21-03.1-12 Amendment or repeal ‑ Effect

Chapter 21-04 - Depositories of Public Funds
Section Section Name
21-04-01 Definitions
21-04-02 State funds to be deposited in Bank of North Dakota
21-04-03 Funds of public corporations to be deposited in designated depository
21-04-04 Money deposited promptly ‑ Withdrawal ‑ Penalty
21-04-05 Financial institution ‑ Designation as depository
21-04-06 Designating public depositories where there is only one financial institution or no financial institution
21-04-07 Limitation on county deposit in financial institution
21-04-08 Bond of depository ‑ Approval or disapproval ‑ Term
21-04-09 Pledge of security in place of depository bond
21-04-09.1 Letters of credit for public deposits ‑ Security interest ‑ Priority ‑ Written agreement
21-04-10 Interest payable to financial institution ‑ Sale of pledged securities on default
21-04-11 Record of securities ‑ Reapproval semiannually
21-04-12 Termination of depository relationship
21-04-13 Board meetings ‑ Designating depositories
21-04-14 Proposals for deposit
21-04-15 Townships and public school districts ‑ Selection of depositories at any time
21-04-16 When no bonds are required
21-04-17 When bonds are required
21-04-18 Interest or dividend rates
21-04-19 Itemized statements
21-04-20 Report of the treasurer
21-04-21 Public corporations with less than five hundred dollars
21-04-22 Funds deposited ‑ Custodian exonerated
21-04-23 Penalty
21-04-24 All public funds are governed by provisions of chapter

Chapter 21-05 - Claims Against Townships and Counties
Section Section Name
21-05-01 Claims against township or county ‑ How accounts stated
21-05-02 Accounts may be verified
21-05-03 Additional proof may be required
21-05-04 Penalty
21-05-05 Voucher form
21-05-06 What accounts not verified
21-05-07 Consideration of account ‑ Action thereon
21-05-08 Penalty for auditing account not itemized

Chapter 21-06 - Miscellaneous Provisions
Section Section Name
21-06-01 Duplicate obligation ‑ Issuance
21-06-02 Payment of defaced or lost obligation
21-06-03 Duplication or payment ‑ By whom ordered ‑ Proof and bond or signed written agreement required
21-06-04 Record to be kept
21-06-05 Documents which may be destroyed ‑ When
21-06-06 Procedure for destruction of documents
21-06-07 Political subdivisions may invest funds
21-06-08 Authority to contract with the federal government ‑ Delegation of authority
21-06-09 Authorization to make loans or accept grants
21-06-10 Moneys received through leasing of lands acquired by United States for flood control distributed to counties for schools and roads
21-06-11 Expenditure of federal revenue‑sharing moneys
21-06-12 Use of public funds or property for nonprofit education foundations ‑ Public purposes

Chapter 21-07 - Sinking Fund Levy and Collection Records
Section Section Name
21-07-01 County auditor to deliver to county treasurer schedule of municipal tax levies for sinking funds
21-07-02 County treasurer to keep record of each separate municipal levy for sinking fund
21-07-03 County treasurer to deliver to municipal treasurer statement showing amount remitted to sinking fund of municipality
21-07-04 Penalty
Chapter 21-08 - The 1959 Bond Validating Act [Repealed]

Chapter 21-09 - Bond Validating Act
Section Section Name
21-09-01 Citation
21-09-02 Definitions
21-09-03 Validation of bonds and incidental proceedings
21-09-04 Matters validated
21-09-05 Application of chapter

Chapter 21-10 - State Investment Board
Section Section Name
21-10-01 State investment board ‑ Membership ‑ Term ‑ Compensation ‑ Advisory council
21-10-02 Board ‑ Powers and duties
21-10-02.1 Board ‑ Policies on investment goals and objectives and asset allocation
21-10-03 Cooperation with Bank of North Dakota
21-10-04 Board ‑ Meetings
21-10-05 Investment director ‑ Powers and duties
21-10-06 Funds under management of board ‑ Accounts
21-10-06.1 Board ‑ Investment reports
21-10-06.2 Investment costs
21-10-06.3 Legacy fund disclosure website
21-10-07 Legal investments
21-10-07.1 Prudent investor rule ‑ Exception
21-10-08 Reserves ‑ Percentage limitations
21-10-08.1 Social investment ‑ Prohibition
21-10-09 Personal profit prohibited ‑ Penalty
21-10-10 State investment board fund ‑ Cost of operation of board
21-10-11 Legacy and budget stabilization fund advisory board
21-10-12 Legacy fund definitions
21-10-13 Legacy earnings fund ‑ State treasurer ‑ Transfers
Chapter 21-11 - Natural Resources Development Bond Issue [Repealed]

Chapter 21-12 - Private Activity Bond Ceiling Allocation
Section Section Name
21-12-01 Definitions
21-12-02 Allocation of ceiling
21-12-03 Order in which allocations issued
21-12-04 Requirements of allocations

Chapter 21-13 - Political Subdivision Borrowing
Section Section Name
21-13-01 Definitions
21-13-02 Political subdivision authority to enter agreement for bank or credit union loans
21-13-03 Limit on amount of loans - Loan terms
21-13-04 Delinquent loans

Title 22 - Guaranty, Indemnity, and Suretyship

Chapter 22-01 - Guaranty
Section Section Name
22-01-01 Definitions
22-01-02 Knowledge or consent of principal unnecessary to guaranty
22-01-03 Original obligation sufficient consideration ‑ Exception
22-01-04 Guaranty to be in writing ‑ Exception ‑ Consideration need not be expressed
22-01-05 When a guaranty need not be in writing
22-01-06 Acceptance of offer to guaranty required ‑ Exception in case of absolute guaranty
22-01-06.1 When notice of acceptance to guarantor or surety required
22-01-06.2 Surety or guarantor may withdraw within ten days
22-01-06.3 When account furnished surety or guarantor
22-01-06.4 Surety or guarantor may withdraw at any time
22-01-06.5 Public policy
22-01-07 Guaranty of contract the terms of which are unsettled ‑ Interpretation
22-01-08 Guaranty of solvency ‑ Failure to take proceedings to collect ‑ Removal of principal from state
22-01-09 Guaranty deemed unconditional ‑ Exception
22-01-10 Guarantor of payment is liable upon default of principal ‑ Demand or notice not required
22-01-11 Liability on conditional obligation ‑ When notice to guarantor required
22-01-12 Limitations upon obligation of guarantor
22-01-13 Nonliability of guarantor on unlawful contract ‑ Personal disability of principal
22-01-14 Revocation of continuing guaranty
22-01-15 When guarantor exonerated
22-01-16 Void or voidable promise of creditor does not exonerate
22-01-17 Guarantor liability not revived after exoneration
22-01-18 Reduction of obligation by partial performance
22-01-19 Delay on creditor's part does not exonerate guarantor
22-01-20 Indemnified guarantor ‑ Liability
22-01-21 Discharge of principal by operation of law does not constitute exoneration

Chapter 22-02 - Indemnity
Section Section Name
22-02-01 Indemnity defined
22-02-02 When indemnity against unlawful act void
22-02-03 Indemnity against wrongful act done is valid ‑ Exception
22-02-04 Indemnity against acts of certain person includes agents
22-02-05 Indemnification of several persons includes each person
22-02-06 Indemnitor jointly and separately liable
22-02-07 Rules applied in interpretation of a contract of indemnity
22-02-08 Engagement to answer for violation of duty of another ‑ Reimbursement
22-02-09 When sureties in indemnity contracts called bail ‑ Provisions governing bail
22-02-10 Indemnity agreement in motor carrier transportation contracts void

Chapter 22-03 - Suretyship
Section Section Name
22-03-01 Surety defined
22-03-02 Surety appearing as principal may show status as surety ‑ Exception
22-03-03 Limitations on liability of surety
22-03-04 Interpreting contract of suretyship
22-03-05 Suretyship survives judgment
22-03-06 Exoneration of surety ‑ Methods
22-03-07 Rights of surety same as rights of guarantor
22-03-08 Surety may require creditors to proceed against principal
22-03-09 Surety may compel principal to perform obligation when due
22-03-10 Reimbursement of surety by principal ‑ Claims for reimbursement against others
22-03-11 Remedies of surety ‑ Contribution from cosureties
22-03-12 Security to which surety is entitled ‑ Subrogation
22-03-13 Property of surety and principal hypothecated ‑ Property of principal applied to discharge of obligation
22-03-14 Creditor entitled to security of debtor given to surety
22-03-15 Joint control over moneys and assets of fiduciary
Chapter 22-04 - Letter of Credit [Repealed]

Title 23 - Health and Safety

Chapter 23-01 - Health Division
Section Section Name
23-01-01 Health division ‑ Officers
23-01-01.1 Department of health and human services to replace state department of health and consolidated laboratories
23-01-01.2 State department of health designated primary state environmental agency
23-01-02 Health council ‑ Members, terms of office, compensation, officers, meetings
23-01-02.1 Hospital utilization committees ‑ Internal quality assurance review committees ‑ Reports ‑ Immunity
23-01-03 Powers and duties of the health council
23-01-03.1 Newborn metabolic and genetic disease screening tests
23-01-03.2 Duties of the health council
23-01-03.3 Long‑term care nursing scholarship and loan repayment grant program
23-01-04 Effect of rules and regulations
23-01-04.1 Rulemaking authority and procedure
23-01-04.2 Legislative intent ‑ Health vaccination charges
23-01-04.3 Alternative health care services pilot project ‑ Application ‑ Notice ‑ Hearing ‑ Approval ‑ Duration
23-01-05 Health officer ‑ Qualifications, salary, term, duties
23-01-05.1 Organ or tissue transplant assistance administration ‑ Standing appropriation
23-01-05.2 Epinephrine prescription, distribution, possession, or use ‑ Immunity from liability
23-01-05.3 Immunization data
23-01-05.4 Department to employ state forensic examiner ‑ Qualifications ‑ Duties
23-01-05.5 Autopsy reports, working papers, and images ‑ Confidential ‑ Exceptions
23-01-06 Biennial report ‑ Contents
23-01-07 Structure of department
23-01-07.1 Powers and duties of the public health division
23-01-07.2 Powers and duties of the central public health laboratory
23-01-07.3 Surge staffing
23-01-08 Directors of divisions ‑ Deputy ‑ Appointment, salary, duties
23-01-08.1 Criminal history background checks
23-01-09 Duties of director of consolidated laboratories branch
23-01-09.1 Duties of state toxicologist
23-01-10 Office space
23-01-11 Acceptance of funds and right to qualify for benefits under federal laws authorized
23-01-12 Hospital records to be kept at direction of department
23-01-13 Blood plasma ‑ Obtaining, storing, and distributing
23-01-14 Department of health and human services authorized to transfer future accumulated fees
23-01-15 Research studies confidential ‑ Penalty
23-01-16 Dairy products ‑ Joint standards
23-01-17 Noise harmful to health and safety ‑ Power to regulate ‑ Hearings ‑ Appeal ‑ Penalty ‑ Injunction
23-01-18 State department of health responsible for control of rabies
23-01-19 Extermination of rabies
23-01-20 Traumatic head injury defined
23-01-21 Central registry of traumatic head injury ‑ Establishment ‑ Reports
23-01-22 Department to employ waste management facility inspectors
23-01-23 Permit or investigatory hearings ‑ Exemption from chapters 28‑32 and 54‑57
23-01-24 Health care cost and quality review program ‑ Penalty
23-01-25 Commercial feed, insecticide, fungicide, rodenticide, fertilizer, and soil conditioner laws ‑ Laboratory function
23-01-26 Department ‑ Indirect cost recoveries
23-01-27 Donated dental services program
23-01-28 Combined purchasing with local public health units ‑ Continuing appropriation
23-01-29 Bone marrow donor education
23-01-30 Zoning regulation of concentrated animal feeding operations ‑ Central repository
23-01-31 North Dakota health information technology steering committee
23-01-32 Viral hepatitis program ‑ Vaccination ‑ Study
23-01-33 Human papilloma virus ‑ Information
23-01-34 Children with special health care needs ‑ Program administration
23-01-35 Tattooing, body piercing, branding, subdermal implants, or scarification ‑ License ‑ Fee ‑ Adoption of rules ‑ Exemptions ‑ Injury reports ‑ Penalty
23-01-36 Appeal from permit proceedings
23-01-37 Survey program ‑ Health care facilities construction or renovation projects ‑ Innovation waivers ‑ Continuing appropriation
23-01-38 Electronic drug prior authorization and transmission - Limitations
23-01-39 Immunization program ‑ Provider choice ‑ Purchasing
23-01-40 Diabetes goals and plans ‑ Report to legislative management
23-01-41 Autism spectrum disorder database ‑ Rulemaking ‑ Confidentiality
23-01-42 Opioid antagonist prescription, distribution, possession, or use ‑ Immunity from liability
23-01-43 Mammogram results
23-01-44 Syringe or needle exchange program ‑ Authorization

Chapter 23-01.1 - Health Care Data Committee
Section Section Name
23-01.1-01 Health data committee of state health council ‑ Membership ‑ Appointment by chairman of health council
23-01.1-02 Powers of health data committee
23-01.1-02.1 Publication of comparative physician fee information
23-01.1-03 Publication of a directory of licensed physicians
23-01.1-04 Administrative authority of health data committee ‑ Administrative support ‑ Authority to acquire data
23-01.1-05 Confidentiality of certain records ‑ Immunity for providing information
23-01.1-06 Fees for providing extraordinary data or reports
23-01.1-07 Civil penalty

Chapter 23-01.2 - Trauma and Emergency Medical System
Section Section Name
23-01.2-01 Trauma system established
23-01.2-02 Physician immunity for voluntary medical direction
23-01.2-03 Trauma center designation
23-01.2-04 Medical director

Chapter 23-01.3 - Health Information Protection
Section Section Name
23-01.3-01 Definitions
23-01.3-02 Disclosure of protected health information ‑ In general
23-01.3-03 Disclosure of a patient's own record
23-01.3-04 Nonpublic disclosure to a public health authority
23-01.3-05 Nonpublic disclosure in emergency circumstances
23-01.3-06 Disclosure for law enforcement purposes
23-01.3-07 Disclosure of a public health incident
23-01.3-08 Status of information in possession of a local public health authority
23-01.3-09 Penalty for unauthorized disclosure
Chapter 23-02 - Registration of Births and Deaths [Repealed]

Chapter 23-02.1 - Health Statistics Act
Section Section Name
23-02.1-01 Definitions
23-02.1-02 Office of statistical services
23-02.1-02.1 Birth, marriage, fetal death, and death records ‑ Transition to electronic birth registration system and electronic death registration system
23-02.1-03 Director of the office of statistical services and associative duties, state and deputy state registrars
23-02.1-04 Duties of the department
23-02.1-05 Duties of the state registrar
23-02.1-06 Registration districts
23-02.1-07 Duties of local registrars
23-02.1-08 Duties of subregistrars
23-02.1-09 Compensation of local registrars
23-02.1-10 Payment of fees to the local registrar
23-02.1-11 Form of records
23-02.1-12 Date of registration
23-02.1-13 Birth registration
23-02.1-14 Infants of unknown parentage ‑ Foundling registration
23-02.1-15 Delayed registration of birth
23-02.1-16 Delayed registration of death
23-02.1-17 Court reports of adoption
23-02.1-18 New birth records following adoption, legitimation, and paternity determination
23-02.1-19 Death registration
23-02.1-20 Fetal death registration
23-02.1-20.1 Fetal loss
23-02.1-21 Permits
23-02.1-22 Extension of time
23-02.1-23 Marriage registration
23-02.1-24 Court reports of divorce and annulment of marriage
23-02.1-25 Correction and amendment of vital records
23-02.1-25.1 Birth records ‑ Amendments and corrections ‑ Sex change
23-02.1-26 Reproduction of records
23-02.1-27 Disclosure of records
23-02.1-28 Copies of data from vital records
23-02.1-29 Fees
23-02.1-30 Persons required to keep records
23-02.1-31 Duties to furnish information relative to vital events
23-02.1-32 Penalties
23-02.1-33 Short title
Chapter 23-03 - County Board of Health [Repealed] Chapter 23-04 - Organization of City Board of Health [Repealed] Chapter 23-05 - Powers and Duties of Local Boards of Health [Repealed]

Chapter 23-06 - Care and Custody of Dead
Section Section Name
23-06-01 Right to dispose of one's own body
23-06-01.1 Immunity from liability
23-06-01.2 Application of other laws
23-06-02 Custody of body
23-06-03 Duty of final disposition ‑ Final disposition of individuals who are indigent ‑ Decedent's instructions
23-06-03.1 Payments on pre‑need funeral contracts to be deposited ‑ Depository shall keep record of deposit ‑ Personal property storage ‑ Penalty
23-06-04 Time within which final disposition must be made ‑ Exceptions
23-06-05 Failure to dispose within required time ‑ Penalty
23-06-06 Neglect of final disposition ‑ Penalty
23-06-07 Regulation of final disposition ‑ Issuance of final disposition‑transit permit regulated
23-06-08 Final disposition-transit permit ‑ Contents
23-06-09 Disposition of final disposition-transit permit
23-06-10 Sextons to endorse and return final disposition-transit permit ‑ Record of burials
23-06-11 Burial without final disposition-transit permit ‑ Penalty
23-06-12 Transporting body without final disposition-transit permit
23-06-13 Dissection ‑ When allowed
23-06-14 What bodies may be used for dissection
23-06-15 When body not to be used for dissection
23-06-16 Bond given by person receiving body
23-06-17 Bodies required to be buried or cremated after being dissected
23-06-18 Dissection ‑ Removal of body ‑ Sale ‑ Penalty
23-06-19 Interference with burial of dead limb or member of body ‑ Penalty
23-06-20 Where body may be buried
23-06-21 Regulation of cemeteries
23-06-21.1 Title to burial plots reverts after sixty years ‑ Procedure ‑ Abandonment
23-06-22 Sexton ‑ Term of office, records, duties
23-06-23 Department to enforce regulation of cemeteries ‑ Injunction
23-06-24 Unlawful removal of dead body ‑ Penalty
23-06-24.1 Endangered gravesites ‑ County action authorized
23-06-25 When body may be removed from cemetery ‑ Penalty for failure to remove
23-06-26 Purchasing body forbidden ‑ Penalty
23-06-27 Protection of human burial sites, human remains, and burial goods ‑ Unlawful acts ‑ Penalties ‑ Exceptions
23-06-28 Arresting or attaching dead body ‑ Penalty
23-06-29 Penalty for violating provisions relating to dissections and general penalty
23-06-30 Abandoned cemeteries to be maintained by counties
23-06-31 Cremation or other lawful disposition of a body ‑ Authorization document ‑ Immunity
Chapter 23-06.1 - Uniform Anatomical Gift Act [Repealed] Chapter 23-06.2 - Uniform Anatomical Gift Act [Repealed]

Chapter 23-06.3 - Uniform Determination of Death Act
Section Section Name
23-06.3-01 Determination of death
23-06.3-02 Notice to family in case of imminent death
Chapter 23-06.4 - Uniform Rights of Terminally Ill Act [Repealed]

Chapter 23-06.5 - Health Care Directives
Section Section Name
23-06.5-01 Statement of purpose
23-06.5-02 Definitions
23-06.5-03 Health care directive
23-06.5-04 Restrictions on who can act as agent
23-06.5-05 Health care directive requirements ‑ Execution and witnesses
23-06.5-05.1 Suggested health care directive form
23-06.5-06 Withdrawal as agent
23-06.5-07 Revocation
23-06.5-08 Inspection and disclosure of medical information
23-06.5-09 Duties of provider
23-06.5-10 Freedom from influence
23-06.5-11 Reciprocity
23-06.5-12 Immunity
23-06.5-13 Presumptions and application
23-06.5-14 Liability for health care costs
23-06.5-15 Validity of previously executed durable powers of attorney or other directives
23-06.5-16 Use of statutory form
23-06.5-17 Optional health care directive form
23-06.5-18 Penalties
23-06.5-19 Health care record registry ‑ Fees

Chapter 23-06.6 - Uniform Anatomical Gift Act
Section Section Name
23-06.6-01 Definitions
23-06.6-02 Applicability
23-06.6-03 Who may make an anatomical gift before donor's death
23-06.6-04 Manner of making anatomical gift before donor's death
23-06.6-05 Amending or revoking anatomical gift before donor's death
23-06.6-06 Refusal to make anatomical gift ‑ Effect of refusal
23-06.6-07 Preclusive effect of anatomical gift, amendment, or revocation
23-06.6-08 Who may make anatomical gift of decedent's body or part
23-06.6-09 Manner of making, amending, or revoking anatomical gift of decedent's body or part
23-06.6-10 Persons that may receive anatomical gift ‑ Purpose of anatomical gift
23-06.6-11 Search and notification
23-06.6-12 Delivery of document of gift not required ‑ Right to examine
23-06.6-13 Rights and duties of procurement organization and others
23-06.6-14 Coordination of procurement and use
23-06.6-15 Sale or purchase of parts prohibited ‑ Penalty
23-06.6-16 Other prohibited act ‑ Penalty
23-06.6-17 Immunity
23-06.6-18 Law governing validity ‑ Choice of law as to execution of document of gift ‑ Presumption of validity
23-06.6-19 Donor registry
23-06.6-20 Effect of anatomical gift on advance health care directive
23-06.6-21 Cooperation between coroner or medical examiner and a procurement organization
23-06.6-22 Facilitation of anatomical gift from decedent whose body is under jurisdiction of coroner or medical examiner
23-06.6-23 Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
23-06.6-24 Discrimination prohibited

Chapter 23-07 - Reportable Diseases
Section Section Name
23-07-01 Department ‑ Collection of public health information
23-07-01.1 Reporting of physical or mental disorders
23-07-01.2 Rules
23-07-02 Who to report reportable diseases
23-07-02.1 Reports of human immunodeficiency virus infection ‑ Penalty
23-07-02.2 Confidentiality of reports
23-07-02.3 Emergency reporting
23-07-03 Report of cases of sexually transmitted disease
23-07-04 Report of reportable disease by township board of health
23-07-05 Local health officers to report reportable disease to department of health and human services
23-07-06 Contagious or infectious diseases ‑ Power of local board of health to quarantine
23-07-07 Sexually transmitted diseases ‑ Additional powers and duties of health officers
23-07-07.1 Blood sample of pregnant woman must be submitted for serological test for syphilis
23-07-07.2 Definitions
23-07-07.3 Certificates reporting births and stillbirths to state whether blood test made
23-07-07.4 Penalty
23-07-07.5 Testing of inmates and convicted individuals for exposure to the human immunodeficiency virus ‑ Reporting ‑ Liability
23-07-07.6 Report of testing result of imprisoned individuals
23-07-08 Persons in prison examined and treated for sexually transmitted diseases
23-07-09 Sexually transmitted diseases ‑ Persons isolated in prison ‑ Exceptions
23-07-10 Preventing infant blindness ‑ Duty of physician or midwife
23-07-11 Duty of parent to report to health officer
23-07-12 Health officer to place reported infant in charge of physician
23-07-12.1 Limitations on requirements to wear a mask
23-07-13 Contagious or infectious diseases ‑ Local board may establish temporary hospital
23-07-14 Contagious or infectious diseases ‑ Local board may destroy or disinfect infected clothing
23-07-15 Removal of individual with reportable disease or condition ‑ Removal of body of individual who died of reportable disease or condition ‑ Prohibited ‑ Declaration of emergency or disaster ‑ Rulemaking authority
23-07-16 Child having contagious or infectious disease prohibited from attending school ‑ Exception
23-07-16.1 School district to adopt policy relating to significant contagious diseases
23-07-17 Vaccination or inoculation not required for admission to any school or for the exercise of a right
23-07-17.1 Inoculation required before admission to school
23-07-18 Physician to report death from contagious or infectious disease to local board of health
23-07-19 Appropriation made on report showing action necessary to prevent spread of tuberculosis
23-07-20 Board of county commissioners may appropriate money to prevent the spread of tuberculosis
23-07-20.1 Disclosure of records
23-07-21 Penalties
23-07-22 Suicide fatality review commission

Chapter 23-07.1 - Tuberculosis Treatment
Section Section Name
23-07.1-01 Declaration of legislative intent
23-07.1-01.1 Definitions
23-07.1-02 Care and treatment of tuberculosis patients or suspects provided without charge by state
23-07.1-03 State has prior claim on patient benefits
23-07.1-04 State health officer ‑ Designee ‑ Responsibility
23-07.1-05 Reports ‑ Orders for the custody of individuals
23-07.1-06 Physician's examination ‑ Findings ‑ Final order
23-07.1-07 Sheriff's execution of state health officer's final order
23-07.1-08 Hearing ‑ Order
23-07.1-09 Appeal to supreme court ‑ Habeas corpus ‑ Hearing
23-07.1-10 Discharge ‑ Release
23-07.1-11 Liability of officers
23-07.1-12 Confinement exception ‑ Quarantine
23-07.1-13 Indian jurisdiction
23-07.1-14 Care of tubercular patients ‑ Acceptance of federal funds ‑ General hospital
23-07.1-15 Penalty

Chapter 23-07.2 - Hemophilia Assistance
Section Section Name
23-07.2-01 Definitions
23-07.2-02 Blood disorder assistance program
23-07.2-03 Recovery from other sources
23-07.2-04 Rulemaking authority
Chapter 23-07.3 - Notification of Exposure to Infectious Diseases [Repealed]

Chapter 23-07.4 - Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection Health Procedures
Section Section Name
23-07.4-01 Public health procedures for persons with human immunodeficiency virus infection
23-07.4-02 Emergency public health procedures
23-07.4-03 Closed hearing ‑ Confidentiality of information

Chapter 23-07.5 - Bloodborne Pathogen Testing
Section Section Name
23-07.5-01 Definitions
23-07.5-02 Informed consent for testing ‑ Exception
23-07.5-03 Written consent to disclosure
23-07.5-04 Record maintenance
23-07.5-05 Confidentiality of test results
23-07.5-06 Expanded disclosure of test results prohibited
23-07.5-07 Civil liability
23-07.5-08 Penalty

Chapter 23-07.6 - Communicable Disease Confinement Procedure
Section Section Name
23-07.6-01 Definitions
23-07.6-02 Confinement order ‑ Penalty
23-07.6-03 Procedures for isolation and quarantine
23-07.6-04 Place of confinement
23-07.6-05 Court hearing
23-07.6-06 Notice of hearing
23-07.6-07 Access to records
23-07.6-08 Burden of proof
23-07.6-09 Court findings and orders
23-07.6-10 Request to terminate or modify an order ‑ Review of confinement orders
23-07.6-11 Closed hearing ‑ Confidentiality of information
23-07.6-12 Right of appeal

Chapter 23-07.7 - Court-Ordered Testing for Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Section Section Name
23-07.7-01 Court‑ordered sexual offense medical testing
23-07.7-02 Testing procedures ‑ Results of test ‑ Penalty
Chapter 23-08 - Sterilization [Repealed]

Chapter 23-09 - Food and Lodging Establishments and Assisted Living Facilities
Section Section Name
23-09-01 Definitions
23-09-02 Department to enforce provisions of chapter
23-09-02.1 Smoke detection devices or other approved alarm systems ‑ Administrative procedure and judicial review
23-09-03 Exiting requirements
23-09-04 Fire escapes in hotels and lodginghouses not more than two stories high
23-09-05 Fire escapes to be kept clear ‑ Notice of location and use of fire escapes required
23-09-06 Chemical fire extinguishers ‑ Standpipes
23-09-07 Lodging establishments or assisted living facilities with elevators ‑ Protection to prevent spread of fire
23-09-08 Bolts or locks to be supplied on doors of sleeping rooms
23-09-09 Sanitation and safety
23-09-10 Drinking water standards
23-09-11 Inspection ‑ Reports
23-09-12 Certificate of inspection ‑ When issued ‑ Posting
23-09-13 False certificate ‑ Penalty
23-09-14 Department to report to state fire marshal
23-09-15 Obstructing inspection ‑ Penalty
23-09-16 License ‑ Application
23-09-16.1 License renewal
23-09-17 License fees
23-09-18 Failure to comply with chapter ‑ Notice ‑ How served
23-09-19 State's attorney to prosecute violation
23-09-20 Requirements of fireproof hotel ‑ Penalty for false advertising
23-09-20.1 Guest record
23-09-21 Penalty ‑ General
23-09-22 License canceled
23-09-23 Exemption for bed and breakfast facilities
23-09-24 Salvaged food ‑ License required

Chapter 23-09.1 - Bed and Breakfast Facilities
Section Section Name
23-09.1-01 Definitions
23-09.1-02 Bed and breakfast facilities ‑ Powers of department
23-09.1-02.1 Inspection
23-09.1-02.2 License required ‑ Application ‑ Issuance
23-09.1-03 License fee
23-09.1-04 Injunction proceedings
23-09.1-05 Penalty

Chapter 23-09.2 - Food Preparer Education
Section Section Name
23-09.2-01 Definitions
23-09.2-02 Rules
23-09.2-03 Minor violations
23-09.2-04 Exclusions

Chapter 23-09.3 - Basic Care Facilities
Section Section Name
23-09.3-01 Definitions
23-09.3-01.1 Moratorium on expansion of basic care bed capacity
23-09.3-02 Residential areas ‑ Nongeriatric persons
23-09.3-03 Access to pharmacist
23-09.3-04 Department to establish standards ‑ Licensing ‑ Inspection ‑ Survey ‑ Prosecute violations
23-09.3-05 License required ‑ Term ‑ Revocation
23-09.3-05.1 Application for license ‑ License fee
23-09.3-06 Injunction
23-09.3-07 Contents of license
23-09.3-08 Records kept by basic care facility
23-09.3-08.1 Admission of residents to basic care facility ‑ Restrictions ‑ Exception
23-09.3-09 Authority to adopt rules
23-09.3-10 Rules on services to nongeriatric persons
23-09.3-11 Department to furnish information when requested
23-09.3-12 Penalty

Chapter 23-09.4 - Residential Care for Autistic Children
Section Section Name
23-09.4-01 Definitions
23-09.4-02 Department to establish standards ‑ Licensing ‑ Inspection
23-09.4-03 License required ‑ Term ‑ Revocation
23-09.4-04 Method of providing service
23-09.4-05 Records
23-09.4-06 Violations ‑ Injunction
23-09.4-07 Authority to adopt rules
23-09.4-08 Penalty

Chapter 23-09.5 - Cottage Food Production and Sales
Section Section Name
23-09.5-01 Definitions
23-09.5-02 Direct producer to consumer sales of cottage food products

Chapter 23-10 - Mobile Home Parks, Trailer Parks, and Campgrounds
Section Section Name
23-10-01 Definitions
23-10-02 Department to make regulations ‑ Compliance
23-10-02.1 Department authorized to accept local enforcement and inspection
23-10-03 License required ‑ Application
23-10-04 Inspection
23-10-05 License fees
23-10-06 License issuance
23-10-06.1 License renewal
23-10-06.2 License transferability
23-10-07 Sanitation and safety
23-10-07.1 Service fees
23-10-08 Sickness in motor or trailer courts ‑ Penalty for failure to report
23-10-09 Occupancy record
23-10-10 Posting rules and regulations
23-10-10.1 Requirement of emergency response procedures
23-10-11 Ejection from premises
23-10-12 Revocation or suspension of license ‑ Penalty for operating without license
23-10-13 Change in use or closure of mobile home park
23-10-14 Mobile home security deposit

Chapter 23-10.1 - Mobile Home Park Receiver
Section Section Name
23-10.1-01 Definitions
23-10.1-02 Conditions for appointment of receiver
23-10.1-03 Appointment of receiver
23-10.1-04 Termination of receivership
23-10.1-05 Accounting

Chapter 23-11 - Housing Authorities Law
Section Section Name
23-11-01 Definitions
23-11-02 Creation of housing authorities
23-11-03 When resolution declaring housing authority to be necessary shall be adopted
23-11-04 When authority conclusively deemed established
23-11-05 Commissioners of authority ‑ Appointment, qualifications, tenure, compensation
23-11-06 Chairman of commissioners of authority, appointment ‑ Vice chairman, appointment ‑ Quorum ‑ Majority vote necessary
23-11-07 Powers of commissioners of authority
23-11-08 Employees of authority ‑ Duty of city and state's attorney ‑ Legal assistants
23-11-09 Commissioner or employee may not have interest in housing project or property to be used
23-11-10 Removal of commissioners
23-11-11 Powers of authority
23-11-12 Rentals to be at lowest possible rate ‑ Authority not to be operated for profit
23-11-13 Rentals ‑ How fixed by authority
23-11-14 Rentals and tenant selection
23-11-15 Right of authority to vest certain rights in obligee not restricted
23-11-16 Cooperation between authorities
23-11-16.1 Dissolution of city housing authorities authorized ‑ Procedure ‑ Effect
23-11-17 Eminent domain ‑ Exercise of power
23-11-18 Planning, zoning, and building laws
23-11-19 Bonds ‑ Issued pursuant to resolution ‑ General provisions
23-11-20 Bonds ‑ Types which may be issued
23-11-21 Bonds ‑ Liability ‑ Tax exempt
23-11-22 Sale of bonds
23-11-23 Bonds ‑ Validity when officer who signs bond is no longer in office ‑ Deemed issued for housing project
23-11-24 Provisions of bonds, trust indentures, and mortgages
23-11-25 Certification of attorney general as to legality of bonds
23-11-26 Rights and remedies of an obligee of authority
23-11-27 Additional remedies conferrable by authority on obligee
23-11-28 Exemption of real property from execution sale
23-11-29 Tax exemptions and payments in lieu of taxes
23-11-30 Reports
23-11-31 Houses for workers in national defense and veterans
23-11-32 Cooperation with federal government
23-11-33 Municipalities may cooperate
23-11-34 Powers of housing authority
23-11-35 Definitions
23-11-36 Powers not limited

Chapter 23-12 - Public Health, Miscellaneous Provisions
Section Section Name
23-12-01 Disinfection of secondhand goods
23-12-02 Penalty for not disinfecting secondhand goods
23-12-03 Use of public drinking cup prohibited ‑ Penalty
23-12-04 Permission to establish hospital in residence block of city required
23-12-05 Advertising certain cures and drugs and specialization prohibited ‑ Penalty
23-12-06 Injury to public health ‑ Penalty
23-12-07 Violation of health laws ‑ General penalty
23-12-08 Emergency medical service authorized
23-12-09 Smoking in public places and places of employment ‑ Definitions
23-12-10 Smoking restrictions ‑ Exceptions ‑ Retaliation ‑ Application
23-12-10.1 Responsibility of proprietors
23-12-10.2 Complaints and enforcement ‑ City and county ordinances and home rule charters
23-12-10.3 Exceptions ‑ Medical necessity
23-12-10.4 Responsibility of proprietors ‑ Reimbursement of costs of compliance
23-12-10.5 Construction and severability
23-12-11 Penalty
23-12-12 Federal Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986 applicable in North Dakota
23-12-13 Individuals authorized to provide informed consent to health care for incapacitated patients and minors ‑ Priority
23-12-14 Copies of medical records and medical bills
23-12-15 State agency provision of medical equipment ‑ Policy for reuse, recycling, or resale
23-12-16 Right to breastfeed
23-12-17 Workplace breastfeeding policies ‑ Infant friendly designation
23-12-18 Medical facility and provider performance reviews and ratings ‑ Notice
23-12-19 Voluntary participation in the health information organization - Prohibition on withholding care or benefits
23-12-20 COVID‑19 vaccination and infection information
23-12-21 International health regulations
23-12-22 Vaccine adverse event data ‑ Website
23-12-23 Required vaccine ‑ Opt‑out procedure

Chapter 23-13 - Safety Regulations
Section Section Name
23-13-01 Definitions
23-13-02 Sale of motor fuels ‑ Regulations for handling and dispensing
23-13-02.1 Definitions
23-13-02.2 Operation of self‑service motor fuel dispensing unit
23-13-02.3 Requirements for the operation of self‑service motor fuel dispensing facilities
23-13-02.4 Self‑service units to be equipped with emergency power cutoff
23-13-02.5 Self‑service motor fuel dispensing units to be in view of attendant ‑ Exception
23-13-02.6 Prohibited activities
23-13-02.7 Plans and specifications
23-13-03 Penalty
23-13-03.1 Definitions
23-13-03.2 Liquefied petroleum gas containers ‑ Unauthorized use ‑ Prohibited covering of identification marks
23-13-03.3 Unauthorized possession ‑ Presumptive evidence
23-13-03.4 Exemption
23-13-03.5 Penalty
23-13-04 Doors of public buildings ‑ Construction
23-13-05 Penalty for failure to construct doors of public buildings as required
23-13-06 Owner of land to fill abandoned or disused wells, shafts, and other excavations
23-13-07 Overseer of highways to fill wells on state and school lands ‑ Compensation
23-13-08 Failure of owner to protect mine or well ‑ Duty of overseer
23-13-09 North Dakota state safety committee ‑ Members
23-13-10 State safety committee ‑ Meetings ‑ Purpose
23-13-11 County safety council or director
23-13-12 Handrail in toilet stalls
23-13-13 Buildings and facilities constructed or remodeled after effective date to comply with standards
23-13-14 Sale of metal beverage containers having detachable parts prohibited ‑ Penalty
23-13-15 Smoke detection systems for residential rental property ‑ Penalty
23-13-16 Aboveground storage tanks permitted ‑ Limitations
Chapter 23-14 - Health Districts [Repealed]

Chapter 23-15 - Fireworks
Section Section Name
23-15-01 Fireworks defined ‑ Sale of fireworks
23-15-02 Sale of fireworks prohibited
23-15-03 Public display of fireworks permitted by municipality or fair association within its limits ‑ Supervised display allowed ‑ Permit required ‑ Duty of fire marshal to establish regulations
23-15-04 Exceptions
23-15-05 State fire marshal or sheriff to seize all fireworks or combustibles
23-15-06 General penalty

Chapter 23-15.1 - Model Rockets
Section Section Name
23-15.1-01 Purpose
23-15.1-02 Definitions
23-15.1-03 Model rocket standards
23-15.1-04 Launch site standards
23-15.1-05 Storage and sale
23-15.1-06 Accident reporting
23-15.1-07 Penalty

Chapter 23-16 - Licensing Medical Hospitals
Section Section Name
23-16-01 Licensure of medical hospitals and state hospitals
23-16-01.1 Moratorium on expansion of long‑term care bed capacity
23-16-02 Existing medical hospitals
23-16-03 Application for license ‑ License fee
23-16-04 Licenses
23-16-05 Inspections, consultations, and approval of plans
23-16-06 Authority to issue, deny, suspend, or revoke licenses
23-16-07 Not applicable to certain laws
23-16-08 Offering or advertising to dispose of infants prohibited
23-16-08.1 Access to pharmacist
23-16-09 Information confidential
23-16-10 Appeal
23-16-11 Penalties
23-16-12 Injunction
23-16-13 Appropriation
23-16-14 Participation in abortion ‑ Not mandatory
23-16-15 Umbilical cord blood donation
23-16-16 Treatment of victims of sexual assault
23-16-17 Air ambulances - Informed Decisions - Publication
23-16-18 Maintenance of certification
23-16-19 COVID‑19 vaccination status ‑ Access to care

Chapter 23-16.1 - Medical Hospital Receivership
Section Section Name
23-16.1-01 Definitions
23-16.1-02 Conditions for appointment of receiver
23-16.1-02.1 Imminent threat to health or safety ‑ Conditions for appointment of receiver ‑ Appointment of receiver
23-16.1-02.2 Closure of facility or removal of residents
23-16.1-03 Appointment of receiver
23-16.1-04 Termination of receivership
23-16.1-05 Accounting

Chapter 23-17 - Licensing Chiropractic Hospitals
Section Section Name
23-17-01 Chiropractic hospitals shall obtain licenses
23-17-02 Existing hospitals, institutions, to obtain licenses
23-17-03 Application for licenses
23-17-04 Fees
23-17-05 Inspections
23-17-06 State chiropractic board of examiners to issue licenses
23-17-07 Standards established
23-17-08 Establishment of advisory committee
23-17-09 Information not to be disclosed
23-17-10 Violations ‑ Penalties
23-17-11 Acceptance of federal funds, supplies, and equipment for chiropractic hospitals
Chapter 23-17.1 - Licensing Addiction Hospitals [Repealed] Chapter 23-17.2 - Certification of Need for Expansion of Hospital Facilities [Repealed]

Chapter 23-17.3 - Home Health Agency Licensure
Section Section Name
23-17.3-01 Definitions
23-17.3-02 License required ‑ Rules
23-17.3-03 Certificate of need required
23-17.3-04 Issuance and renewal of licenses ‑ Evaluation
23-17.3-05 Standards of licensure
23-17.3-06 Advice and consultation
23-17.3-07 Denial, suspension, or revocation of license
23-17.3-08 Rules
23-17.3-09 Inspections ‑ Required information
23-17.3-10 Information confidential

Chapter 23-17.4 - Hospice Programs
Section Section Name
23-17.4-01 Definitions
23-17.4-02 Hospice program license required
23-17.4-03 Scope of license
23-17.4-04 Application for license
23-17.4-05 Inspection of hospice program
23-17.4-06 Issuance of license ‑ Renewal
23-17.4-07 Basic requirements for hospice program
23-17.4-08 Rules and standards
23-17.4-09 Inspection and investigation authority
23-17.4-10 Denial, suspension, or revocation of license
Chapter 23-17.5 - Health Care Provider Cooperative Agreements [Repealed]

Chapter 23-17.6 - Extended Stay Center Registration
Section Section Name
23-17.6-01 Definitions
23-17.6-02 Registration required ‑ Rules
23-17.6-03 Issuance and renewal of certificate of registration ‑ Evaluation
23-17.6-04 Standards of registration
23-17.6-05 Denial, suspension, or revocation of certificate of registration
23-17.6-06 Rulemaking
23-17.6-07 Application and renewal fees
23-17.6-08 Reviews of extended stay center

Chapter 23-17.7 - Residential End-of-Life Facility Regulation
Section Section Name
23-17.7-01 Definitions
23-17.7-02 License required
23-17.7-03 License issuance and renewal ‑ Evaluation and inspection ‑ Rules
23-17.7-04 Denial, suspension, or revocation of license
Chapter 23-18 - County Hospital Associations Chapter 23-18.1 - County Clinic Associations [Repealed] Chapter 23-18.2 - County Nursing Homes [Repealed] Chapter 23-19 - Cesspools, Septic Tanks, Privies - Regulation [Repealed] Chapter 23-20 - Radiation [Repealed] Chapter 23-20.1 - Ionizing Radiation Development [Repealed] Chapter 23-20.2 - Disposal of Nuclear and Other Waste Material [Repealed] Chapter 23-20.3 - Hazardous Waste Management [Repealed] Chapter 23-20.4 - Low-Level Radioactive Waste [Repealed] Chapter 23-20.5 - Low-Level Radioactive Waste [Repealed]

Chapter 23-21 - Disinterment and Removal of Bodies in Cemeteries
Section Section Name
23-21-01 Definitions
23-21-02 Municipal ordinance for disinterment
23-21-03 County order for disinterment
23-21-04 Declaration of intent
23-21-05 Contents of declaration
23-21-06 Publication
23-21-07 Heading and contents
23-21-08 Posting of copies
23-21-09 Mailing to plot owners
23-21-10 Mailing to heirs of persons interred
23-21-11 Notice of desire to be present during disinterment and reinterment
23-21-12 Voluntary removal
23-21-13 Removal by purchaser or owner of plot or right of interment
23-21-14 Removal by heirs of grantee of plot or right of interment ‑ Affidavit
23-21-15 Removal of appurtenances to interment space
23-21-16 Removal and reinterment by cemetery authority
23-21-17 Disposal of lands
23-21-18 Recordation of removal of human remains ‑ Acknowledgment
23-21-19 Proceeds of sale of land ‑ Use
23-21-20 Use of funds to pay expense of removal
23-21-21 Endowment care fund for cemetery of reinterment
23-21-22 Use of funds for perpetual or other care or improvement of cemetery of reinterment
23-21-23 Interment of decedent in religious cemetery ‑ Compliance with religious requirements in removing remains

Chapter 23-21.1 - Cemetery Organizations
Section Section Name
23-21.1-01 Applicability of statute
23-21.1-02 Definitions
23-21.1-02.1 License to operate a perpetual care cemetery ‑ Fee
23-21.1-02.2 Revocation or nonrenewal of license to operate a perpetual care cemetery
23-21.1-03 Creation of perpetual care fund
23-21.1-03.1 Bond
23-21.1-04 Previously existing organizations
23-21.1-05 Nonperpetual care cemeteries
23-21.1-06 Nonperpetual care cemetery's qualification as perpetual care cemetery
23-21.1-06.1 Cemetery lot ‑ Neglect ‑ Resale
23-21.1-07 Unlawful acts
23-21.1-08 Unlawful acts ‑ Denial of privilege of interment because of race or color
23-21.1-09 Penalties
23-21.1-10 Continuing penalties
23-21.1-11 Representations as to speculative investment prohibited
23-21.1-12 Severability
23-21.1-13 Effect on existing cemetery organizations ‑ Enforcement
Chapter 23-22 - Rabies Control Committee [Repealed]

Chapter 23-23 - Cancer Cures or Treatments
Section Section Name
23-23-01 Definition
23-23-02 Prohibition against prescription, treatment, sale, or distribution of cancer cure
23-23-03 Enforcement by department ‑ Seizure ‑ Inspection ‑ Injunction
23-23-04 Penalty

Chapter 23-23.1 - Laetrile
Section Section Name
23-23.1-01 Use of laetrile authorized
23-23.1-02 Disciplinary action for administering or prescribing laetrile subject to finding of harmfulness
23-23.1-03 Hearing of board on effects of laetrile ‑ Rules

Chapter 23-24 - Vector Control Districts
Section Section Name
23-24-01 Definitions
23-24-02 Petition for establishment of vector control districts ‑ Hearing thereon and investigation ‑ District when created
23-24-02.1 Petition for withdrawing from a vector control district ‑ Hearing and investigation ‑ Boundary modification
23-24-03 Area to be included within district ‑ How determined
23-24-04 Order establishing or modifying district
23-24-05 Board of commissioners ‑ Composition ‑ Appointment ‑ Term of office ‑ Vacancy ‑ Compensation
23-24-06 Oath of office ‑ Organization of board of commissioners ‑ Appointment of employees ‑ Meetings
23-24-07 Bonds of officers and employees
23-24-08 Powers and duties of the board of commissioners
23-24-09 Vector control district budget ‑ Financial report ‑ Tax levy by county
23-24-10 District may issue warrants in anticipation of taxes levied to pay current expenses
23-24-11 County treasurer to collect and remit taxes to district treasurer ‑ Deposit of district funds
Chapter 23-25 - Air Pollution Control [Repealed] Chapter 23-26 - Water Distribution and Wastewater Systems Operators [Repealed]

Chapter 23-27 - Emergency Medical Services Operations Licenses
Section Section Name
23-27-01 License required ‑ Licensing of emergency medical services operations ‑ Exception ‑ Waiver
23-27-02 Definitions
23-27-03 License fees
23-27-04 Standards for operators
23-27-04.1 Emergency care or services rendered by officers, employees, or agents of emergency medical services operations ‑ Physician medical direction
23-27-04.2 Emergency medical services ‑ State assistance
23-27-04.3 Emergency medical services personnel training, testing, certification, licensure, and quality review ‑ Penalty
23-27-04.4 Supervision of emergency medical services professionals - Scope of practice
23-27-04.5 Quick response unit service pilot program
23-27-04.6 Quick response units
23-27-04.7 County reporting ‑ Use of property tax levies
23-27-04.8 Emergency medical services operation communications
23-27-04.9 Administration of vaccinations ‑ Laboratory testing
23-27-04.10 Air ambulance services
23-27-05 Penalty
23-27-06 Criminal history record check
23-27-07 Required formation of rural ambulance service district ‑ Organizational meeting ‑ Exemption ‑ Eligibility for relicensure
23-27-08 Balance billing prohibited ‑ Enforcement

Chapter 23-27.1 - Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact
Section Section Name
23-27.1-01 Purpose
23-27.1-02 Definitions
23-27.1-03 Home state licensure
23-27.1-04 Compact privilege to practice
23-27.1-05 Conditions of practice in a remote state
23-27.1-06 Relationship to emergency management assistance compact
23-27.1-07 Veterans, service members separating from active duty military, and their spouses
23-27.1-08 Adverse actions
23-27.1-09 Additional powers invested in a member state's emergency medical services authority
23-27.1-10 Establishment of the interstate commission for emergency medical services personnel practice
23-27.1-11 Coordinated database
23-27.1-12 Rulemaking
23-27.1-13 Oversight, dispute resolution, and enforcement
23-27.1-14 Date of implementation of the interstate commission for emergency medical services personnel practice and associated rules, withdrawal, and amendment
23-27.1-15 Construction and severability

Chapter 23-27.2 - Distressed Ambulance Service Program
Section Section Name
23-27.2-01 Definitions
23-27.2-02 Program creation and administration
23-27.2-03 Licensee evaluation ‑ Notice
23-27.2-04 Licensee ‑ Response
23-27.2-05 Distressed ambulance service ‑ Declaration and notice
23-27.2-06 Distressed ambulance service ‑ Procedure ‑ Plan
23-27.2-07 Distressed ambulance service program ‑ Continuing appropriation
23-27.2-08 Distressed ambulance service program ‑ Report to legislative management

Chapter 23-28 - Uniform Duties to Disabled Persons
Section Section Name
23-28-01 Definitions
23-28-02 Identifying devices for persons having certain conditions
23-28-03 Duty of law enforcement officer
23-28-04 Duty of medical practitioner
23-28-05 Duty of others
23-28-06 Falsifying identification or misrepresenting condition ‑ Penalty
23-28-07 Other duties
23-28-08 Uniformity of application and construction
23-28-09 Short title
Chapter 23-29 - Solid Waste Management and Land Protection [Repealed] Chapter 23-29.1 - Municipal Waste Landfill Release Compensation Fund [Repealed]

Chapter 23-30 - Hospital Districts
Section Section Name
23-30-01 Definitions
23-30-02 Hospital districts authorized ‑ Dissolution of districts
23-30-03 Notice of hearing
23-30-04 Board of directors
23-30-05 Regular meeting to be held
23-30-06 Powers of board of directors
23-30-07 Tax levy authorized ‑ Financial report
23-30-08 Indebtedness of district limited
23-30-09 Funds collected to be deposited
23-30-10 Hospital district may enter into contract
23-30-11 Territory to be annexed
Chapter 23-31 - Environmental Emergency Costs [Repealed] Chapter 23-32 - Plastic Products Degradation and Labeling [Repealed] Chapter 23-33 - Ground Water Protection [Repealed]

Chapter 23-34 - Medical Peer Review Records
Section Section Name
23-34-01 Definitions
23-34-02 Peer review records ‑ Confidentiality
23-34-02.1 Peer review organization reports ‑ Admissibility
23-34-03 Peer review records ‑ Privileged ‑ Exceptions
23-34-04 Peer review organization ‑ Mandatory reports ‑ Penalty
23-34-05 Liability of health care provider to patient
23-34-06 Limitation of liability

Chapter 23-35 - Public Health Units
Section Section Name
23-35-01 Definitions
23-35-02 Public health units ‑ Core functions
23-35-02.1 Tribal health units
23-35-02.2 Public health units to adopt onsite wastewater recycling treatment guide
23-35-02.3 Onsite wastewater recycling technical committee ‑ Appointment ‑ Duties
23-35-03 Boards of health
23-35-04 Health districts ‑ Formation ‑ Contracting for services
23-35-05 Health districts ‑ Expansion ‑ Merger
23-35-06 Health districts ‑ Dissolution ‑ Withdrawal
23-35-07 Health district funds ‑ Financial report
23-35-08 Boards of health ‑ Powers and duties
23-35-09 Abatement and removal of nuisance, source of filth, and cause of sickness
23-35-10 District boards of health ‑ Acquiring and disposing of property
23-35-11 Budget
23-35-12 Local health officers
23-35-13 Penalty

Chapter 23-35.1 - Regional Public Health Networks
Section Section Name
23-35.1-01 Definitions
23-35.1-02 Regional public health network ‑ Joint powers agreement ‑ Review by department ‑ Criteria
23-35.1-03 Regional public health network ‑ Annual plan
23-35.1-04 Regional public health networks ‑ Receipt and use of moneys
23-35.1-05 Compensation ‑ Reimbursement ‑ Extraordinary service

Chapter 23-36 - Rabies Control
Section Section Name
23-36-01 Definitions
23-36-02 Policy ‑ Local authority
23-36-03 Enforcement authority
23-36-04 Administrative search warrant
23-36-05 Assistance of state and local agencies
23-36-06 Payment for postexposure treatment
23-36-07 Penalty for violation of order or interference
23-36-08 Limitation on liability
23-36-09 Owner's responsibility
Chapter 23-37 - Petroleum Release Remediation [Repealed] Chapter 23-38 - Community Health Grant Program [Repealed]

Chapter 23-38.1 - Cardiac Ready Community Grant Program
Section Section Name
23-38.1-01 Cardiac ready community grant program
23-38.1-02 Cardiac ready community grant program advisory committee ‑ Duties
23-38.1-03 Gifts, grants, and donations ‑ Continuing appropriation

Chapter 23-39 - Tanning Facilities
Section Section Name
23-39-01 Definitions
23-39-02 Permit ‑ Fee
23-39-02.1 License fees
23-39-03 Advertising ‑ Notice ‑ Warning sign ‑ Tubes ‑ Prohibited claims
23-39-04 Liability
23-39-05 Duties
23-39-06 Injury reports
23-39-07 Enforcement ‑ Rules ‑ Penalty
Chapter 23-40 - Emergency Medical Services Allocations [Repealed]

Chapter 23-41 - Children With Special Health Care Needs
Section Section Name
23-41-01 Definitions
23-41-02 Administration of services for children with special health care needs
23-41-03 Duties of the department
23-41-04 Birth report of child with special health care needs made to department
23-41-05 Birth report of child with special health care needs ‑ Use ‑ Confidential
23-41-06 Duties of human service zones
23-41-07 Russell‑Silver syndrome ‑ Services ‑ Definitions
Chapter 23-42 - Tobacco Prevention and Control Program [Repealed]

Chapter 23-43 - Stroke Centers and Care
Section Section Name
23-43-01 Stroke system
23-43-02 Designation of comprehensive stroke center, primary stroke centers, and acute stroke‑ready hospitals
23-43-03 Emergency medical services operations ‑ Assessment and transportation of stroke patients to a comprehensive stroke center, primary stroke center, or acute stroke‑ready hospital
23-43-04 Continuous improvement of quality of care for individuals with stroke ‑ Recommendations ‑ Report to legislative management
23-43-05 Stroke system of care task force
23-43-06 General provisions

Chapter 23-44 - Nurse Aide Registry
Section Section Name
23-44-01 Definitions
23-44-02 Nurse aide registry ‑ Rules
23-44-03 Exemption

Chapter 23-45 - Umbilical Cord Blood Disposition
Section Section Name
23-45-01 Umbilical cord blood ‑ Patient information ‑ Definition
23-45-02 Umbilical cord blood ‑ Information pamphlet ‑ Distribution

Chapter 23-46 - Emergency Medical Services
Section Section Name
23-46-01 Definitions
23-46-02 Emergency medical services advisory council
23-46-03 Emergency medical services funding areas
23-46-04 State financial assistance for emergency medical services ‑ Confidential information ‑ Annual allocation
23-46-05 State financial assistance for emergency medical services ‑ Distribution limit

Chapter 23-47 - Acute Cardiovascular Emergency Medical System
Section Section Name
23-47-01 Definitions
23-47-02 Acute cardiovascular emergency medical system ‑ Duties of department
23-47-03 Acute cardiovascular emergency medical system of care advisory committee
23-47-04 Standard of care

Chapter 23-48 - Experimental Drugs
Section Section Name
23-48-01 Definitions
23-48-02 Drug manufacturers ‑ Availability of investigational drugs, biological products, or devices ‑ Costs ‑ Insurance coverage
23-48-03 Action against health care provider's license or Medicare certification prohibited
23-48-04 Access to investigational drugs, biological products, and devices
23-48-05 Cause of action not created

Chapter 23-49 - Hospital Discharge Policies
Section Section Name
23-49-01 Definitions
23-49-02 Patient and caregiver discharge planning, involvement, and documentation
23-49-03 Posthospital care training

Chapter 23-50 - Drug Fatalities Review Panel
Section Section Name
23-50-01 Drug fatalities review panel
23-50-02 Powers and duties
23-50-03 Confidentiality
23-50-04 Access to records
23-50-05 State report

Chapter 23-51 - Maternal Mortality Review Committee
Section Section Name
23-51-01 Definitions
23-51-02 Maternal mortality review committee
23-51-03 Powers and duties of committee
23-51-04 Powers and duties of school ‑ Continuing appropriation
23-51-05 Confidentiality
23-51-06 Access to records
23-51-07 Immunity
23-51-08 Annual state report

Title 23.1 - Environmental Quality

Chapter 23.1-01 - Department of Environmental Quality
Section Section Name
23.1-01-01 Department of environmental quality established ‑ Director appointment
23.1-01-02 Environmental review advisory council ‑ Members, powers, and duties
23.1-01-03 Director ‑ Powers and duties
23.1-01-04 Rulemaking authority ‑ Limitations
23.1-01-05 Department of environmental quality authorized to transfer future accumulated fees
23.1-01-06 Department to employ waste management facility inspectors
23.1-01-07 Permit or investigatory hearings ‑ Exemption from chapters 28‑32 and 54‑57
23.1-01-08 Commercial feed, insecticide, fungicide, rodenticide, fertilizer, and soil conditioner laws ‑ Laboratory function
23.1-01-09 Department of environmental quality ‑ Indirect cost recoveries
23.1-01-10 Zoning regulation of concentrated animal feeding operations ‑ Central repository
23.1-01-11 Appeal from permit proceedings
23.1-01-11.1 Environmental compliance background review ‑ Criminal history background checks
23.1-01-12 Rules
23.1-01-13 Contracts for inspections
23.1-01-14 Environmental laboratories ‑ Certification required ‑ Fees
23.1-01-15 International climate control regulations
23.1-01-16 Standards for well drilling and installation of water well pumps, pitless units, and monitoring wells ‑ Reports required

Chapter 23.1-02 - Radiation
Section Section Name
23.1-02-01 Definitions
23.1-02-02 Registration agency
23.1-02-03 Registration required
23.1-02-04 Certificate of registration
23.1-02-05 Penalty

Chapter 23.1-03 - Ionizing Radiation Development
Section Section Name
23.1-03-01 Definitions
23.1-03-02 State radiation control agency
23.1-03-03 Powers and duties of the department
23.1-03-04 Licensing and registration of sources of ionizing radiation
23.1-03-05 Custody of disposal sites
23.1-03-06 Surety requirements
23.1-03-07 Procedural requirements
23.1-03-08 Additional authorities
23.1-03-09 Fees deposited in operating fund
23.1-03-10 Federal‑state agreements
23.1-03-11 Administrative procedures and judicial review
23.1-03-12 Injunction proceedings
23.1-03-13 Prohibited uses
23.1-03-14 Impounding of materials
23.1-03-15 Penalties

Chapter 23.1-04 - Hazardous Waste Management
Section Section Name
23.1-04-01 Declaration of purpose
23.1-04-02 Definitions
23.1-04-03 Powers and duties of the department
23.1-04-04 Institutional controls, responsibility exemptions, and regulatory assurances for contaminated properties ‑ Continuing appropriation
23.1-04-05 Hazardous waste regulations
23.1-04-06 Underground storage tank regulations
23.1-04-07 Municipal underground storage tank ordinances
23.1-04-08 Permits
23.1-04-09 Fees ‑ Deposit in operating fund
23.1-04-10 Commercial facility permits and ordinances
23.1-04-11 Disclosure of information before issuance, renewal, transfer, or major modification of permit
23.1-04-12 Inspections ‑ Right of entry
23.1-04-13 Monitoring, analysis, and testing ‑ Civil penalty
23.1-04-14 Imminent hazard
23.1-04-15 Enforcement penalties and citizen participation
23.1-04-16 Applicability
23.1-04-17 Limited liability for subsequent owners of property

Chapter 23.1-04.1 - Aboveground Storage Tank Regulations
Section Section Name
23.1-04.1-01 Definitions
23.1-04.1-02 Powers and duties of the department
23.1-04.1-03 Aboveground storage tank regulations
23.1-04.1-04 Fees - Deposit in operating fund
23.1-04.1-05 Inspections - Right of entry
23.1-04.1-06 Imminent hazard
23.1-04.1-07 Enforcement penalties

Chapter 23.1-05 - Southwestern Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact
Section Section Name
23.1-05-01 Southwestern low‑level radioactive waste disposal compact

Chapter 23.1-06 - Air Pollution Control
Section Section Name
23.1-06-01 Definitions
23.1-06-02 Declaration of public policy and legislative intent
23.1-06-03 Environmental review advisory council ‑ Public hearing and rule recommendations
23.1-06-04 Power and duties of the department
23.1-06-05 Licensing of asbestos and lead‑based paint contractors and certification of asbestos and lead‑based paint workers
23.1-06-06 Sulfur dioxide ambient air quality standards more strict than federal standards prohibited
23.1-06-07 Requirements for adoption of air quality rules more strict than federal standards
23.1-06-08 Classification and reporting of air pollution sources
23.1-06-09 Permits or registration
23.1-06-10 Fees ‑ Deposit in operating fund
23.1-06-11 Right of onsite inspection
23.1-06-12 Confidentiality of records
23.1-06-13 Administrative procedure and judicial review
23.1-06-14 Enforcement ‑ Penalties ‑ Injunctions
23.1-06-15 Regulation of odors ‑ Rules
23.1-06-16 Implementation of federal regional haze program requirements

Chapter 23.1-07 - Water Distribution and Wastewater Systems Operators
Section Section Name
23.1-07-01 Statement of policy
23.1-07-02 Definitions
23.1-07-03 Classification of plants and systems
23.1-07-04 Certification
23.1-07-05 Fees
23.1-07-06 Duties of the department
23.1-07-06.1 Administrative procedure and judicial review
23.1-07-07 Unlawful operation
23.1-07-08 Violations ‑ Penalty
23.1-07-09 Wastewater infrastructure grant program

Chapter 23.1-07.1 - Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
Section Section Name
23.1-07.1-01 Definitions
23.1-07.1-02 Septic systems - Authority
23.1-07.1-03 Licensing
23.1-07.1-04 Standards for onsite wastewater treatment systems ‑ Installation ‑ Inspection
23.1-07.1-05 Appeal to the department
23.1-07.1-06 Fees
23.1-07.1-07 Enforcement
23.1-07.1-08 Administrative procedure and judicial review

Chapter 23.1-08 - Solid Waste Management and Land Protection
Section Section Name
23.1-08-01 Finding of necessity
23.1-08-02 Definitions
23.1-08-03 Powers and duties of the department
23.1-08-04 Coal combustion residuals ‑ Present use and disposal deemed acceptable
23.1-08-05 Commercial oilfield special waste recycling facilities ‑ Action against well operators restricted
23.1-08-06 Local government ordinances
23.1-08-06.1 Prohibition on political subdivision ordinance regulating auxiliary containers
23.1-08-07 Littering and open burning prohibited ‑ Penalty
23.1-08-08 Prohibition in landfill disposal ‑ Lead‑acid batteries accepted as trade‑ins
23.1-08-09 Permits (Contingent expiration date ‑ See note)
23.1-08-10 Fees ‑ Deposit in operating fund
23.1-08-11 Solid waste management fund ‑ Administration
23.1-08-12 Applications for grants or loans ‑ Loan terms
23.1-08-13 Preconstruction site review
23.1-08-14 Waste characterization
23.1-08-15 Municipal waste landfills and incinerators ‑ Certification
23.1-08-16 Public educational materials ‑ Municipal waste reduction and recycling
23.1-08-17 Disclosure of information before issuance, renewal, transfer, or major modification of permit
23.1-08-18 Inspections
23.1-08-19 Administrative procedure and judicial review
23.1-08-20 Injunction proceedings
23.1-08-21 Plats
23.1-08-22 Exemption
23.1-08-23 Penalties
Chapter 23.1-09 - Municipal Waste Landfill Release Compensation Fund [Repealed]

Chapter 23.1-10 - Environmental Emergency Costs
Section Section Name
23.1-10-01 Environmental emergency cost recovery
23.1-10-02 Environmental quality restoration fund ‑ Continuing appropriation
23.1-10-03 Rules adoption
23.1-10-04 Definitions
23.1-10-05 Revenue to the fund
23.1-10-06 Release of regulated substance prohibited ‑ Exception
23.1-10-07 Releases from petroleum tanks
23.1-10-08 Responsible parties
23.1-10-09 Duty to provide information ‑ Inspections
23.1-10-10 Authority to establish and enforce remediation requirements
23.1-10-11 Action to compel performance ‑ Injunctive relief
23.1-10-12 Cost recovery
23.1-10-13 Corrective action costs as lien ‑ Filing of notice of lien ‑ Contents ‑ Attachment priority
23.1-10-14 Other remedies
23.1-10-15 Voluntary response actions ‑ Liability protection ‑ Procedures
23.1-10-16 Zoning regulations establishing institutional controls
23.1-10-17 Liability protections issued before August 1, 2021

Chapter 23.1-11 - Ground Water Protection
Section Section Name
23.1-11-01 Degradation prevention program ‑ Maintenance of waters
23.1-11-02 Administration of chapter
23.1-11-03 Education program
23.1-11-04 Chemical use data and confidentiality requirement
23.1-11-05 Ground water standards
23.1-11-06 Ground water quality monitoring
23.1-11-07 Notification requirement
23.1-11-08 Access for ground water monitoring
23.1-11-09 Pollution prevention criteria
23.1-11-10 Wellhead protection program
23.1-11-11 Rules
23.1-11-12 Producer liability

Chapter 23.1-12 - Petroleum Release Remediation
Section Section Name
23.1-12-01 Petroleum tank release compensation fund ‑ Established
23.1-12-02 Definitions
23.1-12-03 Petroleum release compensation board
23.1-12-04 Administration of fund ‑ Staff
23.1-12-05 Adoption of rules
23.1-12-06 Release discovery
23.1-12-07 Owner or operator not identified
23.1-12-08 Imminent hazard
23.1-12-09 Duty to notify
23.1-12-10 Providing of information
23.1-12-11 Examination of records
23.1-12-12 Responsibility for cost
23.1-12-13 Liability avoided
23.1-12-14 Other remedies
23.1-12-15 Revenue to the fund
23.1-12-16 Penalty
23.1-12-17 Registration fee
23.1-12-17.1 Registration fees before adoption of rules
23.1-12-18 Reimbursement for corrective action
23.1-12-19 Application for reimbursement
23.1-12-20 Department to determine costs
23.1-12-21 Liability of responsible person
23.1-12-22 Reimbursement not subject to attachment
23.1-12-23 Recovery of expenses
23.1-12-24 Costs exceeding reimbursement
23.1-12-25 Coordination of benefits
23.1-12-26 Third‑party damages ‑ Participation in actions and review of settlements
23.1-12-27 Third‑party damages ‑ Documentation
23.1-12-28 Matching federal funds
23.1-12-29 Fund appropriations
23.1-12-30 Investment of fund

Chapter 23.1-13 - Petroleum Products
Section Section Name
23.1-13-01 Definitions
23.1-13-02 Department to enforce law ‑ Regulation of petroleum products
23.1-13-03 Sale of adulterated and misbranded gasoline, kerosene, tractor fuel, heating oil, diesel fuel, or lubricating oil prohibited
23.1-13-04 Retail sale of alcohol‑blended gasoline ‑ Label requirements
23.1-13-05 Retail sale of gasoline containing methyl tertiary butyl ether ‑ Restriction
23.1-13-06 Retail sale of alternative fuels ‑ Notice required
23.1-13-07 Labeling gasoline containers ‑ Gasoline pipeline
23.1-13-08 Labeling kerosene ‑ Containers ‑ Pipeline
23.1-13-09 Labeling tractor fuel
23.1-13-10 Labeling heating oil
23.1-13-11 Labeling diesel fuel
23.1-13-12 Specifications for petroleum products ‑ Tests used
23.1-13-13 How volume of heating oil determined
23.1-13-14 Department may prohibit sale of certain gasolines or motor fuels
23.1-13-15 Sale of prohibited gasolines ‑ Penalty
23.1-13-16 Inspection fees
23.1-13-17 Report to tax commissioner of petroleum products ‑ Contents
23.1-13-18 Bond may be required of dealer in petroleum products
23.1-13-19 Department may designate ports of entry and hold cars for inspection ‑ Penalty
23.1-13-20 Penalties

Chapter 23.1-14 - Antifreeze Regulation
Section Section Name
23.1-14-01 Administration
23.1-14-02 Definitions
23.1-14-03 Registration ‑ Penalty
23.1-14-04 Adulteration
23.1-14-05 Misbranding
23.1-14-06 Rules and regulations
23.1-14-07 Inspection, sampling, and analysis
23.1-14-08 Prohibited acts
23.1-14-09 Enforcement
23.1-14-10 Submission of formula
23.1-14-11 Penalty
23.1-14-12 Prosecutions ‑ State's attorney
23.1-14-13 Injunction proceedings
23.1-14-14 Reports by department

Chapter 23.1-15 - Abandoned Motor Vehicles
Section Section Name
23.1-15-01 Definitions
23.1-15-02 Penalty for abandoning a motor vehicle
23.1-15-03 Custody of abandoned motor vehicle
23.1-15-04 Conditions under which an abandoned motor vehicle is eligible for immediate disposal
23.1-15-05 Notice to owner and law enforcement of abandoned vehicle
23.1-15-06 Right of owner to reclaim abandoned vehicle
23.1-15-07 Disposal of vehicle ‑ Disposition of proceeds
23.1-15-08 Disposal of abandoned motor vehicles not sold
23.1-15-09 Disposal services ‑ Issuance of permits by department ‑ Reimbursement of units of government and commercial towing services for costs
23.1-15-10 Abandoned motor vehicle disposal fund
23.1-15-11 Tax on initial motor vehicle certificates of title
23.1-15-12 Storage of vehicles by collector ‑ Limitations

Chapter 23.1-16 - Boiler Inspection
Section Section Name
23.1-16-01 Definitions
23.1-16-02 Chief boiler inspector, deputy inspectors ‑ Appointment ‑ Jurisdiction
23.1-16-03 Qualifications of chief boiler inspector ‑ Deputy inspectors
23.1-16-04 Powers and duties of chief boiler inspector
23.1-16-05 General requirement
23.1-16-06 Exempt boilers ‑ Inspection of exempt boilers
23.1-16-07 Inspection of boilers
23.1-16-08 Special inspector
23.1-16-09 Inspection and certificate fees
23.1-16-10 Certificate of inspection ‑ Certificate to be posted
23.1-16-11 Certificate of inspection required ‑ Penalty
23.1-16-12 Manufacturer's data report
23.1-16-13 Disposition of funds
23.1-16-14 Rules ‑ Penalty for violation ‑ Hearing

Title 24 - Highways, Bridges, and Ferries

Chapter 24-01 - State Highway System
Section Section Name
24-01-01 Declaration of legislative intent
24-01-01.1 Definition of words and phrases
24-01-01.2 State highway system ‑ Mileage
24-01-02 Designation of state highway system
24-01-03 Responsibility for state highway system
24-01-03.1 Highway performance classification plan
24-01-04 Municipalities to develop master street plan
24-01-04.1 Metropolitan planning organizations
24-01-04.2 Corridors of commerce program ‑ Corridors of commerce fund
24-01-05 Designation of county system ‑ Removal from state highway system
24-01-06 Authority to abandon sections of routes
24-01-07 Maps of state, county, and municipal systems
24-01-08 Uniform marking and erection of signs on highway
24-01-08.1 Location of signs precluding the cultivation of right of way
24-01-09 Authority to prescribe traffic‑control signals
24-01-09.1 State highway commissioner to adopt sign manual
24-01-09.2 State highway commissioner to place signs on all state highways
24-01-10 Local jurisdictions may provide additional capacity to state highway
24-01-11 Maintenance of additional width of state highway system in municipalities
24-01-12 Regulation of advertising signs on highways
24-01-12.1 Harvesting hay on state highway system ‑ Storage and removal
24-01-12.2 Hay disposal
24-01-12.3 Entry into no‑mow agreements
24-01-13 Enforcement of highway laws ‑ Vehicle size and weight controlled
24-01-14 Speed research
24-01-15 Director to designate through highways
24-01-16 Erection and maintenance of guardrails
24-01-17 Grade crossing elimination
24-01-18 Right of way and materials may be acquired by purchase or eminent domain
24-01-18.1 Right of way adjacent to customs and immigration
24-01-18.2 Sites for customs and immigration ‑ Governor to convey
24-01-19 Board of county commissioners may determine damages
24-01-20 Damages to be paid into court
24-01-21 Receipt to be signed by owner or clerk of court
24-01-22 Title vests after thirty days if no appeal taken
24-01-22.1 Appeal after deposit for taking
24-01-23 Appeals from decision of board of county commissioners ‑ Procedure ‑ Special term of court
24-01-24 Appeal does not stay condemnation proceedings
24-01-25 Fees not charged for recording instruments
24-01-26 Grants of rights of way confirmed
24-01-27 Survey ‑ Plat ‑ Damages from survey
24-01-28 Vacating highways by director ‑ Sale of property
24-01-29 Temporary acquisition of rights of way or easements for detours
24-01-30 Authority to establish controlled‑access facilities
24-01-31 Design of controlled‑access facility
24-01-32 Acquisition of property and property rights
24-01-33 New and existing facilities ‑ Grade crossing elimination
24-01-34 Authority of local units to consent
24-01-35 Local service roads
24-01-36 Bridges may be built separately
24-01-37 Inspection of bridges
24-01-38 Bridge across Yellowstone River in McKenzie County
24-01-39 Use of right of way for utilities subject to regulations by department
24-01-40 Right of way for utilities ‑ Granted by director
24-01-41 Relocation of utility facilities
24-01-41.1 Relocation of property other than utilities
24-01-41.2 Relocation of utility facilities ‑ Political subdivision roads
24-01-42 Construction of utility facility ‑ Limitation
24-01-43 Utility facility ‑ Removal
24-01-44 Utility facility ‑ Right of way for relocation
24-01-45 Controlled‑access facility ‑ Commercial establishments prohibited
24-01-46 Clearing record title of right of way
24-01-47 Legislative intent ‑ Access routes
24-01-48 Access routes to controlled‑access facility
24-01-49 Approach or escape road to be built at all dead end roads or intersections of county and state highways
24-01-50 No‑mow transfer to interstate highways
24-01-51 Haying of no‑mow areas
24-01-52 Multilane highway for United States highway 52
24-01-53 Cost recovery for relocation of utility facilities due to implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
24-01-54 Theodore Roosevelt expressway ‑ United States highway 85
24-01-55 Yellowstone trail - United States highway 12
24-01-56 Veterans memorial highway ‑ State highway 22 ‑ Continuing appropriation
24-01-57 Akicita (veteran) memorial highway ‑ State highway 57 ‑ Continuing appropriation
24-01-58 Hidden wounds veterans overpass ‑ United States highway 281 ‑ Continuing appropriation
24-01-59 Veterans memorial bridge ‑ State highway 18 ‑ Continuing appropriation
24-01-60 North Dakota's shortest highway ‑ State highway 91 ‑ Continuing appropriation
24-01-61 PFC Ronald C Goodiron Vietnam bridge ‑ State highway 6 ‑ Continuing appropriation
24-01-62 PVT Albert Grass WWI bridge ‑ State highway 1806 ‑ Continuing appropriation
24-01-63 Petty Officer Third Class Patrick G Glennon Vietnam bridge ‑ State highway 30 ‑ Continuing appropriation
24-01-64 Trooper Beryl McLane memorial highway ‑ State highway 13 ‑ Continuing appropriation
24-01-65 Specialist 4 Richard W Orsund Vietnam bridge - State highway 18 - Continuing appropriation
24-01-66 Specialist 4 David LaTraille Vietnam bridge - United States highway 81 - Continuing appropriation
24-01-67 S/Sgt Miles Shelley WWII overpass - United States highway 52 - Continuing appropriation
24-01-68 Specialist Jon P Fettig Iraq bridge ‑ State highway 22 ‑ Continuing appropriation
24-01-69 Specialist Dennis "DJ" Ferderer Jr Iraq bridge ‑ State highway 31 ‑ Continuing appropriation
24-01-70 PFC Henry Gurke memorial highway ‑ State highway 18 ‑ Continuing appropriation
24-01-71 LCDR Carl J Woods Vietnam bridge ‑ State highway 5 ‑ Continuing appropriation
24-01-72 CPL Raymond Porter Korea bridge ‑ State highway 6 ‑ Continuing appropriation
24-01-73 North Dakota fallen peace officers memorial highway - State highway 200 - Continuing appropriation
Chapter 24-01a - Legislative Intent and Definitions [Repealed]

Chapter 24-02 - Director of the Department of Transportation
Section Section Name
24-02-01 State highway department established ‑ Commissioner is head of department
24-02-01.1 Department of transportation ‑ Creation ‑ Transfer of functions
24-02-01.2 Department of transportation and director of the department of transportation to be substituted for motor vehicle department, registrar of motor vehicles, highway department, and highway commissioner
24-02-01.3 Director of the department of transportation ‑ Appointment ‑ Compensation
24-02-01.4 Structure of the department of transportation
24-02-01.5 Department of transportation ‑ Administrative rules
24-02-02 State highway commissioner ‑ Appointment, term, removal, oath, bond, salary
24-02-02.1 Agreement for the construction of the Oahe bridge
24-02-02.2 Authority to contract with adjoining states and provinces
24-02-02.3 Director may enter agreements with tribal governments
24-02-02.4 Agreement for the construction of the Fargo Moorhead metropolitan area flood risk management project impacting the state highway system
24-02-02.5 Rest area cooperative agreement
24-02-02.6 Reciprocal inspection agreements for fabricated products and materials
24-02-03 Responsibilities of commissioner
24-02-03.1 Cooperation of director in matters of national defense
24-02-03.2 Director may protect roads from damage and negotiate settlement for damages
24-02-03.3 Central management system for all state‑owned licensed motor vehicles
24-02-03.4 Transfer of motor vehicles
24-02-03.5 User charges ‑ Incidental revenues
24-02-03.6 Board of higher education fleet committee
24-02-04 Commissioner to devote full time to office
24-02-05 Office hours, sessions, and hearings of commissioner
24-02-06 Chief engineer ‑ Qualifications, salary
24-02-07 Expenses of department employees
24-02-07.1 Engineering scholarships established
24-02-07.2 Contract of employment or repayment a prerequisite
24-02-07.3 Prequalification, selection, and contracting for consultants ‑ Solicitations
24-02-08 Engineering consulting services ‑ Coordinator of highway, road, and street program within state
24-02-09 Departmental budget estimates ‑ Departmental budgets
24-02-10 Biennial report
24-02-11 Records of department open to public ‑ Certain records not open to public ‑ Certified copies
24-02-12 Auditing and payment of payrolls
24-02-13 Payment of estimates on contract or deposits in condemnation
24-02-14 Acts prohibited
24-02-15 Action against employee of department on bond
24-02-16 Basis of contracts for construction work
24-02-17 Contracts ‑ Bids
24-02-18 Reconstruction work without letting contract
24-02-19 Request for bids ‑ How solicited
24-02-20 Bids, where opened ‑ Requirements ‑ Bonds or checks of three lowest bidders retained
24-02-21 Contracts on informal bids ‑ How let
24-02-22 Separate proposals on each type of work
24-02-23 Award of contracts ‑ Bonds
24-02-24 Participating county or municipality to be notified of opening of bids
24-02-25 Payments made monthly to contractors
24-02-25.1 Claims against project ‑ Notice of claim ‑ When filed ‑ Where filed
24-02-25.2 Actions against contractor and surety ‑ Time
24-02-26 Controversies to be arbitrated ‑ Arbitrators ‑ How named
24-02-26.1 Condition precedent to contractor demand for highway construction arbitration ‑ Claims for extra compensation
24-02-27 Arbitration demand ‑ District court may appoint arbitrators if parties fail
24-02-28 Procedure for arbitration
24-02-29 Arbitration may proceed although one party fails to agree
24-02-30 Conditions precedent to demand for arbitration against director
24-02-31 Arbitrators shall determine all controversies ‑ May give directions
24-02-32 Further arbitration permitted
24-02-33 Judgment against director ‑ How collected
24-02-34 Preparation of standard contract forms
24-02-35 Contracts ‑ For road and bridge work and materials ‑ Awarding to residents of North Dakota and giving preference to residents of North Dakota
24-02-35.1 Casual sale of road materials to local governmental units
24-02-35.2 Deposit of sale proceeds ‑ Continuing appropriation
24-02-36 State funds not used on feeder roads
24-02-37 State highway fund ‑ Priorities for expenditure ‑ Use of investment income
24-02-37.1 Special road advisory committee ‑ Special road fund
24-02-37.2 Special road committee
24-02-37.3 Flexible transportation fund ‑ Budget section approval ‑ State treasurer distributions to political subdivisions - Report (Retroactive application ‑ See note)
24-02-38 Additional appropriation for administration expenses
24-02-39 Highway department ‑ Building limitation
24-02-40 Short‑term financing
24-02-40.1 Grant or revenue anticipation financing
24-02-41 Department revenues to state highway fund
24-02-42 Scholarships authorized
24-02-43 Intergovernmental cooperation ‑ Infrastructure bank
24-02-44 Authority to borrow funds for a disaster ‑ Appropriation
24-02-45 Cooperative agreements with counties or cities
24-02-45.1 Cooperative agreements with private entities for the construction of certain items on the state highway system
24-02-45.2 Lease agreements with public and private entities for radio tower space ‑ Continuing appropriation
24-02-45.3 Cooperative agreements ‑ Federal transportation-related aid and safety and mobility
24-02-45.4 Cooperative agreement with Theodore Roosevelt national park for the maintenance of roadways off of the state highway system
24-02-45.5 Reimbursable federal electric vehicle infrastructure grants ‑ Agreements with public or private entities for the administration of federal aid programs ‑ Report
24-02-45.6 Big sky north coast corridor identification and development program
24-02-46 Multistate highway transportation agreement
24-02-47 Contracts ‑ Design‑build method
24-02-48 Use of department of transportation airplanes
24-02-50 Criminal record history checks
24-02-51 Federal transportation-related grants

Chapter 24-03 - Construction and Maintenance of State Highway System
Section Section Name
24-03-01 Preparation and adoption of standard plans and specifications
24-03-02 Authority to construct and maintain state highway system
24-03-03 Construction program
24-03-04 Force accounts in emergencies
24-03-05 Closing of roads ‑ Penalty for passing over road or removing barricade
24-03-06 Method of construction of highway ditches
24-03-07 Drains across state highways
24-03-08 Determinations of surface water flow and appropriate highway construction
24-03-09 Warning signs of road construction
24-03-10 Public officers ‑ Warning sign placement duty
24-03-11 Penalty for failure to erect warning signs
24-03-12 Authority to acquire equipment
24-03-13 Equipment and materials may be purchased without advertising for bids
24-03-14 Authority to acquire buildings for equipment
24-03-15 Sale of obsolescent highway equipment
24-03-16 Inspection and testing of materials
24-03-17 Testing laboratory
24-03-18 Preparation of manuals of methods and procedures
24-03-19 Research on highway development
24-03-20 Traffic surveys
24-03-21 Preparation of road maps ‑ Publication of tourist information
24-03-22 Highway maintenance radio net
24-03-23 Encroachments on state highways

Chapter 24-04 - Federal Aid
Section Section Name
24-04-01 Assent to federal aid given
24-04-02 Federal‑aid highways included in highway systems of state
24-04-03 Feeder roads and rural transportation assistance programs ‑ Director may cooperate with federal government
24-04-04 Municipalities may aid federal highway construction
24-04-05 Municipalities may pay share of highway cost by taxes or special assessments
24-04-06 General laws govern taxes and special assessments to pay highway costs

Chapter 24-05 - County Roads
Section Section Name
24-05-01 County road system and construction plan ‑ County road and bridge tax levy ‑ Allocation and use of funds
24-05-02 Fund ‑ How expended
24-05-03 Payments made for completed work only
24-05-04 Contracts to be advertised ‑ Road construction ‑ Requirements for rental contracts
24-05-04.1 County not to lease its equipment for less than cost of operation
24-05-04.2 Contracts to be advertised - Road construction
24-05-05 County auditor to issue warrants
24-05-06 Compensation of county surveyor
24-05-07 County may deviate from section lines ‑ Condemn or purchase right of way
24-05-08 Highways on state line
24-05-09 Purchase or condemnation of right of way
24-05-10 Damages ‑ How ascertained ‑ Special board
24-05-11 Hearing before special board ‑ Notice
24-05-12 Payment or deposit of damages ‑ Receipt
24-05-13 Receipt for payment to be recorded if no appeal taken
24-05-14 Appeal ‑ How taken ‑ Jury trial
24-05-15 Appeal does not stay proceedings
24-05-16 County road system ‑ Designation
24-05-17 Responsibility for county road system
24-05-18 Counties may cooperate with department ‑ Procedure
24-05-19 County bound to provide its share of cost
24-05-20 County and township road grades and ditches to be back sloped ‑ Planting of grass ‑ Plant pest control
24-05-21 Roads and approaches intersecting with county or township roads ‑ Requirement
24-05-22 Graded inslope requirement ‑ Exceptions
24-05-23 Encroachment upon county roads, ditches, approaches ‑ Liability for damages
24-05-24 County and township road rights of way ‑ Removal of obstructions

Chapter 24-06 - Local Road Improvements
Section Section Name
24-06-01 Board of township supervisors has supervision over township roads
24-06-02 Township may purchase road machinery ‑ Credit terms
24-06-03 Election required if road machinery costs more than four hundred dollars
24-06-04 Cost of township road machinery ‑ How paid
24-06-05 Overseer responsible for machinery
24-06-06 Storage of implements
24-06-07 Road machinery ‑ Sale, purchase, lease
24-06-08 Contracts for township road improvements ‑ Notice ‑ Bids
24-06-09 Contract for township road and bridge work by county, township, or soil conservation district
24-06-10 Roads contiguous to municipality ‑ Grades ‑ How established
24-06-11 Construction of crossings over ditches, drains, and roads
24-06-12 Townships may unite efforts
24-06-13 Townships composed of more than one congressional township ‑ Expenditure of road taxes
24-06-14 District overseer of highways
24-06-15 Road taxes in unorganized territory ‑ How expended
24-06-16 Report of district overseer of highways
24-06-17 Road taxes must be paid in cash
24-06-18 Road taxes to be paid to local subdivisions
24-06-19 Expenditure of road taxes
24-06-20 Work on roads to proceed upon levy of taxes
24-06-21 Road tax may be worked out
24-06-22 Supervisors to fix compensation for road work, when
24-06-23 County commissioners to fix rate, when
24-06-24 Compensation for road work when not fixed
24-06-25 Work done prior to August first
24-06-26 Ditches to drain highways ‑ Proceedings to establish
24-06-26.1 Township road and drainage construction standards
24-06-26.2 Maintenance of township road ditches ‑ Limited duty
24-06-26.3 Maintenance of township road ditches by private party ‑ Power of board of township supervisors ‑ Approval ‑ Standards of construction
24-06-27 Penalty for injuring ditch
24-06-28 Obstruction of section lines prohibited ‑ Exception ‑ Certain fences not considered obstructions ‑ Obstructions and traffic safety hazards - Penalty
24-06-29 Removal of permanent obstructions ‑ Removal of obstructions and traffic safety hazards - Cost
24-06-30 Removal of fences ‑ Notice ‑ Cost
24-06-31 Obstructions in highway
24-06-32 Penalty for refusal to serve as road overseer
24-06-33 Method of construction of highway ditches
24-06-34 Notice to water resource districts

Chapter 24-07 - Opening and Vacating Highways
Section Section Name
24-07-01 Public roads by prescription
24-07-02 Established roads are public highways
24-07-03 Section lines considered public roads open for public travel ‑ Closing same under certain conditions
24-07-03.1 Improvement of section line by landowner
24-07-04 Jurisdiction of proceedings to open or vacate highway
24-07-05 Petition for laying out, altering, or discontinuing roads
24-07-06 Public road may be established to give access to highway
24-07-07 Survey of proposed road ‑ Deviation from petition
24-07-08 State land subject to chapter
24-07-09 Copy of petition to be posted
24-07-10 Notice to all parties to be given ‑ What deemed to be notices
24-07-11 When notice dispensed with
24-07-12 Petition must be filed with county auditor
24-07-13 Examination of proposed highway
24-07-14 Proceedings when road is laid out, altered, or discontinued
24-07-15 Order or certified copy ‑ Competent evidence
24-07-16 Damages ‑ How ascertained
24-07-17 When damages not allowed
24-07-18 Determination final for one year
24-07-19 Notice to party to remove fences
24-07-20 Notice to overseer of highways
24-07-21 Repair of highways across railroads, canals, or ditches
24-07-22 Appeals ‑ When and where taken
24-07-23 Appeals ‑ How taken ‑ Notice ‑ Bond
24-07-24 Appeals ‑ Filing ‑ Approval of undertaking ‑ Service
24-07-25 Trial in county court
24-07-26 Trial in district court
24-07-27 Scope of review upon appeal
24-07-28 Judgment ‑ Copy filed
24-07-29 Costs of appeal
24-07-30 When appeal sustained ‑ Duty of the board
24-07-31 Nonuse for ten years will vacate highway
24-07-32 Highways on county and township lines
24-07-33 Public lands ‑ Damages
24-07-34 Roads on lines between township and city
24-07-35 Designation of minimum maintenance road
24-07-36 Required signs on minimum maintenance roads
24-07-37 Limitations on designation of minimum maintenance roads

Chapter 24-08 - Bridges
Section Section Name
24-08-01 Construction of bridges by board of county commissioners ‑ Bids ‑ Rejection
24-08-02 Expense of bridge ‑ How paid
24-08-02.1 County to furnish and pay for culverts on township roads
24-08-03 Bridges ‑ Supervision, repairs, bids, signs ‑ Liability
24-08-04 Bridges part of highway
24-08-05 Petition for bridges across navigable rivers
24-08-06 Board of county commissioners may act with representatives of other governmental agency
24-08-07 Issuance of bonds to meet expenses of construction of bridge
24-08-08 Bridge funds to be turned over to city
24-08-09 Cost of bridge limited
24-08-10 Counties or municipalities may assist in constructing bridge
24-08-11 Plans for bridge when state aid is used in paying cost
24-08-12 Bridge across Yellowstone River in McKenzie County
24-08-13 Liberty memorial bridge

Chapter 24-09 - Railroad Crossings
Section Section Name
24-09-01 Definitions
24-09-01.1 Standard railroad crossing warning systems ‑ Survey for additional warning systems
24-09-02 Uniform warning systems at railroad crossings
24-09-03 Railroads to establish signs
24-09-04 Advance warning signs ‑ Exceptions
24-09-05 Stop signs may be required
24-09-06 Vehicles carrying school children, passengers for hire, or explosives must stop at railroad crossing
24-09-07 Speed limit at railroad crossing
24-09-08 Additional safeguards at crossings may be required
24-09-08.1 Department of transportation to apportion cost ‑ Exception
24-09-09 Warning devices must be approved by department of transportation
24-09-10 Changing or closing railroad crossing ‑ Power of public service commission ‑ Hearing
24-09-11 Overhead and underground railroad crossings may be required
24-09-12 Advertising signs not to obstruct or resemble crossing signs
24-09-13 Injuring crossing signs ‑ Penalty
24-09-14 Failure to stop at crossing does not affect right to recover for injuries ‑ Penalty

Chapter 24-10 - Cattle Guards and Gateways
Section Section Name
24-10-01 Cattle guards ‑ How permitted
24-10-02 Cattle guards ‑ Construction ‑ Maintenance ‑ Effect
24-10-03 Leaving gates open ‑ Penalty
24-10-04 Cattle guards may be ordered removed
24-10-05 County and townships exercise joint authority
24-10-06 Cattle ways under highways
24-10-07 Failure to keep cattle way in repair
24-10-08 Board may prescribe regulations
Chapter 24-11 - Ferries [Repealed]

Chapter 24-12 - Miscellaneous Provisions
Section Section Name
24-12-01 Injuries to highways
24-12-02 Obstructing highways
24-12-03 Garbage deposited on highways
24-12-04 Injury to mileboards, guideposts, traffic‑control signals, signs, or markings
24-12-04.1 Rewards authorized
24-12-05 Penalties
24-12-06 Penalty for running tollgate
Chapter 24-13 - Wartime Provisions [Repealed] Chapter 24-14 - Public Safety Division [Repealed]

Chapter 24-15 - Temporary Roadblocks
Section Section Name
24-15-01 Definition
24-15-02 Authority to establish roadblocks
24-15-03 Minimum requirements
24-15-04 Existing law preserved
24-15-05 Penalty

Chapter 24-16 - Establishment of Junkyards Adjacent to Highways
Section Section Name
24-16-01 Legislative intent
24-16-02 Definitions
24-16-03 Establishment of junkyards and automobile graveyards ‑ Limitation
24-16-04 Effect on existing junkyards ‑ Orders of commissioner ‑ Reimbursement
24-16-05 Order to remove junkyard
24-16-06 Time limitation for removal
24-16-07 Compensation for removal
24-16-08 Acquisition of lands
24-16-09 Director to enforce rules
24-16-10 Administrative order retroactive
24-16-11 Certain junkyards allowed
24-16-12 Penalty

Chapter 24-17 - Advertising Adjacent to Highways
Section Section Name
24-17-01 Declaration of policy
24-17-02 Definitions
24-17-03 Outdoor advertising distance limitations
24-17-03.1 Outdoor advertising beyond distance limitations
24-17-04 Removal of signs
24-17-05 Compensation for removal of signs
24-17-06 Highway corridor board ‑ Members
24-17-07 Organization of the board
24-17-08 Compensation of board members
24-17-08.1 Agreement between board and secretary of transportation ratified
24-17-09 Duties and powers of the director
24-17-10 Rules
24-17-11 Unlawful advertising
24-17-12 Enforcement
24-17-13 Hearings
24-17-14 Publication of resolutions, rules or regulations
24-17-15 Appeals to district court ‑ Application of chapter 28‑32

Chapter 24-18 - Limited Transportation Network
Section Section Name
24-18-01 Primary network
24-18-02 Process for modification
24-18-03 Advisory committee
24-18-04 Conditional approval for interstate highway system within North Dakota
24-18-05 Authority to establish truck axle configuration and weight limits associated with the one hundred twenty‑nine thousand pound network
24-18-06 Preservation of existing truck weight provisions

Title 25 - Mental and Physical Illness or Disability

Chapter 25-01 - General Provisions
Section Section Name
25-01-01 Definitions
25-01-01.1 State council on developmental disabilities
25-01-02 Transfer of patients between institutions
25-01-02.1 Health council to investigate mental health of patients
25-01-03 Supervising officer to appoint superintendent of institutions ‑ Salaries ‑ Removal
25-01-04 Superintendent of each institution to qualify
25-01-05 General powers and duties of superintendents of various institutions
25-01-06 Duty of superintendent and the supervising officer in case of questionable commitment
25-01-07 Salaries of officers and employees other than superintendent ‑ How fixed
25-01-08 Discharge of subordinate officers and employees
25-01-09 Officers of institutions to be furnished food supplies
25-01-10 Supervising officer may accept gifts and bequests ‑ State treasurer to have custody of funds
25-01-11 State treasurer to have custody of income from granted lands
25-01-12 Drawing of funds ‑ Sale of lands ‑ Release of mortgages ‑ Appropriations limit power to contract
25-01-13 Members of board and officers of institutions not to be interested in certain contracts
25-01-14 Claim for or proceedings to recover money in inmates' or patients' fund ‑ Limitation
25-01-15 Money remaining in inmates' or patients' personal accounts transferred to general welfare account of institution
25-01-16 Treating patients cruelly ‑ Penalty
25-01-17 Religious exercise of patient or resident under the care of the department of health and human services

Chapter 25-01.1 - Institutional Management
Section Section Name
25-01.1-01 Definition of supervising department
25-01.1-02 Heads of institutions responsible to supervising department
25-01.1-03 Adopt uniform system of accounting
25-01.1-04 Books and accounts kept by supervising department
25-01.1-05 Blanks and forms furnished by supervising department
25-01.1-06 Supervising department to have access to institutions and to books and records of institutions
25-01.1-07 Rules or policies for procedure and administration of institutions
25-01.1-08 Inspection of institutions
25-01.1-09 Investigation of institutions ‑ Witnesses ‑ Fees ‑ Not excused from testifying
25-01.1-10 Testimony taken at investigation transcribed and filed
25-01.1-11 Failure to testify ‑ Contempt
25-01.1-12 Report to governor any abuses and wrongs existing in institutions
25-01.1-13 Supervising department to keep record of persons in institutions
25-01.1-14 Entrance and discharge record of persons at institutions
25-01.1-14.1 Heads of institutions ‑ Duty to appoint surrogate parents
25-01.1-15 Supervising department to provide protection against fire ‑ Means of escape
25-01.1-16 Inventory of stocks and supplies
25-01.1-17 Moneys remitted to state treasurer
25-01.1-18 Property of institution is property of state
25-01.1-19 Funds belonging to institutions or patients to be paid to superintendent
25-01.1-20 Care and custody of funds belonging to patients of state institutions
25-01.1-21 Property of patients to be returned
25-01.1-22 Estimate of expenditures of institutions presented to supervising department and office of management and budget ‑ Revision
25-01.1-23 Office of management and budget to advertise for bids for supplies ‑ State firm given preference
25-01.1-24 Contract for supplies sent to institution
25-01.1-25 Office of management and budget may purchase supplies on open market
25-01.1-26 Bill presented to institution ‑ Form ‑ Thirty days allowed to pay for supplies
25-01.1-27 Rules for purchase of supplies ‑ Jobbers to file address with office of management and budget or institutions
25-01.1-28 Supplies of institutions ‑ Duties of officers
25-01.1-29 Shortage in supplies ‑ Liability of officer in charge
25-01.1-30 Monthly statement of institutional expenditures and payroll to supervising department
25-01.1-31 Audit of monthly statements of expenditures ‑ Abstracts of statement ‑ Payment
25-01.1-32 Examination of monthly payroll ‑ Payment
25-01.1-33 Use of patient labor in erection or repair of buildings of institutions
25-01.1-34 Supervising department, employees, or employees of institutions not to be interested in contracts
25-01.1-35 Members of supervising department and officers and employees of institutions prohibited from accepting gifts ‑ Penalty
25-01.1-36 Employees ‑ Penalty for influencing appointment
25-01.1-37 Political influence or contribution by members of supervising department or employees of institution prohibited
25-01.1-38 Child welfare ‑ Powers and duties of supervising department

Chapter 25-01.2 - Developmental Disability
Section Section Name
25-01.2-01 Definitions
25-01.2-02 Appropriate treatment, services, and habilitation ‑ Treatment in least restrictive appropriate setting
25-01.2-03 Presumption of incompetence prohibited ‑ Discrimination prohibited ‑ Deprivation of constitutional, civil, or legal rights prohibited
25-01.2-04 Communication rights
25-01.2-05 Personal property
25-01.2-06 Labor ‑ Wages ‑ Money
25-01.2-07 Medical and dental services ‑ Application to residential institution or facility
25-01.2-08 Medication ‑ Chemical restraints
25-01.2-09 Punishment ‑ Seclusion ‑ Restraints ‑ Psychosurgery ‑ Sterilization ‑ Shock treatment
25-01.2-10 Seclusion or physical restraint ‑ Administrator to be notified
25-01.2-11 Psychosurgery, sterilization, or research ‑ Court order required ‑ Hearing ‑ Right to attorney at public expense
25-01.2-12 Diet
25-01.2-13 Education
25-01.2-14 Individualized habilitation, person‑centered service, or individual education plan ‑ Contents
25-01.2-15 Right to refuse services
25-01.2-16 Notice of rights
25-01.2-17 Enforcement of rights
25-01.2-18 Authority to adopt rules

Chapter 25-01.3 - Committee on Protection and Advocacy
Section Section Name
25-01.3-01 Definitions
25-01.3-02 Committee on protection and advocacy
25-01.3-03 Director ‑ Administrative authority
25-01.3-04 Reporting of abuse, neglect, or exploitation ‑ Immunity for good‑faith reports
25-01.3-05 Retaliation ‑ Presumptions ‑ Penalty
25-01.3-06 Authority of project ‑ Annual report
25-01.3-07 Access to records, facilities, and persons ‑ Rules
25-01.3-08 Investigation of reports and complaints
25-01.3-09 Conflict of interest
25-01.3-10 Confidentiality and privileged information
25-01.3-11 Refusal of services ‑ Alternatives
25-01.3-12 Penalties

Chapter 25-02 - State Hospital
Section Section Name
25-02-01 State hospital for the mentally ill ‑ Location ‑ Title ‑ Administration and control
25-02-01.1 Maintenance of state hospital accreditation ‑ Governing body membership ‑ Authority
25-02-02 Additional hospital for mentally ill located at Rugby
25-02-03 Object of state hospital
25-02-03.1 Collaborative care ‑ Consultation services
25-02-04 Superintendent to possess certain qualifications ‑ Medical director ‑ Employees
25-02-05 Superintendent to furnish forms and bylaws to county mental health boards
25-02-05.1 Specialists
25-02-06 Nonresidents admitted to state hospital
25-02-06.1 Disposition of nonresidents ‑ Exceptions ‑ Reciprocal agreements
25-02-07 Disposition of mentally ill nonresident
25-02-08 Expense for care of patient
25-02-09 Care of patients to be impartial
25-02-10 Attorney general to bring action against county
25-02-11 County mental health board ‑ Members, appointment, term, quorum
25-02-12 Oath required of appointive members
25-02-13 Meetings of county mental health board
25-02-14 Duties of chairman of county mental health board
25-02-15 Absence of member of county mental health board ‑ Substitute
25-02-16 Powers of county mental health board
25-02-17 Compensation and expenses of county mental health board
25-02-18 Nonliability of certain officers for detention of mentally ill persons
Chapter 25-03 - Custody and Release of the Mentally Ill [Repealed]

Chapter 25-03.1 - Commitment Procedures
Section Section Name
25-03.1-01 Legislative intent
25-03.1-02 Definitions
25-03.1-03 Jurisdiction
25-03.1-03.1 Disclosure of health information
25-03.1-04 Screening and admission to a public treatment facility
25-03.1-05 Discharge of voluntary patients
25-03.1-06 Right to release on application ‑ Exception ‑ Judicial proceedings
25-03.1-07 Involuntary admission standards
25-03.1-08 Application to state's attorney or retained attorney ‑ Petition for involuntary treatment ‑ Investigation by mental health professional
25-03.1-09 Review of petition for involuntary treatment ‑ Probable cause established ‑ Respondent notified ‑ Rights
25-03.1-10 Involuntary treatment ‑ Court‑ordered examination
25-03.1-10.1 Use of telemedicine technology authorized
25-03.1-11 Involuntary treatment ‑ Examination ‑ Report
25-03.1-11.1 Combination of preliminary and treatment hearings
25-03.1-12 Notice of hearings
25-03.1-13 Right to counsel ‑ Indigency ‑ Waiver ‑ Recoupment ‑ Limitations
25-03.1-14 Duty of state's attorney in court proceedings
25-03.1-15 Respondent's attendance at hearings
25-03.1-16 Medication pending treatment order
25-03.1-17 Involuntary treatment ‑ Right to preliminary hearing
25-03.1-18 Involuntary treatment ‑ Release
25-03.1-18.1 Court‑authorized involuntary treatment with prescribed medication
25-03.1-18.2 Guardian consent to involuntary treatment with prescribed medication
25-03.1-19 Involuntary treatment hearing
25-03.1-20 Involuntary treatment hearing ‑ Findings and dispositions
25-03.1-21 Involuntary treatment order ‑ Alternatives to hospitalization ‑ Noncompliance with alternative treatment order ‑ Emergency detention by certain professionals ‑ Application for continuing treatment order
25-03.1-22 Length of involuntary and continuing treatment orders
25-03.1-23 Petition for continuing treatment orders
25-03.1-24 Right to treat
25-03.1-25 Detention or hospitalization ‑ Emergency procedure
25-03.1-26 Emergency procedure ‑ Acceptance of petition and individual ‑ Notice ‑ Court hearing set
25-03.1-27 Notice and statement of rights
25-03.1-28 Records and proceedings
25-03.1-29 Appeal
25-03.1-30 Discharge of hospitalized patient ‑ Transfer to alternative treatment ‑ Termination of alternative treatment
25-03.1-31 Procedure to extend continuing treatment orders ‑ Respondent's right to petition for discharge
25-03.1-32 Periodic hearing and petition for discharge ‑ Continuing hospitalization
25-03.1-33 Legal incompetence ‑ Presumption ‑ Finding ‑ Adjudication negated
25-03.1-34 Transfer of patients
25-03.1-34.1 Exchange of individuals with a substance use disorder
25-03.1-34.2 Interstate contracts for treatment of mental illness or a substance use disorder
25-03.1-35 Treatment by an agency of the United States
25-03.1-36 Escape of patient from treatment facility
25-03.1-37 Reports to and additional powers of department
25-03.1-38 Expenses of district court serving Stutsman County
25-03.1-39 Transportation ‑ Expenses
25-03.1-40 Rights of patients
25-03.1-41 Limitations and restrictions of patient's rights
25-03.1-42 Limitation of liability ‑ Penalty for false petition
25-03.1-43 Confidential records
25-03.1-44 Records of disclosure
25-03.1-45 Expungement of records
25-03.1-46 Rules and regulations ‑ Preparation of forms

Chapter 25-03.2 - Residential Treatment Centers for Children
Section Section Name
25-03.2-01 Definitions
25-03.2-02 License required
25-03.2-03 Requirements for license
25-03.2-03.1 Moratorium on expansion of psychiatric residential treatment facility for children bed capacity ‑ Exchange of bed capacity
25-03.2-04 Conviction not bar to licensure ‑ Exceptions
25-03.2-04.1 Criminal history record investigation ‑ Fingerprinting required
25-03.2-05 Content of license
25-03.2-06 Admission criteria
25-03.2-07 Method of providing service
25-03.2-08 Revocation or denial of license
25-03.2-09 Hearing on denial or revocation of license
25-03.2-10 Department may adopt rules

Chapter 25-03.3 - Commitment of Sexually Dangerous Individuals
Section Section Name
25-03.3-01 Definitions
25-03.3-02 Jurisdiction and venue
25-03.3-03 Sexually dangerous individual ‑ Petition
25-03.3-03.1 Referral of inmates to state's attorneys ‑ Immunity
25-03.3-04 Retention of records
25-03.3-05 Abrogation of confidentiality statutes and privileges
25-03.3-06 Use of confidential records
25-03.3-07 Appointment of guardian ad litem
25-03.3-08 Sexually dangerous individual ‑ Procedure on petition ‑ Detention
25-03.3-09 Right to counsel ‑ Waiver
25-03.3-10 Notice
25-03.3-11 Preliminary hearing ‑ Probable cause
25-03.3-12 Sexually dangerous individual ‑ Evaluation
25-03.3-13 Sexually dangerous individual ‑ Commitment proceeding ‑ Report of findings
25-03.3-14 Interagency placement
25-03.3-15 Evidence of prior acts
25-03.3-16 Limitation on findings as evidence in criminal proceedings
25-03.3-17 Postcommitment proceeding, discharge, and further disposition
25-03.3-18 Petition for discharge ‑ Notice
25-03.3-18.1 Annual review ‑ Petition for discharge ‑ Inapplicability during periods of imprisonment
25-03.3-19 Appeal
25-03.3-20 Limitation of liability
25-03.3-21 Recovery of expense
25-03.3-22 Rules
25-03.3-23 Individual rights
25-03.3-24 Postcommitment community placement ‑ Penalty

Chapter 25-04 - Care of Developmentally Disabled
Section Section Name
25-04-00.1 Definitions
25-04-01 Life skills and transition center ‑ Name ‑ Administration and control
25-04-01.1 Life skills and transition center to be substituted for developmental center at westwood park, Grafton
25-04-02 Purpose of life skills and transition center (Effective through June 30, 2027)
25-04-02.1 Accreditation of life skills and transition center
25-04-02.2 Institutional sale of services ‑ Budget section approval
25-04-03 Qualifications of superintendent
25-04-03.1 Biennial report ‑ Assistant superintendent
25-04-04 Who may receive benefits of life skills and transition center
25-04-04.1 Program management for an individual
25-04-05 Qualifications for accessing services provided by life skills and transition center ‑ Educational or related services without charge for individuals twenty‑one years of age and under
25-04-05.1 Transfer of individuals ‑ Visiting privileges ‑ Release and placement of individuals
25-04-05.2 San haven ‑ Transportation costs ‑ Payment limited
25-04-06 Juvenile court order for assessment of dependent, neglected, or delinquent child with developmental disability ‑ Appeal
25-04-07 Disabled defendants
25-04-08 Discharge of an individual from life skills and transition center
25-04-08.1 Notification before discharge
25-04-09 Expense for care of inmates to be charge upon county ‑ County to remit to state treasurer
25-04-10 Transfer of inmate of state school when person legally responsible for support moves to another state
25-04-11 Disposition of individual who is not a legal resident
25-04-11.1 Admission and disposition of nonresidents ‑ Reciprocal agreements
25-04-11.2 Liability for care and treatment of nonresident individuals served
25-04-12 Electric power may be furnished to city of Dunseith from state school power plant
25-04-13 Guardianship of person and estate ‑ Superintendent and director of institutions to act as guardians in lieu of court appointment or assumption by parent
25-04-13.1 Guardianship ‑ Superintendent to act as guardian
25-04-14 Expenses chargeable against individual or individual's estate ‑ Filing claims
25-04-15 Expenses chargeable against guardianship estate of individual served ‑ Restrictions
25-04-15.1 Statute of limitations not bar to recovery
25-04-16 Waiver of payment ‑ Use of income tax data ‑ Confidentiality ‑ Definition
25-04-17 Reduction or writeoff of accounts ‑ Report to legislative audit and fiscal review committee
25-04-18 Limitations of this chapter
25-04-19 Quality assurance review committees ‑ Reports ‑ Immunity
25-04-20 Westwood park assets management committee
Chapter 25-04.1 - Recommendation for Sterilization [Repealed] Chapter 25-05 - Care of Tubercular Persons [Repealed]

Chapter 25-06 - Education of Blind Persons
Section Section Name
25-06-01 North Dakota vision services ‑ school for the blind ‑ Maintained ‑ Location
25-06-01.1 Definitions
25-06-02 Duties and responsibilities of North Dakota vision services ‑ school for the blind
25-06-02.1 North Dakota vision services ‑ school for the blind ‑ Appointment of superintendent, budget, staff, and reporting structure
25-06-02.2 Superintendent ‑ Special duties
25-06-03 Superintendent to possess certain qualifications
25-06-03.1 Criminal history record checks
25-06-04 Qualifications for admission to school for the blind ‑ Residents of state entitled to free education
25-06-05 Services to nonresidents
25-06-06 Transportation of indigent persons
25-06-07 Instruction at school for the blind
25-06-08 Accounts for clothing ‑ How collected
25-06-09 Blind persons ‑ Duty to report
25-06-10 Purchase and resale of vision‑specific adaptive aids, devices, and appliances ‑ Revolving fund ‑ Continuing appropriation
25-06-11 School for the blind fund

Chapter 25-07 - Education of Deaf Persons
Section Section Name
25-07-01 School for the deaf ‑ Maintained ‑ Location ‑ Purpose
25-07-01.1 School for the deaf ‑ Appointment of superintendent, budget, staff, and reporting structure
25-07-02 Superintendent ‑ Special duties
25-07-02.1 Criminal history record checks
25-07-03 Matron ‑ Duties
25-07-04 Qualifications for admission to school for the deaf ‑ Residents of state entitled to free education
25-07-05 Admission of nonresidents
25-07-06 Instruction at school for the deaf
25-07-07 Transportation of indigent children to and from school for deaf
25-07-08 Clothing may be furnished when necessary ‑ Accounts for clothing
25-07-09 Collection of clothing account
25-07-10 Deaf persons ‑ Duty to report
25-07-11 Home intervention program
25-07-12 Provision of services ‑ Collaboration ‑ Competition
25-07-13 School for the deaf fund
Chapter 25-08 - Expense and Care of Patients [Repealed] Chapter 25-09 - Expenses of Care and Treatment of Patients [Repealed] Chapter 25-10 - Mental Health Services [Repealed]

Chapter 25-11 - Interstate Mental Health Compact
Section Section Name
25-11-01 Enactment of interstate compact on mental health
25-11-02 Compact administrator ‑ Powers
25-11-03 Power to make supplementary agreements ‑ Limitation
25-11-04 Discharge of financial obligations
25-11-05 Transfer of patients ‑ Approval of court
25-11-06 Transmission of copies of chapter
Chapter 25-12 - Mental Health and Retardation Service Units [Repealed]

Chapter 25-13 - Blind and Disabled Persons' Activities
Section Section Name
25-13-01 Legislative policy
25-13-01.1 Definitions
25-13-02 Individual with a disability ‑ Service animal ‑ Admission to public places
25-13-02.1 Trainer and a service animal in training ‑ Admission to public places
25-13-02.2 Service animal ‑ Misrepresentation ‑ Penalty
25-13-03 Driver of motor vehicle ‑ Precaution ‑ Individual with service animal
25-13-04 Penalty for interfering or denying use of facilities
25-13-05 State employment of individuals who are blind or otherwise disabled
25-13-06 Killing or injury of service animal ‑ Penalty

Chapter 25-14 - Interstate Compact on Mentally Disordered Offenders
Section Section Name
25-14-01 Enactment of interstate compact on mentally disordered offenders
25-14-02 Department of health and human services shall administer compact
Chapter 25-15 - Sheltered Workshops for the Handicapped [Repealed]

Chapter 25-16 - Residential Care and Services for the Developmentally Disabled
Section Section Name
25-16-01 Definitions
25-16-02 License required
25-16-03 Requirements for license
25-16-03.1 Conviction not bar to licensure ‑ Exceptions
25-16-03.2 Corrective actions
25-16-04 Inspection and report by department
25-16-05 Content of license
25-16-06 Department to prescribe forms ‑ Rules
25-16-07 Confidential records
25-16-08 Revocation of license
25-16-09 Hearing on denial or revocation of license
25-16-10 Purchase of services
25-16-10.1 Maximum annual return on investment
25-16-11 Funds of state department of human services for purchasing residential care, custody, treatment, and education for developmentally disabled persons
25-16-12 Efforts to obtain private and governmental grants
25-16-13 Expenses chargeable against eligible individual, eligible individual's estate, or responsible relatives
25-16-14 Group homes for individuals with developmental disabilities ‑ Zoning
25-16-15 Depreciation recapture on the sale of fixed assets
25-16-16 Owner compensation for services provided
25-16-17 Purchase of services - Host home program
25-16-18 Federal requirements - Supremacy

Chapter 25-16.1 - Receivers for Developmentally Disabled Facilities
Section Section Name
25-16.1-01 Definitions
25-16.1-02 Conditions for appointment of receiver
25-16.1-03 Appointment of receiver
25-16.1-04 Termination of receivership
25-16.1-05 Accounting

Chapter 25-16.2 - Work Activity Center Contract Awards
Section Section Name
25-16.2-01 Work activity center ‑ Definition
25-16.2-01.1 Purpose
25-16.2-02 Direct bidding with work activity centers for highway grade stakes
25-16.2-03 Contract requirement
25-16.2-04 Direct purchase from work activity centers

Chapter 25-17 - Testing and Treatment of Newborns
Section Section Name
25-17-00.1 Definitions
25-17-01 Newborn screening education programs and tests
25-17-02 Rulemaking requirement
25-17-02.1 Testing and reporting requirements
25-17-03 Treatment for positive diagnosis ‑ Registry of cases
25-17-04 Testing and reporting requirements
25-17-05 Testing charges
25-17-06 Pulse oximetry screening for critical congenital heart defects - Exception
25-17-07 Institutional review board
Chapter 25-18 - Fee for Service Ratesetting for Developmentally Disabled Facilities [Repealed]

Title 26 - Insurance

 Title 26 - Insurance

Title 26.1 - Insurance

Chapter 26.1-01 - Insurance Commissioner
Section Section Name
26.1-01-01 Commissioner defined
26.1-01-02 Commissioner ‑ Seal ‑ Employment of deputy and assistants
26.1-01-03 Duties of commissioner
26.1-01-03.1 Cease and desist authority ‑ Hearing ‑ Failure to appear
26.1-01-03.2 Injunctive authority
26.1-01-03.3 Penalty for violation of title
26.1-01-04 Service of process upon commissioner ‑ Procedure
26.1-01-05 Reporting and review of medical malpractice claims, settlements, and judgments
26.1-01-06 Reporting of statistical data regarding legal malpractice claims, settlements, and judgments
26.1-01-07 Fees chargeable by commissioner
26.1-01-07.1 Insurance regulatory trust fund established
26.1-01-07.2 Insurance regulatory trust fund investment
26.1-01-07.3 Cash flow financing
26.1-01-07.4 Group health care coverage ‑ Cooperative agreement allowed
26.1-01-07.5 Fire district maps ‑ Insurance applications to show fire district in which property is located ‑ Penalty
26.1-01-07.6 Medicare provider‑sponsored organizations
26.1-01-08 Rulemaking ‑ Administrative procedure ‑ Appeal from commissioner's decision
26.1-01-08.1 Electronic filings allowed
26.1-01-09 Salary of commissioner
26.1-01-10 General penalty
26.1-01-11 Prescription drug assistance

Chapter 26.1-02 - General Provisions
Section Section Name
26.1-02-01 Definitions
26.1-02-01.1 Definition of limited benefit policy ‑ Application
26.1-02-02 Duty of commissioner before granting or renewing certificate of authority
26.1-02-03 Inquiry into condition of company ‑ Information supplied to commissioner ‑ Penalty
26.1-02-04 Company controlled by foreign government prohibited ‑ Penalty
26.1-02-05 Unauthorized insurance prohibited ‑ Exceptions
26.1-02-05.1 Group life and health insurance trust filing ‑ Exemption requirements
26.1-02-05.2 Nonprofit agricultural membership organizations
26.1-02-06 Insurance transactions defined ‑ Venue
26.1-02-07 Unauthorized contracts valid
26.1-02-08 Liability of unauthorized company
26.1-02-09 Restraint of violations ‑ Jurisdiction
26.1-02-10 Agent for service of process ‑ Unauthorized company
26.1-02-11 Service of process ‑ How made
26.1-02-12 Pleading by unauthorized insurance company ‑ When permitted
26.1-02-13 Enforcement of decisions or orders
26.1-02-14 List of reciprocal states
26.1-02-15 Filing and status of foreign decrees
26.1-02-16 Verification ‑ Notice of filing
26.1-02-17 Enforcement of foreign decrees ‑ Time limit
26.1-02-18 Stay of enforcement
26.1-02-19 Fees
26.1-02-20 Reinsurance permitted ‑ Limitations
26.1-02-21 Reinsurance ‑ Treatment upon insolvency, liquidation, or dissolution
26.1-02-22 Accepting reinsurance of unauthorized company prohibited
26.1-02-23 Revocation of company's authority to do business in this state
26.1-02-24 Copy of revocation to be mailed to company ‑ Company to discontinue business ‑ Setting aside of revocation
26.1-02-24.1 Definition
26.1-02-24.2 Immunity from liability
26.1-02-24.3 Insurance counseling programs ‑ Volunteers ‑ Immunity from liability
26.1-02-25 Penalty
26.1-02-26 Accounting practices and procedures manual
26.1-02-27 Disclosing nonpublic personal information
26.1-02-28 Child support insurance data match
26.1-02-29 Compliance with federal law
26.1-02-30 Consumer assistance records ‑ Confidential
26.1-02-31 Confidentiality of complaint information ‑ Exceptions
26.1-02-32 Electronic notices and documents
26.1-02-33 Posting policy on internet
26.1-02-34 Rules of interpretation

Chapter 26.1-02.1 - Insurance Fraud
Section Section Name
26.1-02.1-01 Definitions
26.1-02.1-02 Insurance fraud
26.1-02.1-02.1 Fraudulent insurance acts, interference, participation, and licensure of convicted felons prohibited
26.1-02.1-02.2 Venue for filing criminal charges
26.1-02.1-03 Disclosure of information
26.1-02.1-04 Immunity
26.1-02.1-05 Penalties ‑ Restitution
26.1-02.1-05.1 Administrative penalty and enforcement
26.1-02.1-05.2 Consent orders
26.1-02.1-05.3 Criminal prosecution
26.1-02.1-06 Mandatory reporting of fraudulent insurance acts
26.1-02.1-07 Confidentiality
26.1-02.1-08 Creation and purpose of the insurance fraud unit
26.1-02.1-09 Peace officer status
26.1-02.1-10 Other law enforcement or regulatory authority
26.1-02.1-11 Rules

Chapter 26.1-02.2 - Insurance Data Security
Section Section Name
26.1-02.2-01 Definitions
26.1-02.2-02 Exclusive regulation
26.1-02.2-03 Information security program
26.1-02.2-04 Investigation of a cybersecurity event
26.1-02.2-05 Notification of a cybersecurity event
26.1-02.2-06 Power of commissioner
26.1-02.2-07 Confidentiality
26.1-02.2-08 Exceptions
26.1-02.2-09 Penalties
26.1-02.2-10 Rules and regulations
26.1-02.2-11 Implementation dates

Chapter 26.1-03 - Examinations, Reports, and Tax
Section Section Name
26.1-03-01 Limitation on risks acceptable by company
26.1-03-02 Valuation of securities held by company
26.1-03-02.1 Valuation of securities and other investments
26.1-03-03 Cooperative and assessment life associations ‑ Valuation of policies
26.1-03-04 Assets required of cooperative and assessment life associations
26.1-03-05 Surplus of life insurance company doing business on mutual plan apportioned annually
26.1-03-06 Life insurance company may maintain contingency reserve ‑ Limitations
26.1-03-07 Annual statement to be filed
26.1-03-08 Statements of receiver of company
26.1-03-09 Statements to be verified by specified officers ‑ Duty of commissioner to distribute information
26.1-03-10 Publication of abstract of annual statement and certificate of authority
26.1-03-11 Fire companies to report statistical data ‑ Failure to report ‑ Exceptions to reporting requirements ‑ Penalty
26.1-03-11.1 Insurance company annual statements ‑ Filed with national association of insurance commissioners
26.1-03-11.2 Immunity of national association of insurance commissioners' employees
26.1-03-11.3 Confidentiality
26.1-03-11.4 Market conduct annual statement
26.1-03-12 Definition of product liability insurance
26.1-03-13 Reporting of product liability information
26.1-03-14 Confidentiality of product liability information reports
26.1-03-15 Limitation of liability
26.1-03-16 Penalty for not making statement
26.1-03-17 Commissioner to collect premium tax ‑ Insurance companies generally ‑ Computation ‑ Credits ‑ Penalty ‑ Estimated tax
26.1-03-18 Insurance or surety company to file statement of business done before authorization and to pay tax
26.1-03-19 Examination of companies ‑ Times ‑ Expense
26.1-03-19.1 Examination of companies ‑ Definitions
26.1-03-19.2 Authority, scope, and scheduling of examinations
26.1-03-19.3 Conduct of examinations
26.1-03-19.4 Examination reports
26.1-03-19.5 Conflict of interest
26.1-03-19.6 Cost of examinations
26.1-03-19.7 Immunity from liability
26.1-03-19.8 Data calls
26.1-03-20 Examinations ‑ By whom conducted ‑ Compensation to be paid into insurance regulatory trust fund
26.1-03-21 Powers of commissioner or person making an examination
26.1-03-22 State auditor to make examination when commissioner is disqualified

Chapter 26.1-03.1 - Risk-Based Capital Reports
Section Section Name
26.1-03.1-01 Definitions
26.1-03.1-02 Risk‑based capital reports
26.1-03.1-03 Company action level event
26.1-03.1-04 Regulatory action level event
26.1-03.1-05 Authorized control level event
26.1-03.1-06 Mandatory control level event
26.1-03.1-07 Hearings
26.1-03.1-08 Confidentiality ‑ Prohibition on announcements ‑ Prohibition on use in ratemaking
26.1-03.1-09 Supplemental provisions ‑ Rules ‑ Exemption
26.1-03.1-10 Foreign insurers
26.1-03.1-11 Immunity
26.1-03.1-12 Notices
26.1-03.1-13 Phasein provision

Chapter 26.1-03.2 - Risk-Based Capital for Health Organizations
Section Section Name
26.1-03.2-01 Definitions
26.1-03.2-02 Risk‑based capital reports
26.1-03.2-03 Company action level event
26.1-03.2-04 Regulatory action level event
26.1-03.2-05 Authorized control level event
26.1-03.2-06 Mandatory control level event
26.1-03.2-07 Hearings
26.1-03.2-08 Confidentiality ‑ Prohibition on announcements ‑ Prohibition on use in ratemaking
26.1-03.2-09 Supplemental provisions ‑ Rules ‑ Exemption
26.1-03.2-10 Foreign health organizations
26.1-03.2-11 Immunity
26.1-03.2-12 Notices
26.1-03.2-13 Phasein provision

Chapter 26.1-04 - Prohibited Practices in Insurance Business
Section Section Name
26.1-04-01 Limitation on right to engage in trade
26.1-04-02 Unfair methods of competition or unfair and deceptive acts or practices prohibited
26.1-04-03 Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices defined
26.1-04-04 Coercing purchaser or borrower to insure with particular company or insurance producer prohibited
26.1-04-05 Discrimination by life insurance companies and rebates and inducements by insurance producers prohibited
26.1-04-05.1 Visual acuity prohibited as factor in life or accident and sickness contracts
26.1-04-06 Insured persons and applicants for insurance prohibited from accepting rebates ‑ Exception
26.1-04-07 Misrepresentation of terms of policy and future dividends prohibited
26.1-04-08 Rulemaking
26.1-04-09 Authority of commissioner
26.1-04-10 State's attorney to prosecute for discrimination or misrepresentation
26.1-04-11 Immunity from prosecution
26.1-04-12 Hearing
26.1-04-13 Orders and modifications
26.1-04-14 Penalty
26.1-04-15 Judicial review by intervenor
26.1-04-16 Penalty for violating provisions relating to misrepresentation and discrimination
26.1-04-17 Revocation or suspension of insurance producer's license for misrepresentation or discrimination
26.1-04-18 Order does not relieve from other liability
26.1-04-19 Chapter additional to existing law

Chapter 26.1-05 - Organization and Operation of Domestic Companies
Section Section Name
26.1-05-01 General powers and duties of domestic company
26.1-05-02 Organization of domestic stock company ‑ Number of persons required ‑ Authorized lines
26.1-05-02.1 Authority to define products
26.1-05-03 Organization of domestic mutual life company ‑ Number of organizers required
26.1-05-04 Capital stock and surplus requirements of domestic stock company ‑ Exceptions
26.1-05-05 Qualification of directors ‑ Residence requirements of directors and executive officers
26.1-05-06 Articles of incorporation ‑ Contents ‑ Filing ‑ Company name
26.1-05-07 Examination of articles by commissioner ‑ Certificate ‑ Filing
26.1-05-07.1 Approval of the domestic insurer ‑ Premium waiver
26.1-05-07.2 Effects of redomestication
26.1-05-07.3 Conversion to foreign insurer
26.1-05-08 Stock subscriptions
26.1-05-09 Commissioner authorized to regulate solicitation of proxies
26.1-05-10 Equity security defined
26.1-05-11 Statement of ownership required
26.1-05-12 Gains to benefit company ‑ Suit to recover
26.1-05-13 Conditions of sale
26.1-05-14 Exceptions
26.1-05-15 Rulemaking authority ‑ Liability
26.1-05-16 Capital stock reduced ‑ Examination and certificate of commissioner
26.1-05-17 Transfer of stock pending examination ‑ Liability
26.1-05-18 Investment of funds must be authorized by directors ‑ Prohibited investment practices
26.1-05-19 Authorized investment of funds of insurance companies
26.1-05-19.1 Call options ‑ Financial futures contracts
26.1-05-20 Limitation on purchase and conveyance of real property
26.1-05-21 Real property acquired by domestic company ‑ When sale required
26.1-05-22 Liabilities of officers and directors of domestic company
26.1-05-23 Domestic life insurance company to deposit securities with commissioner
26.1-05-24 Commissioner may examine books and securities of domestic life insurance company
26.1-05-25 Securities may be exchanged ‑ Withdrawal of securities
26.1-05-26 Dividends on securities property of company
26.1-05-27 Certificate of compliance with security deposit law ‑ Issuance ‑ Renewal ‑ Attachment to policies
26.1-05-28 Securities vest in policyholders on default of domestic life insurance company
26.1-05-29 Nonapplicability of reserve deposit provisions to fraternal benefit societies
26.1-05-30 Disbursements by domestic life insurance company to be made on voucher ‑ Requirements
26.1-05-31 Salaries and expenses of officers and agents of domestic life insurance company ‑ Restrictions
26.1-05-32 Impairment of capital or surplus of domestic life insurance company ‑ Determination of deficiency ‑ Notice not to issue policies
26.1-05-33 Dividends to be paid by domestic fire insurance company from surplus profits only ‑ Compensation
26.1-05-34 Reciprocal states ‑ Restrictions on domestic companies ‑ Exceptions
26.1-05-35 Participation in clearing corporations and book entry systems ‑ Rulemaking authority

Chapter 26.1-06 - Takeover Bids for Domestic Companies
Section Section Name
26.1-06-01 Definitions
26.1-06-02 Takeover bid ‑ Restrictions
26.1-06-03 Takeover ‑ Offer ‑ Terms
26.1-06-04 Deceptive practices
26.1-06-05 Hearing
26.1-06-06 Offenses punishable by the commissioner ‑ Penalty
26.1-06-07 Separate offenses
26.1-06-08 Civil liabilities
26.1-06-09 Consent to service of process
26.1-06-10 Enforcement ‑ Enjoining violations
26.1-06-11 Rulemaking
26.1-06-12 Securities laws
26.1-06-13 Offenses ‑ Penalties ‑ Statute of limitation

Chapter 26.1-06.1 - Insurance Company Rehabilitation and Liquidation
Section Section Name
26.1-06.1-01 Construction and purpose
26.1-06.1-02 Persons covered
26.1-06.1-03 Definitions
26.1-06.1-04 Jurisdiction and venue
26.1-06.1-05 Injunctions and orders
26.1-06.1-06 Cooperation of officers, owners, and employees ‑ Penalty
26.1-06.1-07 Continuation of delinquency proceedings
26.1-06.1-08 Condition on release from delinquency proceedings
26.1-06.1-09 Court's seizure order
26.1-06.1-10 Confidentiality of hearings
26.1-06.1-11 Grounds for rehabilitation
26.1-06.1-12 Rehabilitation orders
26.1-06.1-13 Powers and duties of the rehabilitator
26.1-06.1-14 Actions by and against rehabilitator
26.1-06.1-15 Termination of rehabilitation
26.1-06.1-16 Grounds for liquidation
26.1-06.1-17 Liquidation orders
26.1-06.1-18 Continuance of coverage
26.1-06.1-19 Dissolution of insurer
26.1-06.1-20 Powers of liquidator
26.1-06.1-21 Notice to creditors and others
26.1-06.1-22 Duties of agents
26.1-06.1-23 Actions by and against liquidator
26.1-06.1-24 Collection and list of assets
26.1-06.1-25 Fraudulent transfers prior to petition
26.1-06.1-26 Fraudulent transfer after petition
26.1-06.1-27 Voidable preferences and liens
26.1-06.1-28 Claims of holders of void or voidable rights
26.1-06.1-29 Setoffs
26.1-06.1-30 Assessments
26.1-06.1-31 Reinsurer's liability
26.1-06.1-32 Recovery of premiums owed
26.1-06.1-33 Domiciliary liquidator's proposal to distribute assets
26.1-06.1-34 Filing of claims
26.1-06.1-35 Proof of claim
26.1-06.1-36 Special claims
26.1-06.1-37 Special provisions for third‑party claims
26.1-06.1-38 Disputed claims
26.1-06.1-39 Claims of surety
26.1-06.1-40 Secured creditor's claims
26.1-06.1-41 Priority of distribution
26.1-06.1-42 Liquidator's recommendations to the court
26.1-06.1-43 Distribution of assets
26.1-06.1-44 Unclaimed and withheld funds
26.1-06.1-45 Termination of proceedings
26.1-06.1-46 Reopening liquidation
26.1-06.1-47 Disposition of records during and after termination of liquidation
26.1-06.1-48 External audit of the receiver's books
26.1-06.1-49 Conservation of property of foreign or alien insurers found in this state
26.1-06.1-50 Liquidation of property of foreign or alien insurers found in this state
26.1-06.1-51 Domiciliary liquidators in other states
26.1-06.1-52 Ancillary formal proceedings
26.1-06.1-53 Ancillary summary proceedings
26.1-06.1-54 Claims of nonresidents against insurers domiciled in this state
26.1-06.1-55 Claims of residents against insurers domiciled in reciprocal states
26.1-06.1-56 Attachment, garnishment, and levy of execution
26.1-06.1-57 Interstate priorities
26.1-06.1-58 Subordination of claims for noncooperation
26.1-06.1-59 Separability

Chapter 26.1-06.2 - Administrative Supervision
Section Section Name
26.1-06.2-01 Definitions
26.1-06.2-02 Scope
26.1-06.2-03 Notice to comply with written requirements of commissioner ‑ Noncompliance ‑ Administrative supervision
26.1-06.2-04 Confidentiality of certain proceedings and records
26.1-06.2-05 Prohibited acts during supervision
26.1-06.2-06 Review and stay of action
26.1-06.2-07 Administrative election of proceedings
26.1-06.2-08 Rules
26.1-06.2-09 Other laws ‑ Conflicts ‑ Meetings between the commissioner and the supervisor
26.1-06.2-10 Immunity

Chapter 26.1-07 - Consolidation or Reinsurance of Domestic Companies
Section Section Name
26.1-07-01 Domestic companies ‑ Consolidation ‑ Reinsurance
26.1-07-02 Petition for allowance of consolidation or reinsurance
26.1-07-03 Profit by officer or employee prohibited
26.1-07-04 Notice of petition for consolidation or reinsurance
26.1-07-05 Commissioner to hear petition ‑ General duties
26.1-07-05.1 Hearing on petition ‑ General duties of commissioner
26.1-07-06 Commissioner may compel attendance of witnesses ‑ Policyholders and stockholders may appear
26.1-07-07 Expenses paid by petitioner
26.1-07-08 Insurance companies subject to dissolution provisions
26.1-07-09 Grounds upon which commissioner may petition for dissolution of company ‑ Representation by attorney general
26.1-07-10 Petition for dissolution of company when officer refuses to give information
26.1-07-11 Preliminary hearing on petition ‑ Transfer of proceedings ‑ Bond
26.1-07-12 Injunction against transaction of business ‑ Procedure ‑ Operation of company
26.1-07-13 Commissioner to be appointed receiver
26.1-07-14 Court may order liquidation of company ‑ Commissioner to direct liquidation ‑ Procedure
26.1-07-15 Commissioner may appoint special deputies and employ counsel in receivership proceedings ‑ Compensation ‑ Powers
26.1-07-16 Offset ‑ Limitations
26.1-07-17 Priority of distribution of assets
26.1-07-18 Powers and duties of commissioner and deputies in receivership proceedings ‑ Assessments ‑ Actions
26.1-07-19 Receiver may not increase liabilities of company ‑ Exception
26.1-07-20 Report of dissolutions and receivership made by commissioner
26.1-07-21 Penalty

Chapter 26.1-07.1 - Jurisdiction Over Providers of Health Care Benefits
Section Section Name
26.1-07.1-01 Jurisdiction over providers of health care benefits
26.1-07.1-02 How to show jurisdiction
26.1-07.1-03 Examination
26.1-07.1-04 Subject to state laws
26.1-07.1-05 Disclosure

Chapter 26.1-08 - Comprehensive Health Association [Repealed]
Section Section Name
26.1-08-01 Definitions (Repealed effective December 31, 2027)
26.1-08-02 Duties of commissioner
26.1-08-02.1 Board of directors (Repealed effective December 31, 2027)
26.1-08-02.2 Powers and duties of commissioner and board ‑ Fees (Repealed effective December 31, 2027)
26.1-08-03 Comprehensive health association
26.1-08-03.1 Operation of the association (Repealed effective December 31, 2027)
26.1-08-04 Association plan
26.1-08-05 Minimum benefits of a qualified plan A
26.1-08-06 Comprehensive benefit plan (Repealed effective December 31, 2027)
26.1-08-06.1 Age sixty‑five and over and disabled supplement plans (Repealed effective December 31, 2027)
26.1-08-07 Approval and filing of benefit plans (Repealed effective December 31, 2027)
26.1-08-08 Benefit plan premium (Repealed effective December 31, 2027)
26.1-08-09 Participating members (Repealed effective December 31, 2027)
26.1-08-10 Administration of the association (Repealed effective December 31, 2027)
26.1-08-11 Solicitation of eligible individuals (Repealed effective December 31, 2027)
26.1-08-12 Eligibility (Repealed effective December 31, 2027)
26.1-08-13 Termination of coverage (Repealed effective December 31, 2027)
26.1-08-14 Exempt from premium tax (Repealed effective December 31, 2027)

Chapter 26.1-08.1 - Cessation of Comprehensive Health Association
Section Section Name
26.1-08.1-01 Definitions (Repealed effective December 31, 2027)
26.1-08.1-02 Cessation of operations (Repealed effective December 31, 2027)
26.1-08.1-03 Board of directors (Repealed effective December 31, 2027)
26.1-08.1-04 Enrollment of individuals losing creditable coverage (Repealed effective December 31, 2027)
26.1-08.1-05 Statute of limitations (Repealed effective December 31, 2027)

Chapter 26.1-09 - Reciprocal or Interinsurance Exchanges
Section Section Name
26.1-09-01 Reciprocal or interinsurance exchange authorized
26.1-09-02 Domestic corporations have right to exchange contracts
26.1-09-03 Reciprocal or interinsurance contracts ‑ Execution
26.1-09-04 Subscribers to file verified declaration with commissioner ‑ Contents
26.1-09-05 Attorney to file statement authorizing suit and consenting to service
26.1-09-06 Consent to service of process ‑ Judgment ‑ Satisfaction
26.1-09-07 Maximum indemnity on fire risk ‑ Statement of maximum liability on single risk
26.1-09-08 Required assets ‑ Reserve fund
26.1-09-09 Annual report ‑ Publication of annual statement ‑ Examination
26.1-09-10 Attorney's license fee and gross premium tax in lieu of other taxes
26.1-09-11 Appointment of insurance producers by attorney ‑ Insurance producer's license fee
26.1-09-12 Certificate of authority ‑ Issuance ‑ Renewal ‑ Suspension and revocation
26.1-09-13 Solicitation without certificate of authority ‑ Limitation
26.1-09-14 General insurance laws not applicable
26.1-09-15 Penalty

Chapter 26.1-10 - Insurance Holding Company Systems
Section Section Name
26.1-10-01 Definitions
26.1-10-02 Subsidiaries of insurers
26.1-10-03 Acquisition of control of or merger with domestic insurer - Penalties
26.1-10-03.1 Acquisitions involving insurers not otherwise covered
26.1-10-04 Registration of insurers
26.1-10-05 Standards and management of an insurer with an insurance holding company system
26.1-10-05.1 Dividends and other distribution
26.1-10-06 Examination
26.1-10-06.1 Supervisory colleges
26.1-10-06.2 Groupwide supervision of internationally active insurance groups
26.1-10-07 Confidential treatment
26.1-10-08 Injunctions ‑ Prohibitions against voting securities ‑ Sequestration of voting securities
26.1-10-09 Revocation, suspension, and nonrenewal of license
26.1-10-10 Receivership
26.1-10-10.1 Recovery
26.1-10-11 Penalty
26.1-10-12 Rulemaking
26.1-10-13 Judicial review ‑ Mandamus

Chapter 26.1-10.1 - Asset and Agreement Reports
Section Section Name
26.1-10.1-01 Report
26.1-10.1-02 Acquisitions and dispositions of assets
26.1-10.1-03 Nonrenewals, cancellations, or revisions of ceded reinsurance agreements

Chapter 26.1-10.2 - Own Risk and Solvency Assessments
Section Section Name
26.1-10.2-01 Definitions
26.1-10.2-02 Risk management framework
26.1-10.2-03 Own risk and solvency assessment requirement
26.1-10.2-04 Own risk and solvency assessment summary report
26.1-10.2-05 Exemption
26.1-10.2-06 Contents of an own risk and solvency assessment summary report
26.1-10.2-07 Confidentiality
26.1-10.2-08 Sanctions ‑ Penalty

Chapter 26.1-10.3 - Corporate Governance Annual Disclosure
Section Section Name
26.1-10.3-01 Definitions
26.1-10.3-02 Disclosure requirement
26.1-10.3-03 Rules and regulations
26.1-10.3-04 Contents of corporate governance annual disclosure
26.1-10.3-05 Confidentiality
26.1-10.3-06 National association of insurance commissioners and third‑party consultants
26.1-10.3-07 Sanctions

Chapter 26.1-11 - Foreign Insurance Companies
Section Section Name
26.1-11-01 Conditions to be complied with by foreign company before transacting insurance business in state
26.1-11-02 Liability of officers, agents, and stockholders of noncomplying foreign company ‑ Penalty
26.1-11-03 Failure to comply with conditions renders contracts void on behalf of company ‑ Enforcement against company
26.1-11-04 Foreign life company required to maintain funds or stop writing business ‑ Penalty
26.1-11-05 Deposit required of foreign accident and health insurance company doing business on assessment plan
26.1-11-06 Reciprocal penalties ‑ Retaliatory charges
26.1-11-07 Countersignature requirement ‑ Commissions ‑ Reciprocity
26.1-11-08 Grounds for revocation of authority of foreign company
26.1-11-09 Procedure for suspension or revocation of foreign company's authority ‑ Effect
26.1-11-10 Consent to service of process
26.1-11-11 Consent to service of process ‑ Unauthorized insurance company
26.1-11-12 Additional means of service
26.1-11-13 Right of service not abridged
26.1-11-14 Judgment by default ‑ Time of entry
26.1-11-15 Defense of action by unauthorized company
26.1-11-16 Court may order postponement
26.1-11-17 Construction
26.1-11-18 Attorney's fees
26.1-11-19 Application

Chapter 26.1-12 - Incorporated Mutual Insurance Companies
Section Section Name
26.1-12-01 Organization of mutual insurance company ‑ Minimum number of members
26.1-12-02 Corporate name ‑ Restrictions
26.1-12-03 Articles of incorporation ‑ Contents
26.1-12-04 Articles of incorporation ‑ Filing ‑ Issuance of certificate
26.1-12-05 Legal existence ‑ Adoption of bylaws ‑ Transaction of business
26.1-12-06 Bylaws of mutual company ‑ Meetings ‑ Notice ‑ Quorum
26.1-12-07 Amendment of articles of incorporation ‑ Amendment of bylaws ‑ Extension of corporate existence
26.1-12-08 License required ‑ Prerequisites to issuance of license
26.1-12-09 Temporary capital on organization of mutual life insurance company ‑ Retirement
26.1-12-10 Mutual life insurance company ‑ Amount of subscribed insurance required ‑ Surplus required
26.1-12-11 Authority to insure or reinsure ‑ Types of insurance open to mutual insurance company
26.1-12-11.1 Authority to define products
26.1-12-12 Compliance with general insurance laws ‑ Provisions or conditions in policy
26.1-12-13 Applicability of general insurance laws to mutual companies
26.1-12-14 Membership in domestic mutual insurance company ‑ Votes of members ‑ Notice of meetings
26.1-12-15 Corporations, limited liability companies, associations, boards, and estates may become member of mutual insurance company ‑ Rights and liabilities
26.1-12-16 Vote by proxy permitted ‑ Manner of voting by proxy
26.1-12-17 Members of mutual company entitled to share of net profits
26.1-12-18 Premiums and contingent liabilities to be stated in bylaws and on policy ‑ Collection of premiums
26.1-12-19 Nonpayment of premiums and contingent liabilities ‑ Effect ‑ Continuation of liability on mortgage clause policy
26.1-12-20 Separate reserves to be maintained for each kind of insurance written by mutual insurance company
26.1-12-21 Reserve fund may be established ‑ Limitation ‑ Use
26.1-12-22 Investments
26.1-12-23 Deficiency in assets ‑ Assessments required
26.1-12-24 Making premium reserve good ‑ Assessments ‑ Cancellation of policies ‑ Reinsurance
26.1-12-25 Directors and treasurer of mutual insurance company personally liable for not making and collecting assessments
26.1-12-26 Advance to mutual insurance company ‑ Repayment ‑ Reporting ‑ Commission or promotion expense
26.1-12-27 Licensing foreign mutual insurance company ‑ Prerequisites
26.1-12-28 Annual statements and examinations of mutual insurance companies
26.1-12-29 Dividends payable by mutual insurance company
26.1-12-30 Determination of dividends
26.1-12-31 Taxable premiums of mutual insurance company
26.1-12-32 Demutualization of domestic mutual insurance companies ‑ Rules

Chapter 26.1-12.1 - Mutual Insurance Company Reorganization
Section Section Name
26.1-12.1-01 Definitions
26.1-12.1-02 Mutual insurance holding company ‑ Formation
26.1-12.1-03 Mutual insurance holding company ‑ Merger
26.1-12.1-04 Plan of reorganization ‑ Contents
26.1-12.1-05 Retention of experts
26.1-12.1-06 Hearing by commissioner ‑ General duties
26.1-12.1-07 Action by commissioner
26.1-12.1-08 Notice to eligible members
26.1-12.1-09 Approval by eligible members
26.1-12.1-10 Applicability of certain provisions
26.1-12.1-11 Membership interest
26.1-12.1-12 Sale of stock and payment of dividends
26.1-12.1-13 Incorporation
26.1-12.1-14 Applicability
26.1-12.1-15 Foreign mutual insurance holding company ‑ Reorganization
26.1-12.1-16 Existing domestic mutual insurance holding company ‑ Reorganization
26.1-12.1-17 Concurrent reorganization ‑ Domestic or foreign

Chapter 26.1-12.2 - Mutual Property and Casualty Insurance Company Conversion
Section Section Name
26.1-12.2-01 Definitions
26.1-12.2-02 Adoption of plan of conversion
26.1-12.2-03 Required provisions of plan of conversion
26.1-12.2-04 Optional provisions of plan of conversion
26.1-12.2-05 Alternative plan of conversion
26.1-12.2-06 Minority stock offering by a mutual holding company
26.1-12.2-07 Conversion of a mutual holding company
26.1-12.2-08 Effective date of plan of conversion
26.1-12.2-09 Rights of members whose policies are issued after adoption of the plan of conversion and before effective date
26.1-12.2-10 Corporate existence
26.1-12.2-11 Conflict of interest
26.1-12.2-12 Failure to give notice
26.1-12.2-13 Limitation on actions
26.1-12.2-14 Converting mutual company insolvent or in hazardous financial condition
26.1-12.2-15 Rules
26.1-12.2-16 Laws applicable to converted stock company
26.1-12.2-17 Commencement of business as a stock insurance company
26.1-12.2-18 Amendment of policies
26.1-12.2-19 Prohibition on acquisitions of control

Chapter 26.1-13 - County Mutual Insurance Companies
Section Section Name
26.1-13-01 County mutual insurance company ‑ Organization
26.1-13-02 Articles of incorporation ‑ Territory of operation ‑ Insurance applications required
26.1-13-03 County mutual company has perpetual existence
26.1-13-04 Certificate of compliance
26.1-13-05 Bylaws ‑ Contents
26.1-13-06 Amendment of articles or bylaws
26.1-13-07 Directors ‑ Number ‑ Election ‑ Powers and duties
26.1-13-08 Officers ‑ Election ‑ Bond
26.1-13-09 Membership in county mutual company ‑ Limitation on right to be director
26.1-13-10 Members of county mutual company ‑ Policyholders ‑ Notice of meetings
26.1-13-11 Annual meeting ‑ Quorum
26.1-13-12 General powers, liabilities, and duties of county mutual company ‑ Office ‑ Name ‑ Limitations
26.1-13-13 Applicability of general insurance laws
26.1-13-14 County mutual company ‑ Insurance authority
26.1-13-15 Territorial limits of county mutual company's operations ‑ Terms of policies ‑ Property insurable
26.1-13-16 Liability insurance contracts ‑ Limitations
26.1-13-17 Classification of property for insurance purposes
26.1-13-18 Maximum amount of insurance on single risk
26.1-13-19 Reinsurance of excessive losses
26.1-13-20 Designation of attorney in fact ‑ Assessments
26.1-13-21 Supervision by commissioner
26.1-13-22 Insured to give undertaking to pay pro rata share of losses ‑ Cash payment or premium required
26.1-13-23 Loss ‑ Notice ‑ Adjustment ‑ Arbitration ‑ Finality of determination of board of adjustment ‑ Powers of board
26.1-13-24 Assessments for payment of losses and expenses
26.1-13-25 Permanent expense and loss fund ‑ Assessment or premiums ‑ Delinquent loss assessments credited
26.1-13-26 Notice of assessment ‑ Extension of time of payment of assessment
26.1-13-27 Collection of assessments ‑ Suits against directors ‑ Suits against company to recover losses
26.1-13-28 Borrowing of money authorized
26.1-13-29 Withdrawal from membership
26.1-13-30 Cancellation of policies
26.1-13-31 County mutual fire and lightning companies may form reinsurance company
26.1-13-32 Articles of incorporation and bylaws of mutual reinsurance company ‑ Contents
26.1-13-33 Articles and bylaws of mutual reinsurance company ‑ Certificate of authority ‑ Right to do business
26.1-13-34 Annual statement to be furnished to members of county mutual company
26.1-13-35 County mutual insurance company ‑ Reports to commissioner

Chapter 26.1-14 - Medical Malpractice Insurance
Section Section Name
26.1-14-01 Purpose
26.1-14-02 Definitions
26.1-14-03 Authority
26.1-14-04 Board of directors ‑ Articles of incorporation ‑ Bylaws ‑ Insuring powers
26.1-14-05 Initial policyholders surplus ‑ Tax ‑ Membership fee
26.1-14-06 Minimum surplus
26.1-14-07 Management and administration of the company
26.1-14-08 Rates and rate filing
26.1-14-09 Reserves for malpractice claims
26.1-14-10 Dividends to policyholders
26.1-14-11 Limited liability of insureds
26.1-14-12 Terms of coverage ‑ Classifications
26.1-14-13 Exemption from taxation
26.1-14-14 Services to the company
26.1-14-15 Optional membership in insurance guaranty association
Chapter 26.1-15 - Fraternal Benefit Societies [Repealed]

Chapter 26.1-15.1 - Fraternal Benefit Societies
Section Section Name
26.1-15.1-01 Definitions
26.1-15.1-02 Fraternal benefit societies
26.1-15.1-03 Lodge system defined
26.1-15.1-04 Representative form of government defined
26.1-15.1-05 Purposes and owners
26.1-15.1-06 Qualifications for membership
26.1-15.1-07 Location of office ‑ Meetings ‑ Communications to members ‑ Grievance procedures
26.1-15.1-08 Officers and members not personally liable for benefit contracts
26.1-15.1-09 Waiver
26.1-15.1-10 Organization
26.1-15.1-11 Amendments to laws
26.1-15.1-12 Institutions
26.1-15.1-13 Reinsurance
26.1-15.1-14 Consolidations and mergers
26.1-15.1-15 Conversion of fraternal benefit society into mutual life insurance company
26.1-15.1-16 Benefits
26.1-15.1-17 Beneficiaries
26.1-15.1-18 Benefits not attachable
26.1-15.1-19 The benefit contract
26.1-15.1-20 Nonforfeiture benefits, cash surrender values, certificate loans, and other options
26.1-15.1-21 Investments
26.1-15.1-22 Funds
26.1-15.1-23 Exemption from insurance laws
26.1-15.1-24 Taxation
26.1-15.1-25 Valuation
26.1-15.1-26 Reports
26.1-15.1-27 Annual license
26.1-15.1-28 Examination of societies
26.1-15.1-29 Foreign or alien society ‑ Admission
26.1-15.1-30 Injunction ‑ Liquidation ‑ Receivership of domestic society
26.1-15.1-31 Suspension, revocation, or refusal of license of foreign society
26.1-15.1-32 Injunction
26.1-15.1-33 Licensing of agents
26.1-15.1-34 Unfair methods of competition and unfair and deceptive acts and practices
26.1-15.1-35 Service of process
26.1-15.1-36 Penalties
26.1-15.1-37 Exemption of certain societies

Chapter 26.1-16 - Benevolent Societies
Section Section Name
26.1-16-01 Benevolent society defined
26.1-16-02 Chapter not applicable to fraternal benefit society
26.1-16-03 Jurisdiction of commissioner
26.1-16-04 Organization of society ‑ Minimum number of members
26.1-16-05 Articles of incorporation ‑ Contents
26.1-16-06 Society doing business on July 1, 1937, need not change name ‑ Requirements
26.1-16-07 Articles of incorporation ‑ Filing ‑ Approval ‑ Deposit required ‑ Authority to solicit
26.1-16-08 Deposit maintained by society
26.1-16-09 Bylaws required
26.1-16-10 Amendment of articles and adoption, amendment, and repeal of bylaws
26.1-16-11 Bonds of officers and agents
26.1-16-12 Territorial restrictions on society ‑ Voluntary contribution plan benefits regulated by chapter
26.1-16-13 Licensing of insurance producers
26.1-16-14 Classification of membership ‑ Units
26.1-16-15 Preliminary applications required before issuance of certificate of authority ‑ Bank certificate ‑ Issuance of certificate of authority
26.1-16-16 Application for and certificate of membership ‑ Contents ‑ Approval ‑ Maximum benefits ‑ Expense deductions
26.1-16-17 Notice of annual meeting ‑ Voting rights of members
26.1-16-18 Incontestability of certificate ‑ Responsibility upon suicide
26.1-16-19 Expense fund and mortuary fund maintained as separate funds
26.1-16-20 Expense fund ‑ Credits ‑ Levies
26.1-16-21 Mortuary fund ‑ Credits to and use
26.1-16-22 Notice of assessment ‑ Contents ‑ Cancellation of certificate ‑ Reinstatement
26.1-16-23 Secretary of society to levy assessments ‑ Notice to members ‑ Distribution of proceeds of assessments
26.1-16-24 Annual statement required ‑ Renewal of certificate of authority
26.1-16-25 Examination
26.1-16-26 Transfer of membership
26.1-16-27 Penalty

Chapter 26.1-17 - Nonprofit Health Service Corporations
Section Section Name
26.1-17-01 Definitions
26.1-17-02 Nonprofit health service corporations authorized
26.1-17-03 Articles of incorporation and bylaws ‑ Filing
26.1-17-04 Directors ‑ Responsibilities
26.1-17-05 Authority of corporation writing hospital service contracts
26.1-17-05.1 Authority of corporation writing medical service contracts
26.1-17-06 Authority of corporation writing optometric service contracts
26.1-17-07 Authority of corporation writing certain health service contracts
26.1-17-08 Corporation not authorized to practice a profession
26.1-17-09 Capital ‑ Repayment
26.1-17-10 Nonprofit corporation tax exempt ‑ Insurance premium tax ‑ Law governing charitable organizations applicable
26.1-17-11 Applicability of portion of Nonprofit Corporation Act
26.1-17-12 Contract limitations
26.1-17-12.1 Services of registered nurses ‑ Denial of benefits prohibited
26.1-17-13 Group medical service contracts ‑ Options required
26.1-17-14 Prisoner's coverage to continue ‑ Conditions
26.1-17-15 Juvenile's coverage to continue ‑ Conditions
26.1-17-16 Services of physicians, oral surgeons, dentists, and practitioners not participating under health service plan
26.1-17-17 Coordination of benefit provisions
26.1-17-18 Health service corporation contracts ‑ Approval by commissioner
26.1-17-19 Effects of health service contracts
26.1-17-20 Dental and optometric service in accordance with prevailing practice ‑ Emergency service
26.1-17-21 Limitations on dental and optometric service contracts
26.1-17-22 Health service for needy persons ‑ Payments
26.1-17-23 Licensing of sales representatives
26.1-17-24 Unfair insurance practices
26.1-17-25 Rate requirements
26.1-17-26 Procedure for submitting rate filings
26.1-17-27 Disapproval of rate filings
26.1-17-28 Information to be furnished subscribers ‑ Hearings and appeals of subscribers
26.1-17-29 False or misleading information ‑ Penalty
26.1-17-30 Investment of funds
26.1-17-31 Annual statement
26.1-17-32 Investigation and examination
26.1-17-33 Liquidation ‑ Dissolution ‑ Merger ‑ Consolidation
26.1-17-33.1 Nonprofit health service corporation ‑ Conversion to nonprofit mutual insurance company ‑ Application of law
26.1-17-34 Hearing procedure and judicial review

Chapter 26.1-17.1 - Prepaid Limited Health Service Organizations
Section Section Name
26.1-17.1-01 Definitions
26.1-17.1-02 Certificate of authority required
26.1-17.1-03 Application for certificate of authority
26.1-17.1-04 Issuance of certificate of authority ‑ Denial
26.1-17.1-05 Effect on organizations operating on effective date of this chapter
26.1-17.1-06 Filing requirements for authorized entities
26.1-17.1-07 Changes in rates and benefits and material modifications ‑ Addition of limited health services
26.1-17.1-08 Evidence of coverage
26.1-17.1-09 Rates and charges
26.1-17.1-10 Construction with other laws
26.1-17.1-11 Nonduplication of coverage
26.1-17.1-12 Complaint system
26.1-17.1-13 Examination of organization
26.1-17.1-14 Investments
26.1-17.1-15 Insurance producers
26.1-17.1-16 Contracts with providers
26.1-17.1-17 Protection against insolvency ‑ Deposit
26.1-17.1-18 Officers and employees fidelity bond
26.1-17.1-19 Reports
26.1-17.1-20 Suspension or revocation of certificate of authority
26.1-17.1-21 Penalties
26.1-17.1-22 Rehabilitation, conservation, or liquidation
26.1-17.1-23 Fees
26.1-17.1-24 Confidentiality
26.1-17.1-25 Taxes
26.1-17.1-26 Rulemaking
Chapter 26.1-18 - Health Maintenance Organizations [Repealed]

Chapter 26.1-18.1 - Health Maintenance Organizations
Section Section Name
26.1-18.1-01 Definitions
26.1-18.1-02 Establishment of health maintenance organizations
26.1-18.1-03 Issuance of certificate of authority
26.1-18.1-03.1 Bond or insurance requirement
26.1-18.1-04 Powers of health maintenance organizations
26.1-18.1-05 Fiduciary responsibilities
26.1-18.1-06 Quality assurance program
26.1-18.1-07 Requirements for group contract, individual contract, and evidence of coverage
26.1-18.1-08 Annual report
26.1-18.1-09 Information to enrollees or subscribers
26.1-18.1-10 Grievance procedures
26.1-18.1-11 Investments
26.1-18.1-12 Protection against insolvency
26.1-18.1-13 Uncovered expenditures insolvency deposit
26.1-18.1-14 Enrollment period and replacement coverage in the event of insolvency
26.1-18.1-15 Filing requirements for rating information
26.1-18.1-16 Regulation of health maintenance organization producers
26.1-18.1-17 Powers of insurers
26.1-18.1-18 Examinations
26.1-18.1-19 Suspension or revocation of certificate of authority
26.1-18.1-20 Rehabilitation, liquidation, or conservation of health maintenance organizations
26.1-18.1-21 Summary orders and supervision
26.1-18.1-22 Rulemaking authority
26.1-18.1-23 Confidentiality of medical information and limitation of liability
26.1-18.1-24 Acquisition of control of or merger of a health maintenance organization
26.1-18.1-25 Coordination of benefits

Chapter 26.1-19 - Prepaid Legal Services
Section Section Name
26.1-19-01 Interpretation
26.1-19-02 Definitions
26.1-19-03 Exceptions
26.1-19-04 Establishment of a prepaid legal services organization
26.1-19-05 State bar association ‑ Advisory committee
26.1-19-06 Issuance of a certificate of authority
26.1-19-07 Powers of organization
26.1-19-08 Contract forms
26.1-19-09 Control prohibited
26.1-19-10 Licensing of sales representatives
26.1-19-11 Prohibited practices
26.1-19-12 Complaint system
26.1-19-13 Reports to the commissioner
26.1-19-14 Examinations
26.1-19-15 Fees
26.1-19-16 Administrative findings and sanctions
26.1-19-17 Statutory construction and relationship to other laws
26.1-19-18 Rulemaking authority of commissioner

Chapter 26.1-20 - Title Insurance Companies
Section Section Name
26.1-20-01 Title insurance company subject to insurance company requirements
26.1-20-02 Capital stock and surplus requirement
26.1-20-03 Surplus to constitute guaranty fund ‑ Deposit
26.1-20-04 Limitation on risks
26.1-20-05 Title evidence ‑ Examination
26.1-20-06 Judgment against corporation ‑ Enforcement

Chapter 26.1-20.1 - Insurance Premium Finance Companies
Section Section Name
26.1-20.1-01 Definitions
26.1-20.1-02 License required ‑ Renewal ‑ Application
26.1-20.1-03 License suspension, revocation, or refusal ‑ Grounds
26.1-20.1-04 Interrogatories
26.1-20.1-05 Books and records
26.1-20.1-06 Contents of insurance premium finance agreement
26.1-20.1-07 Maximum finance charge
26.1-20.1-08 Delinquency and cancellation charges
26.1-20.1-09 Cancellation of insurance contract upon default
26.1-20.1-10 Application of unearned premiums
26.1-20.1-11 Exemption from filing
26.1-20.1-12 Application to premium finance agreements

Chapter 26.1-21 - State Bonding Fund
Section Section Name
26.1-21-01 Definitions
26.1-21-02 State bonding fund ‑ Office of management and budget ‑ Administrative services ‑ Continuing appropriation ‑ Report
26.1-21-03 Commissioner may employ or contract for assistants ‑ Continuing appropriation
26.1-21-04 Attorney general is attorney for fund
26.1-21-05 Investment of fund
26.1-21-06 Condition of bond created by chapter ‑ Limitation
26.1-21-07 Coverage ‑ Assessments ‑ Minimum
26.1-21-08 Review of coverage by auditor
26.1-21-09 Premiums ‑ Amount to whom paid ‑ Minimum
26.1-21-09.1 Bonds of agents appointed to distribute hunting and fishing licenses or stamps ‑ Assessment ‑ Determination of eligibility
26.1-21-10 Automatic insurance of state and political subdivisions
26.1-21-10.1 State employee ‑ Defense
26.1-21-10.2 State employee defense ‑ Expenses withdrawn by attorney general
26.1-21-11 Claims ‑ Limitation on filing of claims against fund ‑ Register of claims ‑ Review and payment of claims
26.1-21-12 Duty of state auditor ‑ Investigations ‑ Review of coverage
26.1-21-13 Audit of claims against state bonding fund ‑ Register of claims
26.1-21-14 Action against the fund ‑ Failure to act is disallowance ‑ Limitation ‑ Interest
26.1-21-15 Limitation of time for bringing action against the fund ‑ Interest ‑ Limitation on time for fund liability
26.1-21-16 Suit by party injured by default of public employee or public official ‑ Subrogation
26.1-21-17 Allowed liability claims payable from fund ‑ Administrative expenses ‑ Methods of payment
26.1-21-18 Action against a public official ‑ Reporting defaulting official to governor
26.1-21-19 Cancellation of liability of fund ‑ Cancellation of coverage ‑ Appeal proceeding
26.1-21-20 Notice of cancellation ‑ Right to appeal from cancellation ‑ Procedure
26.1-21-21 Reinsurance
26.1-21-22 Publication of statement of fund ‑ Biennial report
26.1-21-23 Additional bond coverage
26.1-21-24 State agency or political subdivision may purchase bond in addition to fund bond

Chapter 26.1-22 - State Fire and Tornado Fund
Section Section Name
26.1-22-01 Definitions
26.1-22-02 State fire and tornado fund ‑ Office of management and budget ‑ Continuing appropriation
26.1-22-02.1 Insurance against indirect losses
26.1-22-03 Employment of assistants ‑ Expenditures from fund ‑ Continuing appropriation
26.1-22-03.1 North Dakota insurance reserve fund ‑ Producers ‑ Commission
26.1-22-04 Investment of fund
26.1-22-05 Public, international peace garden, and winter show buildings insurable in fund
26.1-22-06 Commissioner to adopt guidelines on insurable values
26.1-22-06.1 Replacement cost appraisal required on state‑owned property
26.1-22-07 Certain property of state and of Bank of North Dakota excepted
26.1-22-08 Townships and school districts have option as to insurance on certain property
26.1-22-09 Buildings reported to office ‑ Replacement cost appraisal
26.1-22-10 Insurance for buildings and personal property ‑ Additional coverage ‑ Township and school district property
26.1-22-10.1 State‑owned property ‑ Insured at replacement cost
26.1-22-10.2 School district - Leased property - Insurability
26.1-22-11 Arbitration of value or loss
26.1-22-12 Policy fee
26.1-22-13 Reserve balance ‑ Payment of loss
26.1-22-14 Assessments ‑ Collections ‑ Minimum fund balance ‑ Bond and borrowing authorization
26.1-22-15 Collection of premiums and assessments
26.1-22-16 Unreasonably hazardous risks ‑ Mitigation ‑ Insurance cancellation
26.1-22-17 Losses ‑ Limitation
26.1-22-18 Arbitration of loss
26.1-22-19 Repair or replacement of destroyed buildings
26.1-22-20 Replacement of policies
26.1-22-21 Excess loss reinsurance ‑ Insurance broker of record
26.1-22-21.1 Insurance broker of record
26.1-22-22 Waiver of subrogation rights during construction
Chapter 26.1-22.1 - Boiler Inspection [Repealed] Chapter 26.1-23 - Unsatisfied Judgment Fund [Repealed]

Chapter 26.1-23.1 - Government Self-Insurance Pools
Section Section Name
26.1-23.1-01 Government self‑insurance pools ‑ Regulation ‑ Reinsurance
26.1-23.1-02 Government self‑insurance pools not insurers
26.1-23.1-03 Government self‑insurance pool approval from the commissioner
26.1-23.1-04 Annual financial statements required ‑ Confidentiality
26.1-23.1-05 Investment of assets ‑ Subsidiary insurance company coverage
26.1-23.1-06 Pool reserve records confidential ‑ Open records
26.1-23.1-07 Self‑insurance contracts ‑ Approval of rates and forms
26.1-23.1-08 Government self-insurance pool - Report

Chapter 26.1-24 - The Insurance Premium
Section Section Name
26.1-24-01 When premium payable
26.1-24-02 Receipt for premium in policy ‑ Effect
26.1-24-03 When insured entitled to return of premium
26.1-24-04 Premium return in cases of overinsurance
26.1-24-05 Surrender of fire policy for cancellation ‑ Return of premium ‑ Short‑term rates
26.1-24-06 Earned premium
26.1-24-07 Forfeiture of policy for nonpayment of premium ‑ Notice required
26.1-24-08 Security agreement to secure premium payment must be in separate instrument ‑ Penalty
26.1-24-09 Sale or negotiation of premium note prohibited ‑ Penalty
26.1-24-10 Insurer's audit to determine premium ‑ Time limitation

Chapter 26.1-25 - Fire, Property, and Casualty Insurance Rates
Section Section Name
26.1-25-01 Purpose of chapter ‑ Construction
26.1-25-02 Scope of chapter
26.1-25-02.1 Definitions
26.1-25-03 Making of rates
26.1-25-04 Rate filings
26.1-25-04.1 Motor vehicle insurance rate filings ‑ Premium reduction for accident prevention course completion
26.1-25-04.2 Motor vehicle accident surcharge
26.1-25-04.3 Disclosure of accident surcharge and loss of discount
26.1-25-04.4 Notice of withdrawal
26.1-25-05 Disapproval of filings
26.1-25-06 Rating organizations
26.1-25-07 Deviations
26.1-25-08 Appeal by minority
26.1-25-09 Information to be furnished insureds ‑ Hearings and appeals of insureds
26.1-25-10 Advisory organizations
26.1-25-10.1 Licensing advisory organizations
26.1-25-10.2 Insurers and advisory organizations ‑ Prohibited activity
26.1-25-10.3 Advisory organizations ‑ Permitted activity
26.1-25-10.4 Advisory organizations ‑ Filing requirements
26.1-25-10.5 Joint underwriting, joint reinsurance pool, and residual market activities
26.1-25-11 Joint underwriting or joint reinsurance
26.1-25-12 Examinations
26.1-25-13 Rate administration
26.1-25-14 False or misleading information
26.1-25-15 Assigned risks
26.1-25-16 Rebates prohibited ‑ Exception
26.1-25-17 Hearing procedure and judicial review
26.1-25-18 Penalties
26.1-25-19 Exemptions

Chapter 26.1-25.1 - Personal Insurance Credit Information
Section Section Name
26.1-25.1-01 Scope
26.1-25.1-02 Definitions
26.1-25.1-03 Use of credit information
26.1-25.1-04 Dispute resolution and error correction
26.1-25.1-05 Initial notification
26.1-25.1-06 Adverse action notification
26.1-25.1-07 Filing
26.1-25.1-08 Indemnification
26.1-25.1-09 Sale of policy term information by consumer reporting agency
26.1-25.1-10 Severability
26.1-25.1-11 Application

Chapter 26.1-25.2 - Personal Insurance Claims History
Section Section Name
26.1-25.2-01 Scope
26.1-25.2-02 Definitions
26.1-25.2-03 Prohibited claims usage
26.1-25.2-04 Prohibited use of prior owner's history
26.1-25.2-05 Disclosure requirements

Chapter 26.1-26 - Insurance Producers and Consultants
Section Section Name
26.1-26-01 Scope
26.1-26-02 Definitions
26.1-26-03 License required ‑ Acting as insurance producer or consultant without license prohibited ‑ Penalty
26.1-26-04 Commissions
26.1-26-04.1 Fees for services ‑ Rules
26.1-26-05 Unlicensed person ‑ Effect ‑ Agent for insurer
26.1-26-06 Insurance producer ‑ Agent of insurer
26.1-26-07 Insurance producer ‑ Agent of insured
26.1-26-08 Licensing of partnership, limited liability partnership, corporation, or limited liability company ‑ Notice of change of individuals
26.1-26-09 Exceptions to licensing requirements
26.1-26-10 Consultant ‑ Exceptions to licensing requirement
26.1-26-11 License of insurance producer ‑ Lines of insurance
26.1-26-11.1 Authority to define procedures and requirements
26.1-26-12 License application ‑ Accompanied by fees
26.1-26-13 Insurance agent ‑ Application ‑ Age ‑ Appointment by insurer
26.1-26-13.1 Appointments
26.1-26-13.2 Application for examination
26.1-26-13.3 Application for license
26.1-26-13.4 Biennial license continuation
26.1-26-13.5 Application deemed withdrawn
26.1-26-14 Investigation by commissioner
26.1-26-15 License requirement ‑ Character
26.1-26-15.1 Prelicensure education
26.1-26-16 License requirement ‑ Insurance broker ‑ Experience
26.1-26-16.1 Errors and omissions insurance ‑ License requirement for insurance brokers
26.1-26-16.2 Payment of commissions by brokers ‑ Limitations
26.1-26-17 License requirement ‑ Surplus lines insurance producer
26.1-26-18 License requirement ‑ Brokers ‑ Bond
26.1-26-19 Determination of residency for license issuance ‑ Election of residency ‑ When void
26.1-26-20 Nonresident licensing
26.1-26-21 Agents to designate commissioner as attorney for service of process ‑ Fee
26.1-26-22 Proceedings by commissioner ‑ Service of process ‑ Procedure
26.1-26-23 Examination of individuals
26.1-26-24 Examination when partnership, limited liability partnership, corporation, or limited liability company is applicant
26.1-26-25 Exceptions from examination
26.1-26-25.1 Assumed names
26.1-26-26 Temporary license as an insurance producer
26.1-26-27 Approval of examination by commissioner ‑ Contents
26.1-26-28 Time and place of examination ‑ Grading of examination ‑ Notice of results
26.1-26-29 Failure to pass examination ‑ Re-examination
26.1-26-30 Contents of license
26.1-26-30.1 Vendor authority
26.1-26-31 Term of license
26.1-26-31.1 Continuing education required ‑ Exceptions
26.1-26-31.2 Continuing education advisory task force
26.1-26-31.3 Accreditation of courses
26.1-26-31.4 Report of compliance
26.1-26-31.5 Extension
26.1-26-31.6 Credit for teaching
26.1-26-31.7 Credit for out‑of‑state courses
26.1-26-31.8 License revocation
26.1-26-31.9 Credit for active participation
26.1-26-32 Renewal of appointments and licenses ‑ Annual fee
26.1-26-33 Notification of address change ‑ Duty of licensee
26.1-26-33.1 Notification of electronic mailing address used by regulator
26.1-26-34 Notification to commissioner of termination
26.1-26-35 Duties of consultant ‑ Agreements
26.1-26-36 Surplus lines insurance producer's authority
26.1-26-37 Lost, stolen, or destroyed license ‑ Issuance of duplicate
26.1-26-38 Controlled business prohibited ‑ Definition ‑ Formula for determination
26.1-26-39 Refusal of license ‑ Notification of applicant ‑ No refund of fees
26.1-26-40 Refusal of initial license ‑ Notice ‑ Hearing
26.1-26-41 Prohibited activities by consultants
26.1-26-42 License suspension, revocation, or refusal ‑ Grounds
26.1-26-42.1 Revocation of nonresident license
26.1-26-43 License suspension, revocation, or refusal ‑ Business entity ‑ Additional ground
26.1-26-44 Notification of suspension, revocation, or refusal ‑ Duty of commissioner
26.1-26-45 Notification of suspension or revocation of nonresident license
26.1-26-45.1 Reporting of actions
26.1-26-46 License suspension or revocation ‑ Duty of licensee
26.1-26-47 Reciprocal provision ‑ Retaliatory action
26.1-26-47.1 Reciprocity
26.1-26-48 Commissioner may make examinations and investigations
26.1-26-49 Rulemaking authority
26.1-26-50 Civil penalty for violation of chapter
26.1-26-51 Statute of limitations
26.1-26-52 Insurance license for automobile rental agencies ‑ Exception
26.1-26-53 Controlled business prohibited ‑ Definition ‑ Formula for determination
26.1-26-54 Insurance licenses for limited lines travel insurance producers
26.1-26-55 Rulemaking
26.1-26-56 Insurance producer records - Exempt record

Chapter 26.1-26.1 - Independent Insurance Agent Contract Termination
Section Section Name
26.1-26.1-01 Definitions
26.1-26.1-02 Producer and company rehabilitation
26.1-26.1-03 Notice of termination
26.1-26.1-04 Termination of insurance producers for cause ‑ Exceptions
Chapter 26.1-26.2 - Insurance Broker Controlled Companies [Repealed]

Chapter 26.1-26.3 - Managing General Agents
Section Section Name
26.1-26.3-01 Definitions
26.1-26.3-02 Licensure
26.1-26.3-03 Required contract provisions
26.1-26.3-04 Duties of insurers
26.1-26.3-05 Examination authority
26.1-26.3-06 Penalties and liabilities
26.1-26.3-07 Rules

Chapter 26.1-26.4 - Health Care Service Utilization Review
Section Section Name
26.1-26.4-01 Purpose and scope
26.1-26.4-02 Definitions
26.1-26.4-03 Certification
26.1-26.4-04 Minimum standards of utilization review agents
26.1-26.4-04.1 Utilization review in this state ‑ Conditions of employment
26.1-26.4-04.2 Utilization review ‑ Duty of health care insurers
26.1-26.4-05 Utilization review agent violations ‑ Penalty

Chapter 26.1-26.5 - Insurance Broker Controlled Insurer
Section Section Name
26.1-26.5-01 Definitions
26.1-26.5-02 Applicability
26.1-26.5-03 Minimum standards
26.1-26.5-04 Disclosure
26.1-26.5-05 Liability of controlling insurance broker in the event of insolvency of controlled insurer
26.1-26.5-06 Administrative penalties and actions by the commissioner
26.1-26.5-07 Effective date

Chapter 26.1-26.6 - Bail Bond Agents
Section Section Name
26.1-26.6-01 Definition
26.1-26.6-02 Licensing and continuing education requirements
26.1-26.6-03 Persons disqualified as bail bond agents ‑ Penalty
26.1-26.6-04 Appointment and license as bail bond agent ‑ Pledge of property as security ‑ Penalty
26.1-26.6-05 Violations ‑ Penalties
26.1-26.6-06 Access to jails
26.1-26.6-07 Surrender of defendant prior to breach
26.1-26.6-08 Maximum commission or fee - Mileage
26.1-26.6-09 Failure to appear
26.1-26.6-10 Rules

Chapter 26.1-26.7 - Portable Electronics Insurance
Section Section Name
26.1-26.7-01 Definitions
26.1-26.7-02 Licensure of vendors
26.1-26.7-03 Requirements for sale of portable electronics insurance
26.1-26.7-04 Authority of vendors of portable electronic devices
26.1-26.7-05 Termination of portable electronics insurance
26.1-26.7-06 Application for license and fees

Chapter 26.1-26.8 - Public Adjusters
Section Section Name
26.1-26.8-01 Scope
26.1-26.8-02 Definitions
26.1-26.8-03 License required ‑ Penalty
26.1-26.8-04 Application for resident license
26.1-26.8-05 Nonresident license reciprocity
26.1-26.8-06 License required for business entity
26.1-26.8-07 Examination
26.1-26.8-08 Exemptions from examination
26.1-26.8-09 License ‑ Renewal ‑ Reinstatement
26.1-26.8-10 License denial, nonrenewal, or revocation ‑ Penalty
26.1-26.8-11 Proof of bond
26.1-26.8-12 Continuing education
26.1-26.8-13 Contract between public adjuster and insured
26.1-26.8-14 Record retention
26.1-26.8-15 Standards of conduct of public adjuster
26.1-26.8-16 Public adjuster fees
26.1-26.8-17 Rulemaking authority
26.1-26.8-18 Investigation by commissioner
26.1-26.8-19 Approval of examination by commissioner ‑ Contents
26.1-26.8-20 Vendor authority
26.1-26.8-21 Commissioner may make examinations and investigations
26.1-26.8-22 Statute of limitations

Chapter 26.1-26.9 - Self-Service Storage Insurance
Section Section Name
26.1-26.9-01 Definitions
26.1-26.9-02 Licensure of owners
26.1-26.9-03 Sale of self‑service storage insurance ‑ Requirements
26.1-26.9-04 Authority of owners
26.1-26.9-05 Application for license and fees
26.1-26.9-06 Authority of commissioner to investigate
26.1-26.9-07 Examination and investigation by commissioner
26.1-26.9-08 License suspension, revocation, or refusal ‑ Grounds
26.1-26.9-09 Rulemaking authority

Chapter 26.1-27 - Administrators of Life or Health Insurance or Annuities
Section Section Name
26.1-27-01 Administrator defined
26.1-27-01.1 Pharmacy benefits manager
26.1-27-02 Insurer defined
26.1-27-03 License required ‑ Penalty
26.1-27-03.1 Bond or insurance requirement
26.1-27-04 Waiving of registration requirements
26.1-27-05 Written agreement required ‑ Trust agreement ‑ Retention
26.1-27-06 Contents of agreement ‑ Requirements
26.1-27-07 Notification required
26.1-27-08 Premium collection ‑ Fiduciary account required
26.1-27-09 Payment to administrator
26.1-27-10 Payment of claims
26.1-27-11 Claim adjustment or settlement
26.1-27-12 Maintenance of information

Chapter 26.1-27.1 - Pharmacy Benefits Management
Section Section Name
26.1-27.1-01 Definitions
26.1-27.1-02 Licensing - Terms and fee - Application
26.1-27.1-03 Disclosure requirements
26.1-27.1-04 Prohibited practices
26.1-27.1-05 Contents of pharmacy benefits management agreement ‑ Requirements
26.1-27.1-06 Examination of insurer‑covered entity
26.1-27.1-07 Rulemaking authority
26.1-27.1-08 Enforcement
26.1-27.1-09 Administrative penalties
26.1-27.1-10 Proceedings by commissioner - Service of process - Procedure
26.1-27.1-11 Pharmacy benefit manager enforcement fund - State board of pharmacy wholesaler and virtual wholesaler license fees - Revenue deposits or transfers (Expired effective July 1, 2029)

Chapter 26.1-28 - Insurance Vending Machines
Section Section Name
26.1-28-01 Sale of insurance from vending machines restricted
26.1-28-02 Sale of insurance through vending machines under certain conditions
26.1-28-03 Licensing of vending machine devices ‑ Expiration date
26.1-28-04 Suspension, revocation, or refusal of license ‑ Notice and opportunity to be heard
26.1-28-05 Penalty

Chapter 26.1-29 - Insurance Contracts
Section Section Name
26.1-29-01 Insurance contract defined
26.1-29-02 Insurer and insured defined
26.1-29-03 Who may be parties to insurance contract
26.1-29-04 Insurable interest defined and classified
26.1-29-05 Insurable interest essential to insurance contract
26.1-29-06 When insurable interest must exist
26.1-29-07 Measure of insurable interest
26.1-29-08 Carrier or depositary has insurable interest
26.1-29-09 Insurable interest in life or health insurance
26.1-29-09.1 Insurable interest in personal insurance
26.1-29-10 Contingent or expectant interest not insurable
26.1-29-11 What may be insured against
26.1-29-12 Effect of change in insurable interest
26.1-29-13 Mutual disclosures required in insurance contract
26.1-29-14 Concealment defined
26.1-29-15 Rescission for concealment ‑ Exception
26.1-29-16 Matters as to which disclosure is not required
26.1-29-17 Materiality of matters ‑ How determined
26.1-29-18 Presumption of knowledge
26.1-29-19 Communication of material facts may be waived
26.1-29-20 Information as to interest need not be communicated
26.1-29-21 Matters of opinion need not be disclosed
26.1-29-22 Representation ‑ Form ‑ When made
26.1-29-23 Interpretation of representations regarding insurance
26.1-29-24 False representation ‑ Materiality and effect
26.1-29-25 Misrepresentations ‑ Determination of materiality ‑ Effect
26.1-29-26 Representations on information and belief
26.1-29-27 Time to which representation refers
26.1-29-28 Alteration or withdrawal of representation
26.1-29-29 Insurance of mortgaged property ‑ Act of mortgagor may avoid insurance
26.1-29-30 New contract on transfer of insurance on mortgaged property ‑ Effect of mortgagor's acts
26.1-29-31 Modification of insurance contract ‑ Exercise of right of rescission

Chapter 26.1-30 - Insurance Policies
Section Section Name
26.1-30-01 Insurance policy defined ‑ Requirements
26.1-30-02 Policy executed by gambling void
26.1-30-03 Policies classified ‑ Open, running, and valued policies defined
26.1-30-03.1 Issuance of foreign language policies
26.1-30-04 Insurance only on interest of insured ‑ Stipulation of interest void
26.1-30-05 Policy may provide for benefit to any owner
26.1-30-06 Insurance by agent or trustee may be designated in policy
26.1-30-07 Joint or common interest must be shown in policy
26.1-30-08 Person intended may claim benefit of policy
26.1-30-09 Agreement not to transfer claim on policy is void
26.1-30-10 Warranties ‑ Form and scope
26.1-30-11 Express warranty must be written as part of policy
26.1-30-12 Statement of fact in policy is a warranty
26.1-30-13 Statement of intention in policy is a warranty
26.1-30-14 Breach of warranty ‑ When excused
26.1-30-15 Policy may be rescinded for violation of material warranty
26.1-30-16 Effect of nonfraudulent breach of warranty in policy
26.1-30-17 Breach of immaterial provision does not avoid policy unless otherwise provided
26.1-30-18 Inception and expiration of policies ‑ Inception of hail insurance policies
26.1-30-19 Policy forms to be filed with and approved by commissioner
26.1-30-20 Procedure for use of policy forms filed with commissioner
26.1-30-21 Disapproval of form by commissioner ‑ Notice and hearing
26.1-30-22 Mandatory arbitration endorsements for property insurance ‑ Written acceptance ‑ Penalty
26.1-30-23 Managed repair programs ‑ Penalty

Chapter 26.1-30.1 - Cancellation and Nonrenewal of Commercial Insurance
Section Section Name
26.1-30.1-01 Application
26.1-30.1-01.1 Unlawful grounds for declination
26.1-30.1-01.2 Policy transfer
26.1-30.1-02 Midterm cancellation of commercial insurance
26.1-30.1-03 Notice
26.1-30.1-03.1 Five‑day notice exception for cancellation
26.1-30.1-04 New policies
26.1-30.1-05 Longer term policies
26.1-30.1-06 Nonrenewal of commercial insurance policies ‑ Notice required ‑ Exceptions
26.1-30.1-07 Renewal of insurance with altered rates
26.1-30.1-08 Penalties

Chapter 26.1-31 - Reinsurance and Double Insurance
Section Section Name
26.1-31-01 Reinsurance contract defined
26.1-31-02 Scope of reinsurance contract
26.1-31-03 Interest of insured in reinsurance contract
26.1-31-04 Disclosures required on reinsurance
26.1-31-05 Double insurance defined
26.1-31-06 Double insurance of one of several things
26.1-31-07 Contribution of insurers on fire loss doubly insured

Chapter 26.1-31.1 - Reinsurance Intermediaries
Section Section Name
26.1-31.1-01 Definitions
26.1-31.1-02 Licensure
26.1-31.1-03 Required contract provisions ‑ Reinsurance intermediary‑brokers
26.1-31.1-04 Books and records ‑ Reinsurance intermediary‑brokers
26.1-31.1-05 Duties of insurers utilizing the services of reinsurance intermediary‑broker
26.1-31.1-06 Required contract provisions ‑ Reinsurance intermediary‑managers
26.1-31.1-07 Prohibited acts
26.1-31.1-08 Duties of reinsurers utilizing the services of a reinsurance intermediary‑manager
26.1-31.1-09 Examination authority
26.1-31.1-10 Penalties and liabilities
26.1-31.1-11 Rules
26.1-31.1-12 Effective date

Chapter 26.1-31.2 - Reinsurance Credit
Section Section Name
26.1-31.2-01 Credit allowed a domestic ceding insurer
26.1-31.2-02 Asset or reduction from liability for reinsurance ceded by a domestic insurer to an assuming insurer not meeting the requirements of section 26.1‑31.2‑01
26.1-31.2-03 Qualified United States financial institutions
26.1-31.2-04 Rulemaking authority
26.1-31.2-05 Reinsurance agreements affected

Chapter 26.1-32 - Loss and Notice of Loss
Section Section Name
26.1-32-01 Liability of insurer for loss ‑ Proximate and remote cause
26.1-32-02 Liability of insurer for loss in rescuing thing insured
26.1-32-03 Insurer not liable for excepted peril
26.1-32-04 Willful act exonerates insurer, negligence does not
26.1-32-05 Notice of loss must be given promptly
26.1-32-06 Proof or notice of loss ‑ Requirements
26.1-32-07 Waiver of defects in notice of loss
26.1-32-08 Proof of loss ‑ Insurer to furnish blanks ‑ Waiver
26.1-32-09 Waiver of delay in presenting notice or proof of loss
26.1-32-10 Policy requiring corroboration ‑ Proof of loss ‑ How made

Chapter 26.1-33 - Life Insurance
Section Section Name
26.1-33-01 Life insurance policy contains entire contract
26.1-33-02 Solicitation of life insurance regulated by rule of the commissioner
26.1-33-02.1 Life insurance policies and certificates ‑ Right to return
26.1-33-03 Form of life insurance policy restricted
26.1-33-04 Single premium and nonparticipating life policies
26.1-33-05 Provisions required in life policy
26.1-33-06 Provisions prohibited in life policy
26.1-33-07 Life policy issued by domestic companies in foreign state may conform to laws thereof
26.1-33-08 Exempted companies
26.1-33-09 Cooperative or assessment life association must identify policies
26.1-33-10 Agreement depriving insured in life policy of right to apportionment of surplus and automatic insurance void
26.1-33-11 Group life policy ‑ Required provisions
26.1-33-12 Group life policy conversion privileges
26.1-33-12.1 Life of a child ‑ Disclosure
26.1-33-13 Variable life contracts ‑ Separate accounts
26.1-33-14 License required for variable life contracts
26.1-33-15 Content of variable life contracts
26.1-33-16 Policy provisions exceptions for variable life contracts
26.1-33-17 Rulemaking authority relating to variable life contracts
26.1-33-18 Nonforfeiture benefits
26.1-33-19 Computation of cash surrender value
26.1-33-20 Computation of paid‑up nonforfeiture benefits
26.1-33-21 Calculation of adjusted premiums
26.1-33-22 Calculation of adjusted premiums ‑ Ordinary policies
26.1-33-23 Calculation of adjusted premiums ‑ Industrial policies
26.1-33-24 Calculations of adjusted premiums by the nonforfeiture net level premium method
26.1-33-25 Nonforfeiture benefits for indeterminate premium plans
26.1-33-26 Benefits on default off the anniversary ‑ Exempted benefits
26.1-33-27 Determination of minimum values after January 1, 1987
26.1-33-28 Exceptions
26.1-33-29 Applicability of life policy simplification standards
26.1-33-30 Minimum life policy language simplification standards
26.1-33-31 Approval of life policy forms
26.1-33-32 Effect of life policy simplification standards on filed policies
26.1-33-33 Life policy transferable
26.1-33-34 Notice of transfer of life policy unnecessary ‑ Exception
26.1-33-35 Insurance in favor of corporation or limited liability company on life of corporate officer or employee or limited liability company manager or employee ‑ Powers of corporation or limited liability company
26.1-33-36 Rights in life policies exempt from claims of creditors
26.1-33-37 Suicide ‑ Determination ‑ No defense to life policy or certificate after one year
26.1-33-38 Measure of indemnity in life policy
26.1-33-39 Life policy ‑ When payable
26.1-33-40 Avails of life policy payable to deceased or to the deceased's heirs, personal representatives, or estate ‑ Exemption ‑ Distribution
26.1-33-41 Designation of beneficiary not affected by wills law
26.1-33-42 Designation of trustee as beneficiary ‑ Prior existence of will not required ‑ Payments ‑ Discharge
26.1-33-43 Commingling of death benefits with trust assets
26.1-33-44 Life insurance policy ownership or retention by trust ‑ Duties of trustee
Chapter 26.1-33.1 - Viatical Settlement Contracts [Repealed] Chapter 26.1-33.2 - Viatical Settlement Contracts [Repealed] Chapter 26.1-33.3 - Viatical Settlement Contracts [Repealed]

Chapter 26.1-33.4 - Life Settlements
Section Section Name
26.1-33.4-01 Definitions
26.1-33.4-02 Licensing and bonding requirements
26.1-33.4-03 License suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew
26.1-33.4-04 Contract requirements
26.1-33.4-05 Reporting requirements and privacy
26.1-33.4-06 Examination
26.1-33.4-07 Advertising
26.1-33.4-08 Disclosures to owners
26.1-33.4-09 Disclosure to insurer
26.1-33.4-10 General rules
26.1-33.4-11 Authority to adopt regulations ‑ Conflict of laws
26.1-33.4-12 Prohibited practices
26.1-33.4-13 Fraud prevention and control
26.1-33.4-14 Injunctions ‑ Civil remedies ‑ Cease and desist
26.1-33.4-15 Penalties
26.1-33.4-16 Unfair trade practices

Chapter 26.1-34 - Annuities
Section Section Name
26.1-34-01 Required annuity contract provisions relating to cessation of payment of considerations by contractholder
26.1-34-01.1 Annuity policies and certificates ‑ Right to return
26.1-34-02 Minimum nonforfeiture amount defined
26.1-34-03 Value of paid‑up annuity benefit to be at least equal to minimum nonforfeiture amount
26.1-34-04 Cash surrender benefit to be at least equal to value of paid‑up annuity benefit
26.1-34-05 Minimum value of paid‑up annuity on cessation of payment of considerations ‑ Cash surrender benefits not provided
26.1-34-06 Definition of maturity date
26.1-34-07 Disclosure if annuity contract does not provide cash surrender or death benefits
26.1-34-08 Benefits on cessation of payment of considerations off the anniversary
26.1-34-09 Minimum nonforfeiture benefits for annuity contract providing both annuity and life insurance benefits ‑ Excepted benefits
26.1-34-10 Exemptions from annuity nonforfeiture provisions
26.1-34-11 Variable annuities authorized ‑ Application of variable life policy sections ‑ Rulemaking authority

Chapter 26.1-34.1 - Charitable Gift Annuities
Section Section Name
26.1-34.1-01 Application for certificate of exemption to issue gift annuities
26.1-34.1-02 Issuance of certificate of exemption to issue gift annuities
26.1-34.1-03 Segregated account
26.1-34.1-04 Contents of annuity contract or policy form
26.1-34.1-05 Continued compliance
26.1-34.1-06 Grounds for denial, revocation, or suspension of certificate of exemption
26.1-34.1-07 Other applicable code provisions

Chapter 26.1-34.2 - Annuity Transaction Practices
Section Section Name
26.1-34.2-01 Exemptions
26.1-34.2-01.1 Scope
26.1-34.2-02 Definitions
26.1-34.2-03 Duties of insurers and insurance producers
26.1-34.2-03.1 Producer training
26.1-34.2-04 Compliance mitigation ‑ Enforceability ‑ Penalty
26.1-34.2-05 Recordkeeping

Chapter 26.1-35 - Standard Valuation Law
Section Section Name
26.1-35-00.1 Definitions
26.1-35-00.2 Application of valuation manual - Changes to valuation manual - Requirements of valuation manual
26.1-35-01 Reserve valuation
26.1-35-01.1 Actuarial opinion of reserves
26.1-35-02 Computation of minimum standard
26.1-35-03 Computation of minimum standard for annuities
26.1-35-04 Computation of minimum standard by calendar year of issue
26.1-35-05 Reserve valuation method - Life insurance and endowment benefits
26.1-35-06 Reserve valuation - Annuity and pure endowment benefits method
26.1-35-07 Minimum reserves
26.1-35-08 Optional reserve calculation
26.1-35-09 Reserve calculation - Valuation net premium exceeding the gross premium charged
26.1-35-10 Reserve calculation - Indeterminate premium plans
26.1-35-11 Minimum standard for accident and health insurance contracts
26.1-35-12 Requirements of a principle-based valuation
26.1-35-13 Experience reporting for policies in force on or after the operative date of the valuation manual
26.1-35-14 Confidentiality

Chapter 26.1-36 - Accident and Health Insurance
Section Section Name
26.1-36-01 Scope
26.1-36-01.1 Scope ‑ Accident and health insurance policy mandates
26.1-36-01.2 Examinations
26.1-36-02 Accident and health insurance policy defined
26.1-36-02.1 Accident and health policies and certificates ‑ Notice of free examination
26.1-36-02.2 Individual health plans - Open enrollment periods - Rules
26.1-36-03 Form of policy
26.1-36-03.1 Information disclosure
26.1-36-04 Accident and health policy provisions
26.1-36-05 Group health policy or service contract standard provisions
26.1-36-06 Group health policy and medical service contract options for drugs and chiropractic care
26.1-36-06.1 Coverage for off‑label uses of drugs
26.1-36-07 Health insurance coverage for newborn and adopted children ‑ Scope of coverage ‑ Notification of birth or adoption
26.1-36-08 Group health policy and health service contract substance abuse coverage
26.1-36-08.1 Alternative group health policy and health service contract substance abuse coverage
26.1-36-09 Group health policy and health service contract mental disorder coverage
26.1-36-09.1 Health insurance policy and health service contract ‑ Mammogram examination coverage
26.1-36-09.2 Health insurance policy and health service contract ‑ Involuntary complications of pregnancy coverage
26.1-36-09.3 Coverage for treatment of certain disorders
26.1-36-09.4 Preventive health care ‑ Copayments
26.1-36-09.5 Service of advanced registered nurse practitioner ‑ Direct reimbursement required
26.1-36-09.6 Health insurance policy and health service contract ‑ Prostate‑specific antigen test coverage
26.1-36-09.7 Foods and food products for inherited metabolic diseases
26.1-36-09.8 Health insurance policy and health service contract ‑ Postdelivery coverage for mothers and newborns
26.1-36-09.9 Dental anesthesia and hospitalization coverage
26.1-36-09.10 Health insurance policy and health service contract ‑ Prehospital emergency medical services
26.1-36-09.11 Breast reconstruction surgery
26.1-36-09.12 Medical services related to suicide
26.1-36-09.13 Medical services related to intoxication
26.1-36-09.14 Coverage of cancer treatment medications
26.1-36-09.15 Coverage of telehealth services
26.1-36-09.16 Health insurance benefits coverage ‑ Insulin drug and supply out‑of-pocket limitations
26.1-36-09.17 Out‑of‑pocket expenses ‑ Prescription drugs
26.1-36-10 Health policy and health service contract coordination of benefit provisions
26.1-36-11 Accident and health policy provision denying insured right to employ doctor or enter hospital prohibited
26.1-36-12 Provisions prohibited in individual and group accident and health insurance policies, group health plans, and nonprofit health service contracts
26.1-36-12.1 Health service corporation contract provision denying insured or subscriber right to employ doctor or enter hospital prohibited
26.1-36-12.2 Freedom of choice for pharmacy services
26.1-36-12.3 Basic health insurance coverage ‑ Exception to required coverages
26.1-36-12.4 Confidentiality of medical information
26.1-36-12.5 Basic health insurance coverage ‑ Exceptions to required coverage
26.1-36-12.6 Ambulance services classifications
26.1-36-12.7 Freedom of choice for health care services
26.1-36-13 Applicability of accident and health policy simplification standards
26.1-36-14 Minimum accident and health policy language simplification standards
26.1-36-15 Approval of accident and health policy forms
26.1-36-16 Effect of accident and health policy simplification standards on filed policies
26.1-36-17 Application for accident and health policy
26.1-36-18 Notice under accident and health policy ‑ Waiver
26.1-36-19 Age limit in accident and health policy
26.1-36-20 Juvenile's accident and health coverage to continue ‑ Conditions
26.1-36-21 Prisoner's accident and health coverage to continue ‑ Conditions
26.1-36-22 Individual and group health insurance for dependents
26.1-36-23 Continuation of group hospital, surgical, and major medical coverage after termination of employment or membership
26.1-36-23.1 Former spouse's and dependent children's accident and health coverage to continue ‑ Conditions
26.1-36-24 Health policy transferable
26.1-36-25 Notice of transfer of health policy unnecessary ‑ Exception
26.1-36-26 Dual choice option on group health coverage ‑ Minimum conditions ‑ Transfer of coverage
26.1-36-27 Dual choice option on group health coverage ‑ Continuous coverage ‑ Payment of benefits
26.1-36-28 Measure of indemnity in health policy
26.1-36-29 Coordination of benefits in individual and group accident and health policies ‑ Limitations
26.1-36-30 Individual or group accident and health insurer or nonprofit health service corporation responsibility ‑ Release of information to department of health and human services
26.1-36-31 Medicare supplement policies ‑ Definitions
26.1-36-32 Standards for Medicare supplement policies
26.1-36-33 Medicare supplement policy benefit standards
26.1-36-34 Medicare supplement policy loss ratio standards
26.1-36-35 Medicare supplement policy disclosure standards
26.1-36-36 Medicare supplement policies ‑ Notice of free examination
26.1-36-36.1 Filing requirements for advertising
26.1-36-36.2 Noncustodial care coverage
26.1-36-37 Nursing home policy ‑ Guaranteed renewable for life ‑ Limitation on pre‑existing conditions
26.1-36-37.1 Standard health insurance proof of loss form ‑ Claim payment time limits
26.1-36-37.2 Loss ratios ‑ Rules
26.1-36-38 Rulemaking authority
26.1-36-39 Effect of policy not conforming to chapter
26.1-36-40 General penalty ‑ License suspension or revocation
26.1-36-41 Contract limitations
26.1-36-42 Grievance procedures
26.1-36-43 Uniform prescription drug information card
26.1-36-44 Independent external review
26.1-36-45 Health insurance coverage not required
26.1-36-46 External review procedures
26.1-36-47 Internal claims and appeals procedures
26.1-36-48 Short-term care insurance - Rules - Penalty
26.1-36-49 Short‑term limited‑duration health insurance plans
26.1-36-50 Dental insurance ‑ Assignment

Chapter 26.1-36.1 - Medicare Supplement Policies
Section Section Name
26.1-36.1-01 Medicare supplement policies ‑ Definitions
26.1-36.1-02 Standards for Medicare supplement policies
26.1-36.1-03 Rulemaking authority
26.1-36.1-04 Medicare supplement policy loss ratio standards
26.1-36.1-05 Medicare supplement policy disclosure standards
26.1-36.1-06 Medicare supplement policies ‑ Notice of free examination
26.1-36.1-07 Filing requirements for advertising
26.1-36.1-08 Effect of policy not conforming to chapter
26.1-36.1-09 General penalty ‑ License suspension or revocation
Chapter 26.1-36.2 - Small Employer Employee Health Insurance Coverage [Repealed]

Chapter 26.1-36.3 - Small Employer Employee Health Insurance
Section Section Name
26.1-36.3-01 Definitions
26.1-36.3-02 Applicability and scope
26.1-36.3-03 Establishment of classes of business
26.1-36.3-04 Restrictions relating to premium rates
26.1-36.3-05 Renewability of coverage
26.1-36.3-06 Availability of coverage
26.1-36.3-07 Small employer carrier reinsurance program
26.1-36.3-08 Health benefit plan committee
26.1-36.3-09 Periodic market evaluation
26.1-36.3-10 Waiver of certain state laws
26.1-36.3-11 Standards to assure fair marketing
26.1-36.3-12 Restoration of terminated coverage

Chapter 26.1-36.4 - Hospital and Medical Insurance
Section Section Name
26.1-36.4-01 Application and scope
26.1-36.4-02 Definitions
26.1-36.4-03 Limits on pre-existing condition exclusions
26.1-36.4-03.1 Additional limits on pre-existing condition exclusions
26.1-36.4-04 Portability of insurance policies
26.1-36.4-05 Renewability of health insurance coverage ‑ Discrimination prohibited
26.1-36.4-06 Modified community rating
26.1-36.4-07 Health benefits package required
26.1-36.4-08 Employer payment of employee premium
26.1-36.4-09 Health insurance utilization reports

Chapter 26.1-36.5 - Health Coverage for Children
Section Section Name
26.1-36.5-01 Definition
26.1-36.5-02 Prohibited practices
26.1-36.5-03 Enrollment of children
26.1-36.5-04 Providing information and paying claims
26.1-36.5-05 Authority and jurisdiction

Chapter 26.1-36.6 - Self-Insurance Health Plans
Section Section Name
26.1-36.6-01 Definitions
26.1-36.6-02 Self-insurance health plans - Regulation
26.1-36.6-03 Self-insurance health plans ‑ Requirements
26.1-36.6-04 Rules

Chapter 26.1-36.7 - Reinsurance Association
Section Section Name
26.1-36.7-01 Definitions
26.1-36.7-02 Waiver proposal and application
26.1-36.7-03 Reinsurance association of North Dakota
26.1-36.7-04 Board of directors
26.1-36.7-05 Powers and duties of commissioner and board
26.1-36.7-06 Assessments against insurers
26.1-36.7-07 Bank of North Dakota line of credit
26.1-36.7-08 Reinsurance
26.1-36.7-09 Reimbursement of member insurer
26.1-36.7-10 Rulemaking
26.1-36.7-11 Third-party reinsurance
26.1-36.7-12 Federal funding ‑ Administration of the association ‑ Continuing appropriation

Chapter 26.1-36.8 - Short-Term Limited-Duration Health Insurance Plans
Section Section Name
26.1-36.8-01 Definitions
26.1-36.8-02 Individual short-term limited-duration plans
26.1-36.8-03 Association short-term limited-duration insurance plans
26.1-36.8-04 Marketing and sales of individual and association plans

Chapter 26.1-36.9 - Dental Benefit Plans
Section Section Name
26.1-36.9-01 Definitions
26.1-36.9-02 Dental benefit plans - Prior authorization
26.1-36.9-03 Dental insurer rates ‑ Approval (Effective after June 30, 2027)
26.1-36.9-04 Dental loss ratio transparency ‑ Annual report to the commissioner
Chapter 26.1-36.10 - Prescription Drug Costs [Repealed]

Chapter 26.1-36.11 - Comprehensive Medication Management
Section Section Name
26.1-36.11-01 Definitions
26.1-36.11-02 Required coverage for comprehensive medication management services
26.1-36.11-03 Comprehensive medication management advisory committee
26.1-36.11-04 Rulemaking authority

Chapter 26.1-36.12 - Prior Authorization for Health Insurance
Section Section Name
26.1-36.12-01 Definitions
26.1-36.12-02 Disclosure and review of prior authorization requirements
26.1-36.12-03 Personnel qualified to make adverse determinations
26.1-36.12-04 Personnel qualified to review appeals
26.1-36.12-05 Prior authorization ‑ Nonurgent circumstances
26.1-36.12-06 Prior authorization - Urgent health care services
26.1-36.12-07 Prior authorization - Emergency medical condition
26.1-36.12-08 No prior authorization for medication-assisted treatment
26.1-36.12-09 Retrospective denial
26.1-36.12-10 Length of prior authorization
26.1-36.12-11 Chronic or long-term care conditions
26.1-36.12-12 Continuity of care for enrollees
26.1-36.12-13 Failure to comply - Services deemed authorized
26.1-36.12-14 Procedures for appeals of adverse determinations
26.1-36.12-15 Effect of change in prior authorization clinical criteria
26.1-36.12-16 Notification to claims administrator
26.1-36.12-17 Annual report to insurance commissioner

Chapter 26.1-37 - Credit Insurance
Section Section Name
26.1-37-01 Scope
26.1-37-02 Definitions
26.1-37-03 Issuance of policies and certificates
26.1-37-04 Forms of credit life insurance and credit accident and health insurance
26.1-37-04.1 Types of consumer credit insurance
26.1-37-05 Amount of consumer credit insurance
26.1-37-06 Term of consumer credit insurance
26.1-37-07 Provisions of policies and certificates of insurance ‑ Disclosure to debtors
26.1-37-08 Premiums and refunds
26.1-37-09 Applicability of credit life and health policy simplification standards
26.1-37-10 Minimum credit life and health policy language simplification standards
26.1-37-11 Approval of credit life and health forms
26.1-37-12 Effect of credit life and health policy simplification standards on filed policies
26.1-37-13 Claims
26.1-37-14 Existing insurance ‑ Choice of insurer
26.1-37-15 Enforcement
26.1-37-16 Penalties
Chapter 26.1-38 - Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association [Repealed]

Chapter 26.1-38.1 - Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association
Section Section Name
26.1-38.1-01 Coverage and limitations
26.1-38.1-02 Definitions
26.1-38.1-03 Creation of the association
26.1-38.1-04 Board of directors
26.1-38.1-05 Powers and duties of the association
26.1-38.1-06 Assessments
26.1-38.1-07 Plan of operation
26.1-38.1-08 Duties and powers of the commissioner
26.1-38.1-09 Prevention of insolvencies
26.1-38.1-10 Credits for assessments paid ‑ Tax offsets
26.1-38.1-11 Miscellaneous provisions
26.1-38.1-12 Examination of the association ‑ Annual report
26.1-38.1-13 Tax exemptions
26.1-38.1-14 Immunity
26.1-38.1-15 Stay of proceedings ‑ Reopening default judgments
26.1-38.1-16 Prohibited advertisement of Insurance Guaranty Association Act in insurance sales ‑ Notice to policy owners
26.1-38.1-17 Prospective application

Chapter 26.1-39 - Property and Casualty Insurance
Section Section Name
26.1-39-01 Rescission of fire insurance contract for alteration increasing risk
26.1-39-02 Rescission of fire contract not permitted if risk not increased
26.1-39-03 When fire contract unaffected though risk increased
26.1-39-04 Measure of indemnity on fire policy
26.1-39-05 Face of policy to be paid in case of covered loss
26.1-39-06 Standard fire insurance policy
26.1-39-07 Standard fire policy ‑ Loss or damage caused by nuclear reaction
26.1-39-08 Construction of standard fire policy
26.1-39-09 Nonstandard fire policy
26.1-39-09.1 Certain property and casualty insurance programs to be marketed through resident agents or brokers ‑ Service fee
26.1-39-09.2 Suspension or revocation of certificate or license for noncompliance or for acceptance of a reduced service fee
26.1-39-09.3 Fire protection class ‑ Dispute
26.1-39-10 Property and casualty policies ‑ Declination, cancellation, and nonrenewal ‑ Scope
26.1-39-11 Definitions
26.1-39-12 Notification and reasons for declination of property and casualty policies
26.1-39-13 Notification and reasons for cancellation of property and casualty policies
26.1-39-14 Five‑day notice exception for cancellation of property and casualty policies
26.1-39-15 Statement of reasons for cancellation of property and casualty policies
26.1-39-16 Notification and statement of reasons for nonrenewal of property and casualty policies
26.1-39-17 Prohibited reasons for declination or termination of property and casualty policies
26.1-39-18 Declination or termination requirements for property and casualty policies ‑ Enforcement ‑ Penalties
26.1-39-19 Immunity
26.1-39-20 Duplicate coverage - Termination of coverage when another policy in force - Notice
26.1-39-21 Renewal of property and casualty policies ‑ Waiver ‑ Estoppel
26.1-39-22 Termination of property and casualty insurance agency contracts
26.1-39-23 Temporary insurance ‑ Use of binders
26.1-39-24 Domestic violence ‑ Intentional acts
26.1-39-25 Notice of transfer
26.1-39-26 Electronic notices and documents
26.1-39-27 Travel, event, and unmanned aircraft insurance
26.1-39-28 Rulemaking
26.1-39-29 Civil remedy actions against property insurers
26.1-39-30 Notice of property insurance claim

Chapter 26.1-39.1 - Property and Casualty Insurance Certificates
Section Section Name
26.1-39.1-01 Definitions
26.1-39.1-02 Limitations on issuance of certificates of insurance
26.1-39.1-03 Certificate of insurance limitations
26.1-39.1-04 Notice requirements

Chapter 26.1-39.2 - Residential Contractor Contracts
Section Section Name
26.1-39.2-01 Definitions
26.1-39.2-02 Contract to be paid from proceeds of property and casualty insurance policy ‑ Right to cancel ‑ Duties
26.1-39.2-03 Prohibited acts
26.1-39.2-04 Post-loss assignment of rights or benefits
26.1-39.2-05 Itemized description of work
26.1-39.2-06 Notice required
26.1-39.2-07 Violation of the chapter
26.1-39.2-08 Rulemaking authority

Chapter 26.1-40 - Automobile Insurance and Warranties
Section Section Name
26.1-40-01 Definitions ‑ Limitations
26.1-40-02 Cancellation of policy ‑ Exclusive reasons
26.1-40-02.1 Cancellation of minor's driving privileges ‑ Effect
26.1-40-03 Notice of cancellation
26.1-40-04 Statement of reason for cancellation
26.1-40-05 Nonrenewal ‑ Notice ‑ Statement of reasons ‑ Nonrenewal not to be based on certain facts
26.1-40-06 Notification of possible eligibility for assigned risk policy
26.1-40-07 Proof of notice of termination
26.1-40-08 Reason for cancellation or nonrenewal ‑ Nonliability of parties
26.1-40-09 Duplicate coverage - Termination of coverage when another policy in force - Notice
26.1-40-10 Notification and reasons for a declination
26.1-40-11 Terminations ‑ Declinations ‑ Prohibited reasons
26.1-40-11.1 Juvenile's suspension of driving privileges ‑ Nontraffic delinquent conduct
26.1-40-12 Sanctions
26.1-40-13 Definitions applicable to sections 26.1‑40‑13 through 26.1‑40‑15
26.1-40-14 Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage ‑ Compulsory ‑ Stacking not permitted
26.1-40-15 Rights of insurer making payments under uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage
26.1-40-15.1 Definitions ‑ Applicable to sections 26.1‑40‑15.1 through 26.1‑40‑15.7
26.1-40-15.2 Uninsured motorist coverage
26.1-40-15.3 Underinsured motorist coverage
26.1-40-15.4 Other insurance and priority of payment
26.1-40-15.5 Reimbursement and subrogation
26.1-40-15.6 Limitations
26.1-40-15.7 General provisions
26.1-40-16 Exclusion of named persons ‑ Restrictive endorsements
26.1-40-16.1 Payment of benefits to family members of a policyholder
26.1-40-17 Establishment of primary and excess automobile liability coverages in certain instances
26.1-40-17.1 Motor vehicle liability policy ‑ Rental vehicles covered
26.1-40-18 Automobile warranties construed
26.1-40-19 Certificate of authority to issue automobile warranty policy ‑ Issuance ‑ Qualifications ‑ Renewal
26.1-40-20 Automobile warranties considered insurance ‑ Surety bond
26.1-40-21 Revocation of certificate of authority
26.1-40-22 Penalty
26.1-40-23 Notice to transfer
26.1-40-24 Notice requirements following total loss
26.1-40-25 Proof of insurance

Chapter 26.1-40.1 - Transportation Network Company Insurance
Section Section Name
26.1-40.1-01 Definitions
26.1-40.1-02 Required disclosures
26.1-40.1-03 Insurance coverage required during the passenger on‑board stage
26.1-40.1-04 Insurance coverage during the application on stage with no passengers in vehicle
26.1-40.1-05 Automobile insurers
26.1-40.1-06 Liability of transportation network company beyond required limits
26.1-40.1-07 Discretionary personal insurance where offered by personal automobile insurer
26.1-40.1-08 Duty to cooperate
26.1-40.1-09 Financial responsibility
26.1-40.1-10 Proof of insurance
26.1-40.1-11 Authorized or eligible carrier

Chapter 26.1-40.2 - Delivery Networks
Section Section Name
26.1-40.2-01 Definitions
26.1-40.2-02 Required disclosures
26.1-40.2-03 Insurance requirements ‑ Delivery network companies and delivery network company drivers
26.1-40.2-04 Exclusions in motor vehicle liability insurance policies
26.1-40.2-05 Proof of insurance
26.1-40.2-06 Authorized or eligible carrier
26.1-40.2-07 Interaction with other law

Chapter 26.1-41 - Auto Accident Reparations
Section Section Name
26.1-41-01 Definitions
26.1-41-02 Security requirements ‑ Authority of director of the department of transportation
26.1-41-03 Suspension of coverage ‑ Request by owner
26.1-41-04 Optional excess no‑fault benefits
26.1-41-05 Self‑insurance ‑ Liability policies ‑ Authority of commissioner
26.1-41-06 Persons entitled to basic no‑fault benefits
26.1-41-07 Persons not entitled to benefits
26.1-41-08 Secured person exemption
26.1-41-09 Payment of basic and optional excess no‑fault benefits
26.1-41-10 Assignment of nonmedical benefits unenforceable ‑ Exemption of benefits from process
26.1-41-11 Mental and physical examinations
26.1-41-12 Discovery of facts about an injured person
26.1-41-13 Priority of applicable security ‑ Coordination of benefits
26.1-41-14 Stacking of basic no‑fault benefits prohibited
26.1-41-15 Motor vehicle liability insurance ‑ Extraterritorial provision
26.1-41-16 Insurer's right of subrogation
26.1-41-17 Equitable allocation of losses among insurers
26.1-41-18 Assigned claims plan
26.1-41-19 Limitation of actions
26.1-41-20 Secured person exemption for no liability insurance
Chapter 26.1-42 - Insurance Guaranty Association [Repealed]

Chapter 26.1-42.1 - Insurance Guaranty Association
Section Section Name
26.1-42.1-01 Scope
26.1-42.1-02 Definitions
26.1-42.1-03 Creation of the association
26.1-42.1-04 Board of directors
26.1-42.1-05 Powers and duties of the association
26.1-42.1-06 Plan of operation
26.1-42.1-07 Duties and powers of the commissioner
26.1-42.1-08 Effect of paid claims
26.1-42.1-09 Exhaustion of other coverage
26.1-42.1-10 Prevention of insolvencies
26.1-42.1-11 Examination of the association
26.1-42.1-12 Tax exemption
26.1-42.1-13 Recognition of assessments in rates
26.1-42.1-14 Immunity
26.1-42.1-15 Stay of proceedings

Chapter 26.1-43 - Legal Expense Insurance
Section Section Name
26.1-43-01 Legal expense insurance defined
26.1-43-02 What legal expense insurance does not include
26.1-43-03 Legal plans and contracts excepted from insurance code

Chapter 26.1-44 - Surplus Lines Insurance
Section Section Name
26.1-44-01 Surplus lines insurance valid
26.1-44-01.1 Definitions
26.1-44-02 Duty to file evidence of insurance
26.1-44-03 Surplus lines insurance
26.1-44-03.1 Surplus lines tax
26.1-44-03.2 Domestic surplus lines insurers
26.1-44-03.3 Exemption from diligent search requirements
26.1-44-03.4 Surplus lines insurance policies
26.1-44-04 Service of process
26.1-44-05 Consumer notice
26.1-44-06 Records of surplus lines producer
26.1-44-06.1 Reports and policy changes
26.1-44-07 Actions against insurers issuing insurance ‑ Venue ‑ Service of process ‑ Time for answer
26.1-44-08 Civil penalty for failure to file report of placement, endorsement, audit, cancellation, file annual tax statement, and pay tax ‑ Action for recovery ‑ Revocation of license ‑ Conditions prerequisite to reissuance ‑ Hearing procedure and judicial review
26.1-44-09 Rulemaking authority
26.1-44-10 Independently procured insurance ‑ Duty to report and pay tax
26.1-44-11 Enactment of surplus lines insurance multistate compliance compact

Chapter 26.1-45 - Long-Term Care Insurance
Section Section Name
26.1-45-01 Definitions
26.1-45-02 Group long‑term care insurance ‑ Association requirements ‑ Approval
26.1-45-03 Limits of group long‑term care insurance
26.1-45-04 Disclosure and standards for long‑term care insurance
26.1-45-04.1 Adoption of long‑term care benefits comparison guides by commissioner
26.1-45-05 Cancellation ‑ Nonrenewal ‑ Termination
26.1-45-05.1 Incontestability and rescission of long‑term care insurance policy or certificate
26.1-45-05.2 Nursing home policy ‑ Guaranteed renewable for life ‑ Limitation on pre‑existing conditions
26.1-45-06 Pre-existing conditions
26.1-45-07 Prior institutionalization requirement prohibited
26.1-45-07.1 Defined term requirements ‑ Claim payments
26.1-45-08 Loss ratio standards
26.1-45-09 Right to return policy ‑ Outline of coverage required ‑ Contents of certificate ‑ Summary of policy provisions ‑ Report of benefits status
26.1-45-10 Application
26.1-45-11 Rulemaking authority
26.1-45-12 Penalties
26.1-45-13 Qualified service providers
26.1-45-14 Nonforfeiture benefits
Chapter 26.1-45.1 - Partnership for Long-Term Care Program [Repealed]

Chapter 26.1-46 - Risk Retention Groups and Purchasing Groups
Section Section Name
26.1-46-01 Definitions
26.1-46-02 Risk retention groups chartered in this state
26.1-46-03 Risk retention groups not chartered in this state ‑ Requirements for operation
26.1-46-04 Compulsory associations
26.1-46-05 Countersignatures not required
26.1-46-06 Purchasing groups ‑ Exemption from certain laws relating to the group purchase of insurance
26.1-46-07 Notice and registration requirements of purchasing groups
26.1-46-08 Restrictions on insurance purchased by purchasing groups
26.1-46-08.1 Purchasing group taxation ‑ Fees
26.1-46-09 Administrative and procedural authority regarding risk retention groups and purchasing groups
26.1-46-10 Penalties
26.1-46-11 Duty of insurance producers to obtain license
26.1-46-12 Binding effect of orders issued in United States district court
26.1-46-13 Rules and regulations

Chapter 26.1-47 - Preferred Provider Organizations
Section Section Name
26.1-47-01 Definitions
26.1-47-02 Preferred provider arrangements
26.1-47-02.1 Fees for dental services ‑ Prohibition
26.1-47-02.2 Dental networks
26.1-47-02.3 Postpayment of dental claims - Payment recovery limitations
26.1-47-02.4 Method of dental payment option
26.1-47-03 Health benefits plans
26.1-47-04 Preferred provider participation requirements
26.1-47-04.1 Maintenance of certification
26.1-47-05 General requirements
26.1-47-06 Rules
26.1-47-07 Penalty
26.1-47-08 Air ambulance subscription agreements ‑ Prohibition
26.1-47-09 Air ambulances
26.1-47-10 Preferred provider arrangements ‑ Requirements for accessing air ambulance providers
26.1-47-11 Rules - Air ambulance
26.1-47-12 Ambulance insurance coverage ‑ Direct payment required ‑ Determination of reimbursement rate for out‑of‑network ambulance service providers

Chapter 26.1-48 - Aircraft Aftermarket Risk Contracts and Insurance
Section Section Name
26.1-48-01 Definitions
26.1-48-02 North Dakota aftermarket risk contract
26.1-48-03 Aftermarket risk insurance requirements ‑ Encumbrances
26.1-48-04 Stabilization of aftermarket risk insurance market
26.1-48-05 Financial responsibility

Chapter 26.1-49 - Health Provider Cooperatives
Section Section Name
26.1-49-01 Definitions
26.1-49-02 Organization ‑ Licensure
26.1-49-03 Powers
26.1-49-04 Provider contracts
26.1-49-05 Contract filing ‑ Approval
26.1-49-06 Election of directors ‑ Vote by mail
26.1-49-07 State and federal governmental participation
26.1-49-08 Prohibited practices ‑ Penalty

Chapter 26.1-50 - North Dakota Low-Risk Incentive Fund
Section Section Name
26.1-50-01 Definitions
26.1-50-02 Establishment ‑ Organization
26.1-50-03 North Dakota low‑risk incentive fund use
26.1-50-04 Loan administration
26.1-50-05 Audited financial statement ‑ Report of fund operations
26.1-50-06 Tax credit
26.1-50-07 Assets of insurers

Chapter 26.1-51 - Self-Critical Insurance Analysis Privilege
Section Section Name
26.1-51-01 Definitions
26.1-51-02 Self‑critical analysis privilege created ‑ Scope
26.1-51-03 Insurance compliance self‑critical analysis document not discoverable or admissible
26.1-51-04 Application of privilege
26.1-51-05 Submission to commissioner
26.1-51-06 Waiver of privilege by insurer ‑ Grounds for determination of privilege ‑ Civil, administrative, or criminal proceedings
26.1-51-07 Determination of privilege ‑ Procedure
26.1-51-08 Privilege ‑ Burden of proof ‑ Stipulation
26.1-51-09 Nonapplication of privilege

Chapter 26.1-52 - Property Insurance Placement Facility
Section Section Name
26.1-52-01 Sunrise ‑ Trigger
26.1-52-02 Definitions
26.1-52-03 Board
26.1-52-04 Facility membership
26.1-52-05 Coverage and forms
26.1-52-06 Rates
26.1-52-07 Underwriting
26.1-52-08 Agents
26.1-52-09 Immunity
26.1-52-10 Examinations and audits
Chapter 26.1-53 - Discount Medical Plans [Repealed]

Chapter 26.1-53.1 - Discount Plans
Section Section Name
26.1-53.1-01 Definitions
26.1-53.1-02 Application
26.1-53.1-03 Registration requirements for a discount plan organization ‑ Fees
26.1-53.1-04 Exception to registration for providers giving discounts to own patients
26.1-53.1-05 Surety bond
26.1-53.1-06 Surety bonds not subject to levy by claimants
26.1-53.1-07 Internet website to be established
26.1-53.1-08 Investigation by commissioner
26.1-53.1-09 Reporting of actions
26.1-53.1-10 Nonrenewal, suspension, or revocation
26.1-53.1-11 Winding up of affairs
26.1-53.1-12 Duration of suspension ‑ Conditions for reinstatement
26.1-53.1-13 Examination or investigation of discount plan organization ‑ Expenses
26.1-53.1-14 Charges and fees ‑ Refund requirements
26.1-53.1-15 Bundled products
26.1-53.1-16 Provider agreements
26.1-53.1-17 Marketing requirements
26.1-53.1-18 Advertisements to be truthful and not misleading
26.1-53.1-19 Prohibited conduct
26.1-53.1-20 Required disclosures
26.1-53.1-21 Written agreement with member
26.1-53.1-22 Notice of change in name or address
26.1-53.1-23 Annual reports
26.1-53.1-24 Civil penalties for violation of chapter
26.1-53.1-25 Designation of compliance officer
26.1-53.1-26 Record filing and retention requirements
26.1-53.1-27 Rulemaking
26.1-53.1-28 Application to existing discount plan organizations

Chapter 26.1-54 - American Health Benefit Exchange
Section Section Name
26.1-54-01 American health benefit exchange
26.1-54-02 Rules
26.1-54-03 Cooperation of state agencies
26.1-54-04 Records

Chapter 26.1-55 - Unclaimed Life Insurance Benefits
Section Section Name
26.1-55-01 Definitions
26.1-55-02 Insurer conduct
26.1-55-03 Rulemaking
26.1-55-04 Application
26.1-55-05 Unfair trade practices ‑ Liability limitation

Chapter 26.1-57 - Guaranteed Asset Protection Waivers
Section Section Name
26.1-57-01 Definitions
26.1-57-02 Scope
26.1-57-03 Requirements for offering guaranteed asset protection waivers
26.1-57-04 Contractual liability or other insurance policies
26.1-57-05 Disclosures
26.1-57-06 Cancellation
26.1-57-07 Commercial transactions exempted
26.1-57-08 Enforcement ‑ Penalty

Chapter 26.1-58 - Travel Insurance
Section Section Name
26.1-58-01 Definitions
26.1-58-02 Scope
26.1-58-03 Travel protection plans
26.1-58-04 Sales practices
26.1-58-05 Travel administrators
26.1-58-06 Policy
26.1-58-07 Rules

Chapter 26.1-59 - Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact
Section Section Name
26.1-59-01 Interstate insurance product regulation compact

Title 27 - Judicial Branch of Government

Chapter 27-01 - General Provisions
Section Section Name
27-01-01 Courts composing judicial system of state ‑ Those constituting courts of record
27-01-01.1 Budgeting and financing of the supreme court and district courts
27-01-02 Sittings of courts public ‑ When public may be excluded
27-01-03 Courts not open on Sundays and holidays ‑ Jurisdiction of magistrates on such days
27-01-04 Authority of judges of the district and county courts in bankruptcy proceedings
27-01-05 Expenses on change of venue
27-01-06 Payment of expenses on change of venue
27-01-07 Civil action fees ‑ Waiver
27-01-08 Service of process by mail by federal marshals
27-01-09 Reciprocal recognition of certain state and tribal court judgments, decrees, and orders ‑ Conditions
27-01-10 Fee assessments for funding crime victim and witness programs

Chapter 27-02 - Supreme Court
Section Section Name
27-02-01 Appointment and duties of chief justice of the supreme court
27-02-02 Salaries of justices of supreme court
27-02-02.1 Additional compensation ‑ Supreme and district court judges
27-02-03 Stenographers for supreme court
27-02-04 Jurisdiction of supreme court ‑ Appellate ‑ Original
27-02-05 General powers of supreme court
27-02-05.1 Administration by supreme court
27-02-05.2 State juvenile services coordinator ‑ Powers and duties ‑ Selection and salary ‑ Administrative support
27-02-06 Terms
27-02-07 Rules relating to the unauthorized practice of the law may be made by supreme court
27-02-08 Rules of pleading, practice, and procedure may be made by supreme court
27-02-09 Statutes regulating procedure effective as rules of supreme court
27-02-10 Limitation on rulemaking powers of supreme court
27-02-11 Notice of intention to promulgate rule ‑ Requirement ‑ Method of giving ‑ Hearing interested parties
27-02-12 Proposal of new rules and amendments to rules of practice by attorneys
27-02-13 Means of putting into effect rules or amendments to rules adopted by supreme court
27-02-14 Effective date of rules promulgated by supreme court
27-02-15 Duties of clerks of district courts with reference to rules ‑ Rules open to inspection
27-02-16 Issuance and return of writs by supreme court
27-02-17 Issues of fact in original proceedings in supreme court may be sent to district court for trial
27-02-18 Calendar of the supreme court
27-02-19 Causes given preference on supreme court calendar
27-02-20 When causes on calendar stand over
27-02-21 Adjournments
27-02-22 Majority of judges must concur in judgment ‑ Effect if concurrence of majority is lacking
27-02-23 Decisions must be written ‑ Filing ‑ Requirement
27-02-24 Regulations governing publication and distribution of official reports to be made by supreme court
27-02-25 Supreme court may call special terms for district courts ‑ Court may designate judge to preside
27-02-26 Uniform traffic summons and complaint
27-02-27 Judicial emergency

Chapter 27-02.1 - Court of Appeals
Section Section Name
27-02.1-01 Temporary court of appeals established ‑ Jurisdiction ‑ Writ authority ‑ Administration (Effective through January 1, 2034)
27-02.1-02 Number, assignment, and compensation of judges (Effective through January 1, 2034)
27-02.1-03 Assignment and reassignment of cases ‑ Quorum for decision of cases ‑ Authority in furtherance of jurisdiction (Effective through January 1, 2034)
27-02.1-04 Administration ‑ Employees and clerical assistance ‑ Court of record ‑ Place of sessions (Effective through January 1, 2034)
27-02.1-05 Chief judge (Effective through January 1, 2034)
27-02.1-06 Review of decisions of panels (Effective through January 1, 2034)
27-02.1-07 Right to appeal not created (Effective through January 1, 2034)
27-02.1-08 Unitary appeal ‑ Filing of appeal ‑ Filing fee (Effective through January 1, 2034)
27-02.1-09 Publication of opinions (Effective through January 1, 2034)

Chapter 27-02.2 - Attorney Recruitment Program
Section Section Name
27-02.2-01 Attorney recruitment and retention program ‑ Participation ‑ Assessment
27-02.2-02 County eligibility
27-02.2-03 Municipality eligibility
27-02.2-04 Attorney eligibility
27-02.2-05 Incentive payment to participating attorneys
27-02.2-06 Agreement for payment of recruitment and retention assistance ‑ Repayment
27-02.2-07 County and municipal funding
27-02.2-08 Payments
27-02.2-09 Attorney recruitment and retention assistance program fund ‑ Continuing appropriation
27-02.2-10 Filing and approval of recruitment and retention assistance agreement
27-02.2-11 Ineligibility for participation in other program
27-02.2-12 Rulemaking authority
27-02.2-13 Annual report

Chapter 27-03 - Clerk of Supreme Court
Section Section Name
27-03-01 Appointment of clerk of supreme court
27-03-02 Clerk of supreme court ‑ Oath ‑ Deputy
27-03-03 Salary of clerk of supreme court
27-03-04 Mileage and expenses allowed clerk
27-03-05 Fees to be charged and collected by clerk of supreme court
27-03-06 Fees to be deposited monthly with state treasurer
27-03-07 Clerk personally to perform all duties ‑ When deputy can act
27-03-08 Clerk of supreme court to procure necessary records, supplies, and furniture
27-03-09 Clerk to furnish copy of syllabus of each decision to daily newspaper
27-03-10 Clerk to furnish copies of opinions, abstracts, and briefs to supreme court reporter

Chapter 27-04 - Other Officials of Supreme Court
Section Section Name
27-04-01 Supreme court reporter ‑ Appointment, qualifications, term, titles
27-04-02 Bond of supreme court reporter
27-04-03 Salary of supreme court reporter
27-04-04 Location of office of supreme court reporter
27-04-05 Opinions and reports of supreme court printed and published by reporter
27-04-06 Reporter's duties as to state law library
27-04-07 Reporter's duties as legislative reference librarian
27-04-08 Sale and disposal of books and other library materials by supreme court reporter
27-04-08.1 Secretary of state to purchase certain property and publication rights
27-04-09 Court security
27-04-10 Sheriff acting as marshal liable on official bond
27-04-11 Appointment and duties of bailiff of supreme court ‑ Compensation of bailiff

Chapter 27-05 - District Courts
Section Section Name
27-05-00.1 County courts abolished ‑ Election of additional district court judges ‑ Case file transition ‑ Budget and property considerations
27-05-01 Judicial districts ‑ Number of judges
27-05-02 Election and term of office of district judges
27-05-02.1 Vacancy in office of district judge ‑ Transfer of judgeships ‑ Hearing
27-05-03 Salaries and expenses of district judges
27-05-03.1 Retirement for mental or physical disability of supreme court judges and district court judges
27-05-03.2 Judicial retirement salary payable to judge retired for mental or physical disability
27-05-04 Expenses of district judges sitting with supreme court or in other districts ‑ Allowance ‑ Payment
27-05-05 Presiding judge of district ‑ How determined ‑ Term of office
27-05-06 Jurisdiction of district courts
27-05-07 Purposes for which district courts always open ‑ When and where issues of fact triable
27-05-08 Chambers ‑ Residence
27-05-08.1 Terms of district court to be fixed by supreme court
27-05-09 First judicial district ‑ General terms
27-05-10 Second judicial district ‑ General terms
27-05-11 Third judicial district ‑ General terms
27-05-12 Fourth judicial district ‑ General terms
27-05-13 Fifth judicial district ‑ General terms
27-05-14 Sixth judicial district ‑ General terms
27-05-15 Terms for naturalization
27-05-16 District judges may call special terms and may summon juries thereto
27-05-17 General provisions concerning terms
27-05-18 District judges prohibited from holding consecutive jury terms ‑ Exception
27-05-19 Effect where first day of term falls on legal holiday
27-05-20 Acts of district judge are acts of court
27-05-21 District judges to have statewide jurisdiction ‑ Exception
27-05-22 District judges to act only within their districts ‑ Exceptions
27-05-23 Judgments or orders improperly given in matters pending outside judge's district ‑ Voidable ‑ Vacating
27-05-24 Ex parte applications may be heard and default judgments may be given
27-05-25 How business of district courts assigned judges and regulated ‑ Several cases triable at same time
27-05-26 Change of venue
27-05-27 Motions before trial judge
27-05-28 Orders without notice
27-05-29 District judges may assign additional duties to juvenile supervisors ‑ Authority of supreme court
27-05-30 Judicial referees
27-05-31 Magistrates ‑ Appointment ‑ Salary ‑ Authority
27-05-32 District court supervised treatment programs ‑ Roles and responsibilities
Chapter 27-05.1 - Family Courts [Repealed]

Chapter 27-05.2 - Clerk of District Court Funding and Fees
Section Section Name
27-05.2-01 Statement of intent
27-05.2-02 State funding of clerk of district court services ‑ Agreements to provide services ‑ Transition schedule
27-05.2-03 Fees to be charged by the clerk of the district court
27-05.2-04 Clerk to keep record of fees ‑ Monthly report to county auditor or state treasurer ‑ Continuing appropriation
27-05.2-05 Decree or judgment of divorce, annulment, or paternity filed with registrar of vital statistics
27-05.2-06 Records maintenance and disposal
27-05.2-07 Penalty for neglect of duty
27-05.2-08 Court facilities improvement and maintenance fund ‑ Administration ‑ Continuing appropriation
27-05.2-09 Court facilities improvement advisory committee ‑ Members
27-05.2-10 Application for grants from court facilities improvement and maintenance fund
Chapter 27-06 - District Court Reporters and Bailiffs [Repealed] Chapter 27-07 - County Courts [Repealed] Chapter 27-07.1 - County Courts [Repealed] Chapter 27-08 - County Courts of Increased Jurisdiction [Repealed]

Chapter 27-08.1 - Small Claims Court
Section Section Name
27-08.1-01 Small claims court ‑ Jurisdictional limits ‑ Venue
27-08.1-02 Commencement of action ‑ Claim affidavit
27-08.1-03 Informal hearing ‑ Answer and counterclaim ‑ Filing and service fees ‑ Examination of debtor
27-08.1-04 Election to proceed in small claims court irrevocable
27-08.1-04.1 Dismissal without prejudice
27-08.1-05 Judgment
27-08.1-06 Judgment unsatisfied ‑ Docketing ‑ Execution
27-08.1-07 Records and destruction of records
27-08.1-08 Referees of small claims court ‑ Appointment ‑ Term ‑ Method of qualifying ‑ Powers and duties ‑ Compensation
Chapter 27-08.2 - County Judicial Coordinating Councils [Repealed] Chapter 27-09 - Jurors [Repealed]

Chapter 27-09.1 - Uniform Jury Selection and Service Act
Section Section Name
27-09.1-01 Legislative intent
27-09.1-02 Discrimination prohibited
27-09.1-03 Definitions
27-09.1-04 Jury commission
27-09.1-05 Master list
27-09.1-05.1 Selection of jurors from judicial district ‑ Impact of natural disaster ‑ Grounds and method for selection
27-09.1-06 Master jury wheel
27-09.1-07 Juror qualification form
27-09.1-08 Disqualification from jury service
27-09.1-09 Summoning of jury panels
27-09.1-10 No exemptions
27-09.1-11 Excuses from jury service
27-09.1-12 Challenging compliance with selection procedures
27-09.1-13 Preservation of records
27-09.1-14 Mileage and compensation of jurors
27-09.1-15 Length of service by jurors
27-09.1-16 Penalties for failure to perform jury service
27-09.1-17 Protection of jurors' and witnesses' employment
27-09.1-18 Court rules
27-09.1-19 Savings clause
27-09.1-20 Short title
27-09.1-21 District courts and county courts may use each other's jury panels
27-09.1-22 When jury panel to attend subsequent term

Chapter 27-10 - Contempts
Section Section Name
27-10-01 Acts punishable as criminal contempts by courts of record
27-10-01.1 Definitions
27-10-01.2 Power of court to punish for contempt of court
27-10-01.3 Nonsummary procedure for remedial and punitive sanctions ‑ Joint hearing and trial ‑ Summary procedure ‑ Appeal
27-10-01.4 Remedial sanctions ‑ Punitive sanctions for nonsummary and summary procedure ‑ Past conduct
27-10-02 Penalty for criminal contempt
27-10-03 Acts punishable as civil contempts
27-10-04 Penalty for civil contempt ‑ When party injured indemnified instead of fine being imposed
27-10-05 Corporations subject to fines
27-10-06 Contempt committed in presence of judge punishable summarily ‑ Order imposing punishment
27-10-07 Order to show cause or warrant of attachment for contempt not committed in presence of judge
27-10-08 Nature of proceedings upon order to show cause or warrant of attachment for contempt
27-10-09 Papers to be served on person arrested for contempt
27-10-10 Amount of undertaking for appearance of accused may be fixed and endorsed on warrant by judge
27-10-11 Duties of sheriff after arrest if undertaking not given by accused
27-10-12 Accused discharged from arrest on delivering undertaking ‑ Nature of undertaking
27-10-13 Procedure on return of warrant of attachment or order to show cause for contempt
27-10-14 Order directing punishment of and warrant of commitment of person found guilty of contempt
27-10-15 Contents of order for punishment and warrant of commitment
27-10-16 Person imprisoned for contempt may be ordered discharged
27-10-17 Punishment for contempt no bar to criminal prosecution
27-10-18 Procedure when person arrested gives undertaking for appearance but fails to appear
27-10-19 Undertaking may be ordered prosecuted by and in behalf of party aggrieved ‑ Extent of recovery
27-10-20 When undertaking ordered prosecuted in name of state ‑ Disposition of moneys collected
27-10-21 Sheriff liable for insufficient surety ‑ Enforcement of liability
27-10-22 Procedure to punish contempt before referee
27-10-23 Contempt of witness before notary public, officer, board, or tribunal
27-10-24 Appeal to supreme court from final order adjudging a person guilty of contempt
27-10-25 Undertaking for stay of execution of order on appeal in criminal contempt
27-10-26 Undertaking for stay of execution of order on appeal in civil contempts
27-10-27 Undertaking on appeal in contempt where stay of execution not desired

Chapter 27-11 - Admission to Bar
Section Section Name
27-11-01 Practicing law and serving on courts of record without certificate of admission and without payment of annual license fee prohibited ‑ Penalty
27-11-02 Power to admit vested in the supreme court
27-11-03 Qualifications of applicants for admission to practice law
27-11-03.1 Conviction not bar to certification ‑ Exceptions
27-11-04 Attorney's certificate of clerkship
27-11-05 Applicants for admission to bar to be examined by state bar board ‑ Exception
27-11-06 State board of law examiners established ‑ Appointment and qualifications of board members
27-11-07 Oath of member of state board of law examiners
27-11-08 Terms and removal of members of state board of law examiners
27-11-09 Filling vacancies on state board of law examiners
27-11-10 Officers of state board of law examiners
27-11-11 Compensation of members of state board of law examiners
27-11-12 Compensation of secretary‑treasurer of state board of law examiners
27-11-13 Powers of state board of law examiners
27-11-14 Payment of compensation and expenditures of state board of law examiners
27-11-15 Records to be kept by state board of law examiners
27-11-16 Examinations for admission to bar conducted by state bar board ‑ Nature of examinations
27-11-17 Fee payable by all applicants for admission to bar ‑ Disposition of fees
27-11-18 Board to report results of examinations and recommendations to supreme court
27-11-19 Supreme court to order issuance of certificate of admission
27-11-20 Oath and pledge to be taken by applicants admitted to the bar
27-11-21 Certificate of admission ‑ When issued ‑ Contents
27-11-22 Annual licenses to practice law and to serve on certain courts ‑ Requirement ‑ Issuance ‑ Fees
27-11-23 Fees from annual licenses to be deposited in state bar fund
27-11-24 Expenditure of state bar fund
27-11-25 Attorneys admitted in other states admitted without examination
27-11-26 Procedure and proof required for admission without examination
27-11-27 When foreign attorneys may practice in this state

Chapter 27-12 - State Bar Association of North Dakota
Section Section Name
27-12-01 State bar association of North Dakota ‑ How governed
27-12-02 Membership of state bar association
27-12-03 Rights of members of bar association
27-12-04 Moneys payable from state bar fund to state bar association
27-12-05 Bond of secretary‑treasurer of bar association ‑ Payment of premium
27-12-06 Method of expenditure of association's funds ‑ Annual report of receipts and disbursements
27-12-07 No liability upon state created by provisions of chapter
27-12-08 Use of funds
27-12-09 Confidential records

Chapter 27-13 - Conduct of Attorneys
Section Section Name
27-13-01 Duties of attorneys
27-13-02 Powers of attorneys
27-13-03 Attorney not to be surety
27-13-04 Court may require proof of attorney's authority ‑ Proceedings stayed until proof furnished
27-13-05 Attorney's refusal to deliver client's money or property ‑ Penalty
27-13-06 Attorney's withholding of client's money or property under alleged lien unlawful if bond furnished
27-13-07 Attorney's refusal to deliver client's money or property not unlawful if attorney furnishes a bond
27-13-08 Misconduct of attorney ‑ Penalty ‑ Treble civil damages forfeited
27-13-09 Permitting use of or making use of attorney's name unlawful ‑ Penalty
27-13-10 When use of attorney's name permissible
27-13-11 Partner of public prosecutor not to aid defense ‑ Penalty
27-13-12 Attorney not to aid defense when formerly interested as public prosecutor ‑ Penalty
27-13-13 Public prosecutors or partners thereof may defend themselves in criminal or civil actions
27-13-14 Attorney for attorney fiduciary required ‑ Exception

Chapter 27-14 - Disbarment or Suspension of Attorneys
Section Section Name
27-14-01 Admission to bar revocable
27-14-02 Causes for suspension or revocation of certificate of admission to bar
27-14-03 Reference to state bar board by supreme court
27-14-04 Investigation by bar board ‑ Witnesses, subpoenas, oaths, testimony
27-14-05 Report by bar board
27-14-06 Prosecution by state bar board
27-14-07 Filing of accusations ‑ Answer thereto
27-14-08 Trial
27-14-09 Revocation and suspension
27-14-10 Expenses of prosecution

Chapter 27-15 - Judicial Conference
Section Section Name
27-15-01 Judicial conference established
27-15-02 Term of office ‑ Vacancy ‑ How filled
27-15-03 Organization of judicial conference ‑ Rules of procedure
27-15-04 Meetings
27-15-05 Duties
27-15-06 Hearings ‑ Subpoena of witnesses ‑ Compelling testimony
27-15-07 Bureau of statistics ‑ Duties of officers ‑ Information required
27-15-08 Report and recommendations to governor ‑ Suggestion of rules to supreme court
27-15-09 Meeting of judges
27-15-10 Compensation ‑ Expenses
Chapter 27-16 - Juvenile Court [Repealed]

Chapter 27-17 - Retirement of Judges
Section Section Name
27-17-01 Retirement of supreme court judges and district court judges
27-17-01.1 Supplemental retirement benefits
27-17-02 Retention of assessments from judges' salaries ‑ Withdrawal of sums so retained
27-17-03 Services and compensation of retired justices and judges
27-17-04 Salary of retired judges
27-17-05 Disposition of contributions
27-17-06 Immediate withdrawal of present active judges from judges retirement fund
Chapter 27-18 - County Justice [Repealed]

Chapter 27-19 - Indian Civil Jurisdiction
Section Section Name
27-19-01 Assumption of jurisdiction
27-19-02 Method of acceptance
27-19-03 Acceptance proclamation
27-19-04 Effective date
27-19-05 Individual acceptance
27-19-06 Acceptance by guardian
27-19-07 Contempt powers
27-19-08 Limitations upon jurisdiction
27-19-09 Tribal ordinances and customs preserved
27-19-10 Other benefits not affected
27-19-11 Petition for withdrawal
27-19-12 Withdrawal proclamation
27-19-13 Individual withdrawal

Chapter 27-19.1 - Indian Child Welfare
Section Section Name
27-19.1-01 Active efforts and procedures ‑ Definitions
27-19.1-02 Jurisdiction over custody proceedings
27-19.1-03 Court proceedings
27-19.1-04 Voluntary proceedings ‑ Consent ‑ Withdrawal
27-19.1-05 Placement preferences
27-19.1-06 Adoptee information
Chapter 27-20 - Uniform Juvenile Court Act [Repealed]

Chapter 27-20.1 - Guardianship of a Child
Section Section Name
27-20.1-01 Definitions
27-20.1-02 Jurisdiction
27-20.1-03 Transfer from district court
27-20.1-04 Venue
27-20.1-05 Petition ‑ Who may file
27-20.1-06 Contents of petition to appoint guardian of a child
27-20.1-07 Procedure upon filing of petition
27-20.1-08 Procedure upon approval of petition
27-20.1-09 Right to counsel
27-20.1-10 Conduct of hearings
27-20.1-11 Appointment of guardian of a child
27-20.1-12 Findings on petition to appoint guardian of a child ‑ Order of appointment
27-20.1-13 Effect of order appointing a guardian
27-20.1-14 Acceptance of appointment ‑ Consent to jurisdiction ‑ Letters of guardianship
27-20.1-15 Powers and duties of guardian of a child
27-20.1-16 Procedure for modification, resignation, or termination of a guardianship
27-20.1-17 Expiration and termination of guardianship of a child
27-20.1-18 Appointment of emergency guardian of a child
27-20.1-19 Attorney's fees
27-20.1-20 Protective order
27-20.1-21 Orders for evaluation
27-20.1-22 Confidentiality

Chapter 27-20.2 - Juvenile Court Act
Section Section Name
27-20.2-01 Definitions
27-20.2-02 Presumption of age
27-20.2-03 Jurisdiction
27-20.2-04 Juvenile court personnel
27-20.2-05 Powers and duties of the director of juvenile court
27-20.2-06 Commencement of proceedings
27-20.2-07 Transfer from other courts
27-20.2-08 Nonjudicial adjustment ‑ Diversion
27-20.2-09 Nonjudicial adjustment ‑ Informal adjustment
27-20.2-10 Venue
27-20.2-11 Transfer to another juvenile court within the state
27-20.2-12 Right to counsel
27-20.2-13 Other basic rights
27-20.2-14 Orders directed to parents or guardians
27-20.2-15 Indian child welfare ‑ Active efforts and procedures
27-20.2-16 Order of adjudication ‑ Noncriminal
27-20.2-17 Rights and duties of legal custodian
27-20.2-18 Guardian ad litem ‑ Immunity
27-20.2-19 Costs and expenses for care of child
27-20.2-20 Protective order
27-20.2-21 Inspection of court files and records ‑ Penalty
27-20.2-22 Disclosure of information needed to apprehend child
27-20.2-23 Law enforcement and correctional facility records
27-20.2-24 Children's fingerprints, photographs
27-20.2-25 Destruction of juvenile court records
27-20.2-26 Appeals
27-20.2-27 Rules of court
27-20.2-28 In‑state placement of juveniles ‑ Exception

Chapter 27-20.3 - Child Welfare
Section Section Name
27-20.3-01 Definitions (Effective through July 31, 2027)
27-20.3-02 Jurisdiction
27-20.3-03 Venue
27-20.3-04 Powers and duties of director of juvenile court
27-20.3-05 Method of making a child in need of services referral
27-20.3-06 Taking into protective custody
27-20.3-07 Shelter care of child
27-20.3-08 Release or delivery to court
27-20.3-09 Place of shelter care
27-20.3-10 Release from shelter care ‑ Hearing ‑ Conditions of release
27-20.3-11 Diversion
27-20.3-12 Petition ‑ Who may prepare and file ‑ Review
27-20.3-13 Conduct of child in need of protection hearings
27-20.3-14 Adjudication
27-20.3-15 Disposition of a child in need of protection (Effective through July 31, 2027)
27-20.3-16 Disposition of child needing continued foster care services
27-20.3-17 Human service zone to report to committing juvenile court
27-20.3-18 Reasonable efforts to prevent removal or to reunify ‑ When required
27-20.3-19 Indian child welfare ‑ Active efforts and procedures
27-20.3-20 Termination of parental rights
27-20.3-21 Petition for termination of parental rights (Effective through July 31, 2027)
27-20.3-22 Proceeding for termination of parental rights
27-20.3-23 Effect of order terminating parental rights or appointing a legal guardian
27-20.3-24 Disposition upon termination of parental rights
27-20.3-25 Court order required for removal of child
27-20.3-26 Limitations of time on orders of disposition

Chapter 27-20.4 - Delinquency
Section Section Name
27-20.4-01 Definitions
27-20.4-02 Jurisdiction
27-20.4-03 Venue
27-20.4-04 Powers and duties of director of juvenile court
27-20.4-05 Taking into custody
27-20.4-05.1 Method of making a delinquency referral to juvenile court
27-20.4-06 Detention ‑ Nonsecure care of child
27-20.4-07 Release or delivery to court
27-20.4-08 Place of detention
27-20.4-09 Release from detention or nonsecure care ‑ Hearing ‑ Conditions of release
27-20.4-10 Diversion
27-20.4-11 Informal adjustment
27-20.4-12 Petition ‑ Preliminary determination
27-20.4-13 Petition ‑ Who may prepare and file ‑ Review
27-20.4-13.1 Petition
27-20.4-13.2 Fitness to proceed ‑ Lack of criminal responsibility
27-20.4-14 Conduct of hearings
27-20.4-15 Predispositional assessment (Effective through January 1, 2027)
27-20.4-16 Adjudication
27-20.4-17 Disposition of a delinquent child
27-20.4-18 Probation of a delinquent child
27-20.4-19 Delinquent children ‑ Suspension of driving privileges
27-20.4-19.1 Collateral consequences ‑ Registration ‑ Firearms ‑ Driving privileges
27-20.4-20 Restitution
27-20.4-21 Transfer to other courts
27-20.4-22 Court order required for removal of child
27-20.4-23 Limitations of orders of disposition
27-20.4-24 Reasonable efforts to prevent removal or to reunify ‑ When required
27-20.4-25 Law enforcement and correctional facility records
27-20.4-26 Substance use programming
27-20.4-27 Tribal juvenile services cooperative agreement

Chapter 27-20.5 - Fitness to Proceed and Remediation of Juveniles
Section Section Name
27-20.5-01 Definitions (Effective after January 1, 2027)
27-20.5-02 Age (Effective after January 1, 2027)
27-20.5-03 Motion for fitness to proceed examination (Effective after January 1, 2027)
27-20.5-04 Use of previous findings and records ‑ Deflection (Effective after January 1, 2027)
27-20.5-05 Due process (Effective after January 1, 2027)
27-20.5-06 Fitness to proceed examination (Effective after January 1, 2027)
27-20.5-07 Fitness to proceed hearing (Effective after January 1, 2027)
27-20.5-08 Remediation (Effective after January 1, 2027)
27-20.5-09 Disposition (Effective after January 1, 2027)

Chapter 27-20.6 - Re-establishment of Parental Rights and Responsibilities
Section Section Name
27-20.6-01 Definitions
27-20.6-02 Jurisdiction
27-20.6-03 Venue ‑ Inconvenient forum
27-20.6-04 Petition ‑ Who may prepare and file
27-20.6-05 Contents of petition
27-20.6-06 Petition may not be brought in certain circumstances
27-20.6-07 Right to appointed counsel
27-20.6-08 Appointment of guardian ad litem for child ‑ Immunity
27-20.6-09 Prima facie review of petition
27-20.6-10 Trial home placement
27-20.6-11 Hearing
27-20.6-12 Order re‑establishing parental rights ‑ Effect
27-20.6-13 Denial ‑ Subsequent petitions

Chapter 27-21 - Division of Juvenile Services
Section Section Name
27-21-00.1 Definitions
27-21-01 Creation of division of juvenile services ‑ Director
27-21-02 Division of juvenile services ‑ Powers and duties
27-21-02.1 Placement procedures
27-21-03 Temporary care
27-21-04 Creation of state youth authority advisory board ‑ Members ‑ Meetings ‑ Powers and duties
27-21-05 Division of juvenile services to report to the committing juvenile court
27-21-06 Division of juvenile services to contract with facilities in other states for care
27-21-07 Report by caretaker to division of juvenile services
27-21-08 Planning ‑ Development
27-21-09 Cooperation with other agencies and departments of the state ‑ Right to inspect facilities of state institutions ‑ Right to examine children
27-21-10 Cooperation with federal agencies and departments
27-21-11 Transfer of students from the North Dakota youth correctional center to other institutions
27-21-12 Division of juvenile services files and records confidentiality
Chapter 27-22 - Interstate Compact on Juveniles [Repealed]

Chapter 27-23 - Judicial Conduct Commission
Section Section Name
27-23-01 Definitions
27-23-02 Creation and composition of commission, terms of office, appointment, and powers
27-23-03 Other powers
27-23-04 Cooperation with, and assistance and information to, commission
27-23-05 Duty of sheriffs and police officers to serve process and execute orders of commission
27-23-06 General powers of commission, hearing panel, and disciplinary counsel
27-23-07 Process extends to all parts of state
27-23-08 Petition for order compelling person to attend or testify or produce writings or things ‑ Service of order to appear before court ‑ Order to appear before commission or hearing panel ‑ Contempt
27-23-09 Deposition
27-23-10 Fees and mileage of witnesses
27-23-11 Costs
27-23-12 Commission budget

Chapter 27-24 - Temporary Judges
Section Section Name
27-24-01 Appointment of eligible person to temporary judgeship
27-24-02 Transfer, challenge, disqualification, and supervision of person appointed
27-24-03 Extension and termination of appointment of temporary judge ‑ Eligibility to appear as an attorney
27-24-04 Compensation and expenses of person appointed temporary judge

Chapter 27-25 - Judicial Nominating Committee
Section Section Name
27-25-01 Definitions
27-25-02 Creation and composition of committee ‑ Terms of office ‑ Appointment ‑ Vacancies
27-25-03 Submission of nominee list to governor
27-25-04 Governor to appoint or call special election
27-25-05 Powers and duties
27-25-06 Submission of names by citizens ‑ Withdrawal
27-25-07 Committee members ineligible for vacancy appointment
27-25-08 Expenses of committee
27-25-09 Committee budget
Chapter 27-26 - Nominating County Court Judges [Repealed] Chapter 27-27 - Task Force on Guardianship Monitoring [Repealed]

Title 28 - Judicial Procedure, Civil

Chapter 28-01 - Time for Commencing Actions
Section Section Name
28-01-01 Actions relating to real estate brought by state of North Dakota ‑ Limitations
28-01-02 Actions relating to real estate brought by person claiming through grant from state ‑ Limitations
28-01-03 Actions relating to real estate when state grant judicially declared void ‑ Limitations
28-01-04 Actions for recovery or possession of real property ‑ Limitations
28-01-05 Actions founded upon title to real estate or to rents or services therefrom ‑ Limitations
28-01-06 Actions founded upon entry upon real estate ‑ Limitations
28-01-07 Presumption against adverse possession of real estate
28-01-08 Adverse possession when based upon written instrument
28-01-09 Acts constituting adverse possession based upon a written instrument
28-01-10 Extent of real estate affected by adverse possession not based on written instrument
28-01-11 Acts constituting adverse possession not based upon a written instrument
28-01-12 When possession of tenant presumed to be possession of landlord
28-01-13 Possession not affected by descent
28-01-14 Disabilities extend limitations on actions affecting real estate
28-01-15 Actions having ten‑year limitations
28-01-16 Actions having six‑year limitations
28-01-17 Actions having three‑year limitations ‑ Exceptions
28-01-18 Actions having two‑year limitations
28-01-19 Actions having one‑year limitations
28-01-20 Limitations on actions for forfeitures brought by persons or state
28-01-21 Limitations on actions founded on right of homestead
28-01-22 Limitations on actions not specifically provided for
28-01-22.1 Actions against state ‑ Limitation
28-01-23 Limitations in chapter applicable to state
28-01-24 Limitations on claims for relief fraudulently concealed
28-01-25 Disabilities extend limitations on actions generally ‑ Exceptions
28-01-25.1 Limitation on actions alleging childhood sexual abuse
28-01-25.2 Limitation on claims for sexual assault
28-01-26 Limitation in case of death
28-01-26.1 Survival of claims for relief
28-01-27 Limitation in case of war
28-01-28 Limitation when judgment reversed
28-01-29 Limitation when commencement of action stayed
28-01-30 When limitation for disability available
28-01-31 Limitation for coexisting disabilities
28-01-32 Absence from state tolls limitations ‑ Exception
28-01-33 Actions against directors or stockholders of moneyed corporations or banking associations for statutory penalties or forfeiture ‑ Limitation
28-01-34 Actions upon judgments rendered in courts of state not maintainable without leave of court
28-01-35 Bank notes
28-01-36 New promise must be in writing in order to extend limitation ‑ Effect of any payment
28-01-37 When claim for relief upon open account accrues
28-01-38 When action deemed commenced
28-01-39 Defense of limitations to be taken by answer
28-01-40 Reports of loss through pesticide application required
28-01-41 Contents of verified reports of damage
28-01-42 Cancellation or enforcement of contract for sale of real estate ‑ Limitation ‑ When time begins to run ‑ Commencement of proceedings
28-01-43 Foreclosure of real estate mortgage ‑ Limitation ‑ When time begins to run ‑ Commencement of proceedings
28-01-44 Limitation of action ‑ Person submitting plans for improvements to real estate
28-01-45 Limitation of action against abstracter
28-01-46 Expert opinion required to maintain an action based upon alleged medical negligence except in obvious cases
28-01-46.1 Waiver of privilege for health care providers and informal discussion
28-01-47 Limitation of action for asbestos claims
28-01-48 Action based on real estate transaction duty ‑ Three‑year limitation
Chapter 28-01.1 - Products Liability Act [Repealed]

Chapter 28-01.2 - Uniform Conflict of Laws - Limitations Act
Section Section Name
28-01.2-01 Definition of terms
28-01.2-02 Conflict of laws ‑ Limitation period
28-01.2-03 Rules applicable to computation of limitation period
28-01.2-04 Unfairness
28-01.2-05 Existing and future claims

Chapter 28-01.3 - Products Liability
Section Section Name
28-01.3-01 Definitions
28-01.3-02 Limitation on ad damnum clause
28-01.3-03 Alteration or modification of product is defense to action
28-01.3-04 Liability of nonmanufacturing sellers
28-01.3-05 Indemnity of seller
28-01.3-06 Determination of defective product
28-01.3-07 Declaration of legislative findings and intent
28-01.3-08 Statute of limitation and repose
28-01.3-09 Rebuttable presumption against defects
28-01.3-10 Product liability actions and immunity for a firearm or ammunition manufacturer
28-01.3-11 Pesticide labeling ‑ Duty to warn ‑ Defenses

Chapter 28-01.4 - Aviation Manufacturer Products Liability
Section Section Name
28-01.4-01 Definitions
28-01.4-02 Compliance with federal standards ‑ Presumptions and defenses
28-01.4-03 State‑of‑the‑art defense
28-01.4-04 Useful safe life ‑ Statute of repose ‑ Statute of limitation
Chapter 28-02 - Parties to Civil Actions [Superseded by North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure]

Chapter 28-03 - Guardians Ad Litem
Section Section Name
28-03-01 Appointment of guardian ad litem for infant plaintiff
28-03-02 Appointment of guardian ad litem for infant defendant ‑ Resident
28-03-03 Appointment of guardian ad litem for infant defendant ‑ Nonresident
28-03-04 Appointment of guardian ad litem for person of unsound mind
28-03-05 Guardian ad litem not to receive ward's money or property until security is given ‑ Exception
28-03-06 Liability for costs of guardian ad litem appointed for a defendant

Chapter 28-04 - Venue
Section Section Name
28-04-01 Venue of actions relating to real property
28-04-02 Personal actions having venue where subject matter is located
28-04-03 Actions having venue where the cause arose
28-04-03.1 Venue in motor vehicle cases
28-04-04 Venue of actions against domestic corporations and limited liability companies
28-04-05 Actions having venue where defendant resides
28-04-05.1 Venue of trials
28-04-06 Action triable in improper county unless defendant requests change ‑ Exception
28-04-07 Court may change venue ‑ Cases
28-04-08 Effect and transfer of papers upon change of venue
28-04-09 Change of place of pretrial proceedings ‑ Expenses
28-04-10 Change of place of trial ‑ Jury ‑ Expenses

Chapter 28-04.1 - Jurisdiction by Agreement of Parties
Section Section Name
28-04.1-01 Definition
28-04.1-02 Action in this state by agreement
28-04.1-03 Action in another place by agreement

Chapter 28-05 - Lis Pendens
Section Section Name
28-05-01 Civil action ‑ How commenced
28-05-02 Requisites of summons in actions in the district court
28-05-03 Form of civil summons in district court
28-05-04 Summons and procedure where complaint not served with summons
28-05-05 Action deemed discontinued if complaint not served with summons and not filed within thirty days
28-05-06 Notice of no personal claim
28-05-07 Lis pendens ‑ Effect
28-05-07.1 Lis pendens ‑ Notice ‑ Limitation of ten years
28-05-08 Cancellation of lis pendens
28-05-09 When lis pendens not required
28-05-10 When civil action deemed pending
28-05-11 Filing of summons and pleadings ‑ Time for ‑ Order requiring ‑ Costs on order for
Chapter 28-06 - Service of Process [Superseded by North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure] Chapter 28-06.1 - Service of Process on and Jurisdiction Over Nonresidents [Superseded by North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure]

Chapter 28-06.2 - Service of Process on United States
Section Section Name
28-06.2-01 Process served upon the United States ‑ Persons designated to receive summons and complaint
28-06.2-02 Service upon officer, employee, agency, or government corporation of the United States
28-06.2-03 Answer by United States ‑ Time limitation
28-06.2-04 Service upon officer or employee acting under color of federal employment
28-06.2-05 Procedures governing other matters remain the same
Chapter 28-07 - Pleadings in Civil Actions [Superseded by North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure] Chapter 28-08 - Dismissal of Actions [Superseded by North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure] Chapter 28-09 - Judgment Without Trial [Superseded by North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure] Chapter 28-10 - Confession of Judgment [Superseded by North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure] Chapter 28-11 - Pretrial Conferences [Superseded by North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure] Chapter 28-12 - Trial, General Provisions [Superseded by North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure] Chapter 28-13 - Prejudice of Trial Judge [Repealed]

Chapter 28-14 - Trial by Jury
Section Section Name
28-14-01 Jury ballots
28-14-02 Challenge to array
28-14-03 Clerk to draw jury
28-14-03.1 Size of juries in civil cases
28-14-04 Examination of jurors
28-14-05 Challenges ‑ Classification ‑ By whom ‑ Number allowed
28-14-06 Challenges for cause ‑ Grounds
28-14-07 Trial of challenge
28-14-08 Oath to jurors
28-14-09 Alternate jurors
28-14-10 Order of trial
28-14-11 Instructions to jury ‑ Written or oral
28-14-12 Requested instructions
28-14-13 Written instructions may be submitted to counsel
28-14-14 Exceptions to instructions
28-14-15 View by jurors
28-14-16 Admonitions to jurors ‑ Keeping in charge
28-14-17 What papers jurors may take
28-14-18 Conduct of jurors in retirement
28-14-19 Additional information as to law
28-14-20 Sick juror discharged
28-14-21 Verdict prevented ‑ New trial
28-14-22 Sealed verdict ‑ Adjournment
28-14-23 How verdict received ‑ Polling jurors
28-14-24 Correcting verdict
28-14-25 Verdict and entries
Chapter 28-15 - Verdict, Forms, Direction of [Superseded by North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure] Chapter 28-16 - Trial by the Court [Superseded by North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure] Chapter 28-17 - References and Trials by Referees [Superseded by North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure] Chapter 28-18 - Record for Review [Superseded by North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure] Chapter 28-19 - New Trials [Superseded by North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure]

Chapter 28-20 - Judgments
Section Section Name
28-20-01 Judgment entered by clerk on order
28-20-02 Notice of entry of judgment served
28-20-03 Rules for rendition of judgment
28-20-04 Relief limited by complaint
28-20-05 Death before judgment
28-20-06 Judgments ‑ Collection from property of decedent
28-20-07 Judgment in action to recover personalty
28-20-08 Judgment may order delivery of possession ‑ Enforcement
28-20-09 Transfer of title or discharge of encumbrance by court
28-20-10 Judgment book
28-20-11 How judgment entered ‑ Notice when entered
28-20-12 Judgment roll ‑ Contents
28-20-13 Docketing judgment ‑ Transcript to other counties ‑ Lien on real property
28-20-14 Release of judgment lien on appeal
28-20-15 Affidavit of identification required before filing of judgments
28-20-16 How judgment docketed
28-20-17 Duties of clerks on filing transcript
28-20-18 Docketing judgments of United States courts ‑ Effect
28-20-19 Docketing of county court judgments ‑ Effect
28-20-20 Assignment of judgment to be entered upon the judgment docket
28-20-21 Renewal of judgments by affidavit (Repealed effective August 1, 2031)
28-20-22 Affidavit of renewal ‑ Where filed ‑ Entry (Repealed effective August 1, 2031)
28-20-23 Lien extended for ten years by renewal (Repealed effective August 1, 2031)
28-20-24 Satisfaction of judgment
28-20-25 Discharge of record
28-20-26 Partial satisfaction
28-20-27 Cancellation of judgment transcripted to other counties
28-20-28 Satisfaction of judgment when creditor cannot be found or satisfaction is refused
28-20-29 Satisfaction of judgment pending appeal by judgment creditor
28-20-30 Cancellation of judgment against bankrupts ‑ Procedure
28-20-30.1 Effect of bankruptcy on judgment lien
28-20-31 Certificate of clerk of bankruptcy court to be prima facie evidence of service
28-20-32 Affidavit of applicant to be served with notice of motion
28-20-33 Mutual judgments set off
28-20-34 Interest rate on judgments
28-20-35 Cancellation of judgment of record
28-20-36 Application of partial payments on judgments

Chapter 28-20.1 - Enforcement of Foreign Judgments
Section Section Name
28-20.1-01 Definition
28-20.1-02 Filing and status of foreign judgments
28-20.1-03 Notice of filing
28-20.1-04 Stay
28-20.1-05 Fees
28-20.1-06 Optional procedure
28-20.1-07 Uniformity of interpretation
28-20.1-08 Short title
Chapter 28-20.2 - Uniform Foreign Money - Judgments Recognition Act [Repealed]

Chapter 28-20.3 - Uniform Foreign Money Judgments Recognition Act
Section Section Name
28-20.3-01 Definitions
28-20.3-02 Applicability
28-20.3-03 Standards for recognition of foreign‑country judgment
28-20.3-04 Personal jurisdiction
28-20.3-05 Procedure for recognition of foreign‑country judgment
28-20.3-06 Effect of recognition of foreign‑country judgment
28-20.3-07 Stay of proceedings pending appeal of foreign‑country judgment
28-20.3-08 Statute of limitations
28-20.3-09 Uniformity of interpretation

Chapter 28-21 - Execution of the Judgment
Section Section Name
28-21-01 Execution at any time within twenty years
28-21-02 Stay of execution but not of judgment
28-21-03 Two kinds of execution
28-21-03.1 General execution
28-21-04 Special executions
28-21-04.1 Self‑execution judgments
28-21-04.2 Summary execution on moneys retained pursuant to garnishment
28-21-05 Execution issued to sheriff of counties where judgment docketed
28-21-05.1 Levy with certified copy of judgment
28-21-05.2 Department of health and human services may issue executions for child support arrearages
28-21-06 Issuance and contents of execution
28-21-07 Time of return
28-21-08 Property subject to levy ‑ Manner of levy
28-21-09 Pledged or mortgaged property may be levied on
28-21-10 Officer's proceedings on execution
28-21-11 Levy and sale
28-21-12 Notice of levy ‑ Service ‑ Contents
28-21-12.1 Property delivery ‑ Penalty
28-21-13 Amount levied ‑ When lien on personalty
28-21-13.1 Levy when more than one execution is outstanding
28-21-14 What need not be sold
28-21-15 Payment to sheriff by debtor's debtor
28-21-16 Claim by third person ‑ Sheriff's jury
28-21-17 Execution against principal first
28-21-18 Return of writ by mail
28-21-19 Amercement of sheriff
28-21-20 Amercement of clerk
28-21-21 Measure of amercement
28-21-22 Procedure against officer
28-21-23 Surety of sheriff made party
28-21-24 Officer's reimbursement
28-21-25 Limitation on bond requirements in litigation
28-21-26 Amount payable to sheriff by depository institution or credit union

Chapter 28-22 - Exemptions
Section Section Name
28-22-01 Property exempt from all process
28-22-01.1 Head of a family defined
28-22-02 Absolute exemption
28-22-03 Additional exemption for head of a family
28-22-03.1 Additional exemptions for residents
28-22-04 Specific alternative exemptions
28-22-05 Exemptions of an unmarried person without dependents
28-22-06 Claim to be made within ten days
28-22-07 How exemptions claimed ‑ Appraisal
28-22-08 How appraisers selected
28-22-09 Oath and duties of appraisers
28-22-10 Selection after appraisal
28-22-11 Spouse or child over sixteen may act
28-22-12 Sheriff's inventory of exemptions
28-22-13 Partnership or limited liability company can claim but one exemption
28-22-14 Property not exempt in action for its purchase price
28-22-15 When only absolute exemptions allowed
28-22-16 Exemptions limited in certain cases
28-22-17 Nonavailability of federal bankruptcy exemptions
28-22-18 Wages ‑ Exemption restricted
28-22-19 Exemptions from legal process ‑ Public pensions, assistance, and awards

Chapter 28-23 - Sales Under Execution
Section Section Name
28-23-01 Sale of personal property ‑ Notice of sale
28-23-02 Sale of crops
28-23-03 Perishable property
28-23-04 Sale of real property ‑ Notice of sale ‑ Contents
28-23-05 Where sale of real property made
28-23-06 Place of sale of personal property
28-23-07 Time and manner of sale
28-23-08 Postponements
28-23-09 Surplus paid judgment debtor
28-23-10 Sale after ninety days ‑ Abandonment of levy
28-23-11 Purchaser's right ‑ Sheriff's certificate
28-23-12 Recording of sheriff's certificate required ‑ Evidence
28-23-13 Proceedings upon confirmation
28-23-14 Reversal does not defeat sale

Chapter 28-24 - Redemption of Real Estate
Section Section Name
28-24-01 Who may redeem ‑ Redemptioner
28-24-02 Payment on and period of redemption
28-24-03 Redemption by redemptioner ‑ Notice to be recorded
28-24-04 Successive redemptions ‑ Time
28-24-05 Redemptioner production of requisite papers
28-24-06 Redemption by debtor ‑ Recording certificate ‑ Rights of redemption
28-24-07 Protection of purchaser during period of redemption
28-24-08 Protection of debtor
28-24-09 Payments ‑ To whom made
28-24-10 Notice of additional lien
28-24-11 Debtor entitled to rents during redemption period
28-24-12 Waste restrained ‑ Use of premises
28-24-13 Sheriff shall execute deed
28-24-14 Effect of sheriff's deed ‑ Contents
28-24-15 Sheriff's successor may execute deed
28-24-16 Chapter applicable to mortgage foreclosures

Chapter 28-25 - Proceedings Supplementary to the Execution
Section Section Name
28-25-01 Examination of judgment debtor
28-25-02 Where examination held
28-25-03 Before whom examination held
28-25-04 Witnesses may be called
28-25-05 When debtor may be arrested
28-25-06 Debtor cannot claim privilege
28-25-07 Examination of debtor's debtor
28-25-08 Proceedings applicable to joint debtors
28-25-09 Witnesses ‑ Attendance compelled
28-25-10 Answers on oath ‑ Referee reports to court
28-25-11 Property applied ‑ Wages exempt ‑ Suspension of recreational licenses for nonpayment of defaulted state guaranteed student loans
28-25-12 Receiver appointed ‑ Transfers enjoined
28-25-13 Record of orders
28-25-14 Procedure on adverse claims
28-25-15 Allowance of witness fees and disbursements
28-25-16 Punishment for contempt

Chapter 28-26 - Costs and Disbursements
Section Section Name
28-26-01 Attorney's fees by agreement ‑ Exceptions ‑ Awarding of costs and attorney's fees to prevailing party
28-26-02 Amount of costs in specific cases
28-26-03 Costs on appeal from county justice
28-26-04 Attorney's fee in instrument void
28-26-05 Costs on foreclosure of liens
28-26-06 Disbursements taxed in judgment
28-26-07 When costs allowed to plaintiff
28-26-07.1 Notice of no personal claim
28-26-08 Costs specially limited
28-26-09 When costs allowed to defendant
28-26-10 Costs in discretion of court
28-26-11 Costs of appeal ‑ When discretionary
28-26-12 Costs on dismissal of action
28-26-13 Interest on verdict
28-26-14 Notice of taxing costs ‑ Verification ‑ Items
28-26-15 Notice of retaxation ‑ Procedure
28-26-16 Taxation reviewed on motion
28-26-17 Costs of postponement
28-26-18 Costs on motion
28-26-19 Taxing costs
28-26-20 Payment of costs against infant plaintiff
28-26-21 Payment of costs from trust funds
28-26-22 Payment of costs against state ‑ Exception
28-26-23 Action in name of state ‑ Costs charged against party in interest
28-26-24 Liability for costs on judgment against assignee
28-26-25 Nonresident must furnish surety
28-26-26 Responsibility of surety
28-26-27 Dismissal when surety not given
28-26-28 Surety on becoming nonresident
28-26-29 When additional surety demanded
28-26-30 Judgment against surety
28-26-31 Pleadings not made in good faith

Chapter 28-27 - Appeals to Supreme Court
Section Section Name
28-27-01 Appeals to supreme court
28-27-02 What orders reviewable
28-27-02.1 Order shall describe papers on which made
28-27-03 Appellant and respondent defined ‑ Title to action on appeal unchanged
28-27-04 Time for appeal
28-27-05 How appeal taken
28-27-06 Clerk to transmit papers
28-27-07 Record on appeal
28-27-08 Additional time to prepare record
28-27-09 Appeal ineffectual without undertaking
28-27-09.1 From whom undertaking not required unless ordered by court
28-27-10 Deposit for undertaking ‑ Waiver
28-27-11 Execution not stayed without undertaking
28-27-12 Undertaking to stay execution for delivery of personalty
28-27-13 To stay execution of conveyance
28-27-14 Undertaking to stay execution ‑ To sell or deliver realty
28-27-15 Undertaking to stay abatement of nuisance
28-27-16 Undertaking to stay other executions
28-27-17 To stay intermediate orders
28-27-18 Undertaking on orders as to provisional remedies
28-27-19 From whom undertaking not required unless ordered by court
28-27-20 When new undertaking required
28-27-21 Undertakings in one instrument or several
28-27-22 Determining amount and effect of undertaking ‑ Notice ‑ Supreme court may make order
28-27-23 Sureties must justify
28-27-24 Effect of perfected appeal ‑ Perishable property
28-27-25 Reference to ascertain damages ‑ Breach of undertaking
28-27-26 Amendment of appeals
28-27-27 Motion for new trial not necessary
28-27-28 Errors on face of record and intermediate orders reviewable
28-27-29 Power of supreme court on appeals
28-27-29.1 Orders separately reviewable on appeal
28-27-30 Clerk to remit record and decision
28-27-31 When new trial ordered ‑ Time limited
28-27-32 Appeals in all actions tried to the court without a jury
28-27-33 Printing of abstracts not required
28-27-33.1 Supreme court to establish rules regarding briefs
28-27-34 Filing of briefs
28-27-35 Briefs
28-27-36 Opinions of court to parties
28-27-37 Affirmance or dismissal upon default
28-27-38 Rehearing
28-27-39 Petitions for rehearing ‑ Form of
28-27-40 Costs for briefs
Chapter 28-28 - Motions, Orders, and Notices [Superseded by North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure]

Chapter 28-29 - Relief From Defaults and Hardships
Section Section Name
28-29-01 Opening default judgment ‑ Supplying omissions
28-29-02 Extension of time
28-29-03 Cause must be shown for extending time to answer
28-29-04 Power of courts when prices are confiscatory
28-29-05 Courts may delay orders in foreclosures
28-29-06 Public policy
28-29-07 Debtor allowed reasonable time to make good default under security agreement
28-29-07.1 Redemption of property after retaking under conditional sales contract ‑ Notice
28-29-08 Enjoining mortgagee from foreclosing mortgage or vendor from taking possession or selling property permissible
Chapter 28-30 - Miscellaneous Rules of Practice in District Courts [Superseded by North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure]

Chapter 28-31 - Practice Before Supreme Court
Section Section Name
28-31-01 Fees
28-31-02 Submission of cases
28-31-03 Calendar
28-31-04 Continuance
28-31-05 Oral argument
28-31-06 Application for original writs or orders
28-31-07 Original writs or orders
28-31-08 Writs
28-31-09 Proceedings in exercise of original jurisdiction
28-31-10 Taxation of costs
28-31-11 Execution for costs

Chapter 28-32 - Administrative Agencies Practice Act
Section Section Name
28-32-01 Definitions
28-32-02 Rulemaking power of agency ‑ Organizational rule
28-32-03 Emergency rules
28-32-04 Repeal or waiver of rules from federal guidelines
28-32-05 Adoption by reference of certain rules
28-32-06 Force and effect of rules
28-32-07 Deadline for rules to implement statutory change
28-32-08 Regulatory analysis
28-32-08.1 Rules affecting small entities ‑ Analysis ‑ Economic impact statements ‑ Judicial review
28-32-08.2 Fiscal notes for rules
28-32-09 Takings assessment
28-32-10 Notice of rulemaking ‑ Hearing date
28-32-11 Conduct of hearings ‑ Notice of administrative rules committee consideration ‑ Consideration and written record of comments
28-32-12 Comment period
28-32-13 Substantial compliance with rulemaking procedure
28-32-14 Attorney general review of rules
28-32-15 Filing of rules for publication ‑ Effective date of rules
28-32-16 Petition for reconsideration of rule ‑ Hearing
28-32-17 Administrative rules committee objection
28-32-18 Administrative rules committee may void rule ‑ Grounds ‑ Amendment by agreement of agency and committee
28-32-18.1 Administrative rules committee review of existing rules
28-32-19 Publication of administrative code and code supplement
28-32-20 Notification of code and code supplement
28-32-20.1 Agency enforcement of rules - Disclosure of authority
28-32-21 Adjudicative proceedings ‑ Procedures
28-32-22 Informal disposition
28-32-23 Adjudicative proceedings ‑ Exceptions ‑ Rules of procedure
28-32-24 Evidence to be considered by agency ‑ Official notice
28-32-25 Adjudicative proceedings ‑ Consideration of information not presented at a hearing
28-32-26 Costs of investigation
28-32-27 Hearing officer ‑ Disqualification ‑ Substitution
28-32-28 Intervention
28-32-29 Prehearing conference
28-32-30 Default
28-32-31 Duties of hearing officers
28-32-32 Emergency adjudicative proceedings
28-32-33 Adjudicative proceedings ‑ Subpoenas ‑ Discovery ‑ Protective orders
28-32-34 Administration of oaths ‑ Parties to be advised of perjury provisions
28-32-35 Procedure at hearing
28-32-36 Agency to make record
28-32-37 Ex parte communications
28-32-38 Separation of functions
28-32-39 Adjudicative proceedings ‑ Findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order of agency ‑ Notice
28-32-40 Petition for reconsideration
28-32-41 Effectiveness of orders
28-32-42 Appeal from determination of agency ‑ Time to appeal ‑ How appeal taken
28-32-43 Docketing of appeals
28-32-44 Agency to maintain and certify record on appeal
28-32-45 Consideration of additional or excluded evidence
28-32-46 Scope of and procedure on appeal from determination of administrative agency
28-32-47 Scope of and procedure on appeal from agency rulemaking
28-32-48 Appeal ‑ Stay of proceedings
28-32-49 Review in supreme court
28-32-50 Actions against administrative agencies ‑ Attorney's fees and costs
28-32-51 Witnesses ‑ Immunity
28-32-52 Elected official authority

Chapter 28-33 - Interpreters for Deaf Persons
Section Section Name
28-33-01 Definitions
28-33-02 Interpreter required
28-33-03 Proof of disability
28-33-04 Oath of interpreter
28-33-05 Compensation
28-33-06 Privileged communications
28-33-07 Visual recording
28-33-08 Coordination of interpreter requests

Chapter 28-34 - Local Governing Body Decision Appeal
Section Section Name
28-34-01 Appeals from local governing bodies ‑ Procedures

Chapter 28-35 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act
Section Section Name
28-35-01 (102) Definitions
28-35-02 (103) International application of chapter
28-35-03 (104) Communication between courts
28-35-04 (105) Cooperation between courts
28-35-05 (106) Taking testimony in another state
28-35-06 (201) Definitions ‑ Significant connection factors
28-35-07 (202) Exclusive basis
28-35-08 (203) Jurisdiction
28-35-09 (204) Special jurisdiction
28-35-10 (205) Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction
28-35-11 (206) Appropriate forum
28-35-12 (207) Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct
28-35-13 (208) Notice of proceeding
28-35-14 (209) Proceedings in more than one state
28-35-15 (301) Transfer of guardianship or conservatorship to another state
28-35-16 (302) Accepting guardianship or conservatorship transferred from another state
28-35-17 (401) Registration of guardianship orders
28-35-18 (402) Registration of protective orders
28-35-19 (403) Effect of registration
28-35-20 (502) Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

Chapter 28-36 - Vexatious Litigation
Section Section Name
28-36-01 Definitions
28-36-02 Burden of proof ‑ Entry of order restricting vexatious litigation
28-36-03 Roster
28-36-04 Rules ‑ Authority

Title 29 - Judicial Procedure, Criminal

Chapter 29-01 - General Provisions
Section Section Name
29-01-01 How crimes prosecuted ‑ Exceptions
29-01-02 Criminal action medium of trial and punishment
29-01-03 How prosecution entitled
29-01-04 Affidavits need not be entitled
29-01-05 Party defendant is party prosecuted
29-01-06 Rights of defendant
29-01-06.1 Rights of defendant ‑ Exception
29-01-06.2 Summoned person to report to sheriff
29-01-07 Only once prosecuted
29-01-08 Extent of restraint permissible
29-01-09 How conviction can be had
29-01-10 Where district courts held
29-01-11 District court always open ‑ Exception ‑ Question of fact ‑ Terms
29-01-12 Decision of district court reviewable
29-01-13 Definitions
29-01-14 Who are magistrates
29-01-15 Jurisdiction of municipal judges and small claims court referees
29-01-16 When misdemeanor or infraction may be compromised
29-01-17 Stay of proceedings upon compromise
29-01-18 Order to stay is a bar
29-01-19 Compromise limited
29-01-20 Stolen property to be held by peace officer
29-01-21 Magistrate to give order for delivery
29-01-22 Delivery of stolen property by magistrate
29-01-23 Court may order delivery of stolen property
29-01-24 Unclaimed stolen property ‑ Delivery to county treasurer
29-01-25 Receipt to accused and clerk or magistrate
29-01-26 Duty of clerk or magistrate
29-01-27 Indigent defendant ‑ Attorney appointed ‑ Compensation ‑ Limitation
29-01-28 Spectators excluded from trial of minors
29-01-29 Rule of construction of title
29-01-30 To what this title applies
29-01-31 Common law prevails when title silent
29-01-32 Defendant required to disclose information to prosecuting attorney
29-01-33 Change of place of criminal proceedings ‑ Jury

Chapter 29-02 - Prevention of Public Offenses
Section Section Name
29-02-01 Lawful resistance to commission of offense, by whom made
29-02-02 Resistance by party about to be injured
29-02-03 Third person may resist offense
29-02-04 Public offense may be prevented by officers
29-02-05 Persons aiding officers justified
29-02-06 Complaint for threatening, before whom laid
29-02-07 Complaint as to threatened offense
29-02-08 Magistrate must issue warrant
29-02-09 Procedure when charge controverted
29-02-10 When accused must be discharged
29-02-11 When accused must give undertaking
29-02-12 When undertaking is or is not given
29-02-13 Accused committed ‑ How discharged ‑ Undertaking transmitted to district court
29-02-14 Assault in presence of court ‑ Security required ‑ Committed on default
29-02-15 Accused must appear at district court
29-02-16 Complainant not appearing ‑ Accused discharged
29-02-17 Procedure when parties appear
29-02-18 When undertaking broken
29-02-19 Action upon the undertaking to keep peace
29-02-20 What alleged in action
29-02-21 Limitation
29-02-22 Costs to be taxed
29-02-23 Police to attend public meetings ‑ Direction
29-02-24 When officers may disperse assembly

Chapter 29-03 - Local Jurisdiction of Public Offenses
Section Section Name
29-03-01 Crime commenced without this state and consummated within state
29-03-01.1 When persons liable to prosecution in this state
29-03-02 Duel without this state, causing death within ‑ Jurisdiction where death occurs
29-03-03 Inhabitant leaving to evade law ‑ Jurisdiction in county of residence
29-03-04 Part committed in different counties ‑ Jurisdiction in either
29-03-05 Committed near boundary ‑ Jurisdiction in either
29-03-06 On board vessel ‑ Jurisdiction in any county traversed
29-03-07 Venue of offense in or against aircraft
29-03-08 Venue of offenses committed on railroad train or other vehicle
29-03-09 Venue of kidnapping, forcible restraint, unlawful imprisonment, electronic luring, or prostitution cases
29-03-10 Venue of burglary, robbery, or theft cases ‑ Property taken from one county to another
29-03-11 Treason ‑ Overt act without state
29-03-12 Jurisdiction of accessory in county where committed
29-03-13 Conviction or acquittal in another state bar to prosecution
29-03-14 Conviction or acquittal in another county a bar in another
29-03-15 Escaping from penitentiary ‑ Jurisdiction in Burleigh County
29-03-16 Escaping from jail ‑ Jurisdiction where jail located
29-03-17 Bringing stolen property into state
29-03-18 Murder or manslaughter
29-03-19 Action against a principal not present
29-03-20 Prizefighting violations ‑ Jurisdiction
29-03-21 When mailing of letter is criminal ‑ Venue
29-03-22 Venue of multiple theft offenses involving credit cards

Chapter 29-04 - Limitations
Section Section Name
29-04-01 Prosecution for murder not limited
29-04-02 Prosecution for felony other than murder within three years
29-04-02.1 Prosecution for a felony sexual offense or human trafficking
29-04-03 Prosecution for misdemeanor or infraction within two years
29-04-03.1 Prosecution for sexual abuse of minors
29-04-03.2 Statute of limitations as to child victim
29-04-04 Time of defendant's absence not part of limitation
29-04-05 When prosecution is commenced

Chapter 29-05 - The Complaint and Warrant of Arrest
Section Section Name
29-05-01 What complaint must state
29-05-02 Who must make complaint
29-05-03 Magistrate may examine complainant
29-05-04 Accused arrested without warrant
29-05-05 Witnesses other than complainant
29-05-06 When a warrant of arrest to be issued
29-05-07 Warrant defined ‑ Form
29-05-08 Requisites of warrant ‑ Contents
29-05-09 Direction and execution of warrant
29-05-10 Peace officer defined
29-05-11 Duty of officer if offense charged is felony
29-05-11.1 Duty of peace officer to enter warrant
29-05-12 Bail if offense charged is a misdemeanor or infraction
29-05-13 Procedure when bail taken
29-05-14 When bail is not given
29-05-15 Misdemeanor within magistrate's jurisdiction ‑ Procedure
29-05-16 When complaint sent to magistrate not issuing warrant
29-05-17 Requirements of warrant for accused from other county ‑ Complaint to accompany
29-05-18 Accused taken to proper county ‑ Delivery of complaint with the accused ‑ Depositions
29-05-19 Procedure if offense is misdemeanor
29-05-20 Unnecessary delay after arrest prohibited ‑ Attorney visitation
29-05-21 Officer not liable to arrest while in charge of a person arrested
29-05-22 Giving bail deemed waiver of examination
29-05-23 Warrant transmitted by telegraph
29-05-24 Duty of officer transmitting warrant
29-05-25 Warrant returnable in county where issued ‑ Telegraphic copy deemed original ‑ Misdemeanor or infraction
29-05-26 Arrest directed by telegraph
29-05-27 How an order by wire executed ‑ Procedure
29-05-28 Summons against corporation
29-05-29 Form of summons
29-05-30 Service of summons against corporation
29-05-31 Uniform traffic complaint and summons
29-05-32 Release of information contained in complaint or warrant

Chapter 29-06 - Arrest
Section Section Name
29-06-01 Arrest defined
29-06-02 Who may make an arrest
29-06-03 Officer may summon aid to make arrest
29-06-04 Persons must aid in making arrest
29-06-05 Foreign peace officer in fresh pursuit may arrest in state
29-06-05.1 Foreign officer providing transportation for law enforcement purposes
29-06-05.2 Federal law enforcement officer ‑ Authority to make arrests
29-06-05.3 Peace officers acting outside geographic jurisdiction
29-06-06 Hearing before local magistrate and order thereon
29-06-07 Definition of fresh pursuit
29-06-08 When arrest made for felony, misdemeanor, or infraction
29-06-09 How arrest made
29-06-10 Restraint in an arrest is limited
29-06-11 Warrant must be shown
29-06-12 Officer must obey warrant in making arrest
29-06-13 When defendant resists, force necessary may be used to make arrest
29-06-13.1 Resisting peace officer
29-06-14 Officer may break door
29-06-15 Arrest without warrant ‑ Peace officer ‑ Federal agent
29-06-15.1 Arrest of nonresident traffic violator
29-06-16 Arrest at night ‑ Reasonable cause
29-06-17 Officer shall state authority when arresting without warrant
29-06-18 Arrest by bystander
29-06-19 Offense committed in presence of magistrate
29-06-20 When private person may arrest
29-06-21 Must inform person of cause of arrest
29-06-22 When a private person may break into a building
29-06-23 Arrested by private person ‑ Duty ‑ Taken before magistrate
29-06-24 Offensive weapons taken ‑ Delivery to magistrate
29-06-25 Procedure against person arrested without warrant
29-06-26 Who may break door to liberate self
29-06-27 Shoplifting ‑ Arresting person exempt from liability

Chapter 29-06.1 - Tribal Arrest Warrants
Section Section Name
29-06.1-01 Definitions
29-06.1-02 Arrest with or without warrant
29-06.1-03 Court appearance
29-06.1-04 Order to transfer custody

Chapter 29-07 - Preliminary Examinations
Section Section Name
29-07-01 Magistrate's duty ‑ Testimony may be taken
29-07-01.1 Payment of expenses for defense of indigents ‑ Indigent defense administration fund ‑ Continuing appropriation
29-07-02 Waiver of examination
29-07-03 Examination of witnesses
29-07-04 Magistrate must allow accused counsel
29-07-05 The preliminary examination
29-07-06 Change of place of hearing ‑ Procedure
29-07-07 Adjournment ‑ Three days limit
29-07-08 Disposition of accused on adjournment
29-07-09 Commitment for examination
29-07-10 Summoning of witnesses
29-07-11 Procedure on examination ‑ Reading complaint
29-07-12 How witnesses examined
29-07-13 Witnesses kept separate ‑ Exclusion during the examination of any witness
29-07-14 Persons not excluded
29-07-15 Testimony reduced to writing ‑ Conditions ‑ Payment
29-07-16 Accused may produce witnesses after state concludes testimony
29-07-17 Keeping and disposition of depositions ‑ Violation is a misdemeanor
29-07-18 Procedure ‑ Accused discharged
29-07-19 Costs taxed when prosecution malicious
29-07-20 Accused held to answer
29-07-21 If offense not bailable defendant committed
29-07-22 When offense bailable
29-07-23 When bail not taken
29-07-24 Commitment ‑ Procedure
29-07-25 Form of commitment
29-07-26 Magistrate must deliver papers to district court
29-07-27 Charge investigated by magistrate if corporation appears
29-07-28 Appearance by corporation ‑ Hearing ‑ Certificate of magistrate ‑ Procedure
29-07-29 Return of certificate of probable cause ‑ Procedure
29-07-30 Information or indictment against corporation without preliminary hearing
29-07-31 Effect of failure by corporation to answer summons
29-07-32 Record of magistrate to be kept on docket

Chapter 29-08 - Bail
Section Section Name
29-08-01 Bail defined
29-08-02 Admission to bail defined ‑ Delegation of authority by magistrate
29-08-03 Taking of bail defined
29-08-03.1 Supreme court uniform bail schedule initiative ‑ Report
29-08-04 When bail must be taken
29-08-05 Bail upon charge of murder in first degree
29-08-06 Bail on appeal after conviction
29-08-07 Amount of bail upon charge of larceny of livestock
29-08-08 Admission to bail before conviction
29-08-09 Admission to bail after conviction
29-08-10 Bail in cases of illness
29-08-11 Bail taken ‑ Order of discharge
29-08-12 Qualification of bail ‑ Justification
29-08-13 Fidelity and surety company may act as sureties on criminal undertaking for bail
29-08-14 Deposit of money or bonds as bail
29-08-15 Bail after deposit of money or bonds
29-08-16 Notice to state's attorney
29-08-17 Who may take bail
29-08-18 Form of undertaking of bail
29-08-19 Who may make order admitting to bail on appeal
29-08-20 Defendant may be arrested by bail
29-08-21 Forfeiture of bail ‑ Excuse ‑ Disposition of traffic violation cases
29-08-22 Increase or decrease of bail ‑ Notice to state's attorney
29-08-23 Additional security may be required by court
29-08-24 Action on undertaking ‑ Defects not fatal
29-08-25 When surety may be discharged
29-08-26 Bail pending extradition
29-08-27 Jumping bail a misdemeanor
29-08-28 Bail ‑ Defendant's property
Chapter 29-09 - Methods of Prosecution [Superseded by North Dakota Rules of Criminal Procedure] Chapter 29-10 - Grand Jury [Repealed]

Chapter 29-10.1 - Grand Jury
Section Section Name
29-10.1-01 Grand jury defined ‑ Formation ‑ Functions
29-10.1-02 When grand jury may be called
29-10.1-03 Judge to summon grand jury
29-10.1-04 Petition for grand jury ‑ Petitioners ‑ Number ‑ Session
29-10.1-05 Challenges by state, when, and causes
29-10.1-06 Challenge may be oral or written
29-10.1-07 Challenge allowed or disallowed ‑ Entry by clerk
29-10.1-08 Challenge allowed ‑ Procedure
29-10.1-09 Jury discharged if challenge to panel allowed
29-10.1-10 Challenge to panel after indictment presented
29-10.1-11 Court to appoint foreman and vice foreman
29-10.1-12 Oath of grand jurors
29-10.1-13 Court shall charge grand jury ‑ Duty of court to advise
29-10.1-14 Retirement of grand jurors
29-10.1-15 Clerk appointment by grand jurors ‑ Duty
29-10.1-16 Reporter ‑ Transcript
29-10.1-17 Selection of jurors
29-10.1-18 Expenses
29-10.1-19 Subpoenas
29-10.1-20 Filling vacancies
29-10.1-21 General duties of grand jury
29-10.1-22 Subjects of grand jury inquiry
29-10.1-23 Grand jurors entitled to access to prisons and public records
29-10.1-24 Member must report known offense and must give evidence
29-10.1-25 Oath or affirmation to witness
29-10.1-26 Reception of evidence
29-10.1-27 Exculpatory evidence
29-10.1-28 Who may be present during sessions of grand jury
29-10.1-29 Duty of state's attorney
29-10.1-30 Secrecy of things said and votes ‑ Limited disclosure by certain persons and under certain conditions
29-10.1-31 When juror may disclose testimony upon order of the court
29-10.1-32 Grand juror cannot be questioned
29-10.1-33 When indictment ought to be found
29-10.1-34 Finding indictment ‑ Number of jurors required
29-10.1-35 Presentment of indictment to court by foreman
29-10.1-36 Persons indicted ‑ How arrested
29-10.1-37 Jurors to be discharged upon completion of business
29-10.1-38 Transcript demand ‑ Waiver of transcript and preliminary examination, when
29-10.1-39 Violation constitutes contempt

Chapter 29-10.2 - State Grand Jury
Section Section Name
29-10.2-01 Definition
29-10.2-02 Attorney general to request state grand jury ‑ District court to impanel jury
29-10.2-03 Impaneling state grand jury ‑ Selection ‑ Composition
29-10.2-04 Summoning jurors ‑ Presentation of evidence ‑ Return of indictments
29-10.2-05 Grand jury investigations ‑ Confidentiality ‑ Exceptions
29-10.2-06 Juror fees and expenses
Chapter 29-11 - Proceedings on Information and Indictment [Superseded by North Dakota Rules of Criminal Procedure]

Chapter 29-12 - Process Upon Information and Indictment
Section Section Name
29-12-01 Presence enforced by direction of court
29-12-02 Warrant of arrest
29-12-03 Warrant, clerk to issue
29-12-04 Warrant, form ‑ Felony
29-12-05 Bench warrant, misdemeanor, infraction, or bailable felony
29-12-06 Court must fix amount of bail
29-12-07 Arrest upon bench warrant offense not bailable ‑ Custody
29-12-08 Warrant served in any county
29-12-09 Magistrate taking bail ‑ Procedure
29-12-10 Felony, bail given ‑ Increased amount
29-12-11 Procedure ‑ Defendant present, defendant absent
29-12-12 Appearance of corporation charged with offense ‑ Pleas
29-12-13 Information filed or indictment returned ‑ Summons
29-12-14 Default of a corporation or limited liability company ‑ Plea ‑ Fine collected
Chapter 29-13 - Arraignment [Superseded by North Dakota Rules of Criminal Procedure] Chapter 29-14 - Motions and Pleas [Superseded by North Dakota Rules of Criminal Procedure]

Chapter 29-15 - Removal of Cause and Change of Judge
Section Section Name
29-15-01 Causes for removal of action
29-15-02 Petition ‑ Notice ‑ Time to prepare
29-15-03 Court must order only one change
29-15-04 Duty of clerk
29-15-05 Disposition of defendant upon removal
29-15-06 Court may require bail
29-15-07 Witnesses upon removal ‑ Undertaking ‑ Notice ‑ Subpoena
29-15-08 Trial upon removal ‑ Original pleadings ‑ Copies
29-15-09 Clerk, neglect upon removal ‑ Damages
29-15-10 Several defendants, removal by one
29-15-11 Removal by state ‑ Procedure
29-15-12 Prosecution by officers of county where action was commenced ‑ Jurisdiction of court
29-15-13 Prejudice or bias of judge ‑ Affidavit ‑ Filing
29-15-14 Affidavit of prejudice to be filed
29-15-15 The supreme court to designate trial judge
29-15-16 Judge designated to conduct trial forthwith ‑ Notice to parties
29-15-17 Expenses of judge designated
29-15-18 Jurors not to be excused by disqualified judge
29-15-19 Only one change of judges allowable
29-15-20 Procedure when affidavit of prejudice and for change of venue is filed in criminal action
29-15-21 Demand for change of judge

Chapter 29-16 - Method of Trial
Section Section Name
29-16-01 Issue of fact
29-16-02 Issues of fact tried by jury ‑ When trial by jury may be waived
29-16-03 Presence of defendant if felony charged
29-16-04 Presence of defendant in prosecution for misdemeanor
29-16-05 Order or warrant requiring presence of defendant
29-16-06 Presence of defendant at proceedings before and after trial
29-16-07 Time to prepare for trial

Chapter 29-17 - Trial Jury
Section Section Name
29-17-01 Jurors in criminal actions same as those summoned for civil actions
29-17-02 How trial jury formed
29-17-03 Clerk selection of juror names ‑ Randomized list
29-17-04 Parties may require names of all jurors in panel to be called
29-17-05 Manner of drawing jury
29-17-06 Ballots laid aside until jurors discharged
29-17-07 When jurors discharged names returned to box
29-17-08 Name of absent or disqualified juror returned to box when jury completed
29-17-09 Completion of panel ‑ Procedure
29-17-10 Names of additional jurors ‑ Ballots deposited in box
29-17-11 Drawing the jury
29-17-12 Number of jurors ‑ How sworn
29-17-13 Number failing, others summoned
29-17-14 Juror may affirm
29-17-15 Challenges defined and classified
29-17-16 When several defendants are tried together they must join their challenges
29-17-17 Panel defined
29-17-18 Challenge to panel defined
29-17-19 Causes for challenge to panel
29-17-20 Challenge to panel before challenge to individual juror
29-17-21 Sufficiency of facts controverted ‑ Procedure
29-17-22 Facts stated in challenge denied ‑ Procedure
29-17-23 Trial of question of fact
29-17-24 Officers may be examined
29-17-25 Challenge taken for officer's bias
29-17-26 Challenge allowed ‑ Jury discharged
29-17-27 Challenge to individual juror ‑ Peremptory or for cause
29-17-28 Jurors examined by either party
29-17-29 Challenge taken before juror sworn
29-17-30 Peremptory challenge
29-17-31 Challenges to prosecution and defendant
29-17-32 Challenge for cause
29-17-33 Challenges for cause defined and classified
29-17-34 General causes of challenge specified
29-17-35 Particular causes of challenge specified
29-17-36 Matters constituting implied bias specified
29-17-37 Exemption is not cause
29-17-38 How challenge taken ‑ Cause stated
29-17-39 Exception to the challenge
29-17-40 All challenges tried by the court
29-17-41 Juror challenged a witness
29-17-42 Other witnesses may be examined ‑ Rules of evidence
29-17-43 Court must allow or disallow challenge
29-17-44 Order of taking challenges
29-17-45 Order of challenges for cause
29-17-46 Peremptory challenges taken
29-17-47 Alternate jurors, selection ‑ Procedure
29-17-48 Alternate jurors, oath ‑ Duties
Chapter 29-18 - Dismissal of Prosecution [Superseded by North Dakota Rules of Criminal Procedure]

Chapter 29-19 - Continuance
Section Section Name
29-19-01 Definition of continuance
29-19-02 Right to speedy trial
29-19-03 Court may grant continuance
29-19-04 Cause for postponement
29-19-05 When application for continuance to be made
29-19-06 Application for continuance on ground of absent witness
29-19-07 Application for continuance on ground defendant or attorney is member of assembly ‑ Grounds
29-19-08 Application for continuance to be in writing ‑ Contents
29-19-09 Hearing of application and action thereon
29-19-10 Entry of reasons for continuance in minutes of court
29-19-11 Continuance when there are several defendants
Chapter 29-20 - Determination of Defendant's Mental Condition [Repealed]

Chapter 29-21 - Trial
Section Section Name
29-21-01 Order of trial
29-21-02 Order of trial may be changed for cause
29-21-03 Court to decide questions of law
29-21-04 Jurors generally determine only facts
29-21-05 Presumption of innocence ‑ Acquittal on reasonable doubt
29-21-06 Doubt as to degree of crime
29-21-07 Persons jointly accused of crime jointly tried ‑ Exceptions
29-21-08 Defendant discharged to testify
29-21-09 Discharge to be witness for codefendant
29-21-10 Such discharge an acquittal ‑ Bar to further prosecution
29-21-11 Defendant witness in own behalf
29-21-12 Rules of evidence
29-21-12.1 Statements, admissions, or confessions procured by duress, fraud, threat, or promises inadmissible in any criminal action
29-21-13 Forgery ‑ Proof on trial
29-21-14 Testimony of accomplice ‑ Corroboration required
29-21-15 Mistake in offense charged ‑ Other proceedings
29-21-16 Mistake in charge not former acquittal nor putting once in jeopardy
29-21-17 Trial on original charge after mistake
29-21-18 Juror knowing fact ‑ Witness
29-21-19 Want of jurisdiction appearing ‑ Jury discharged
29-21-20 Disposition of accused on discharge of jury
29-21-21 Admission to bail
29-21-22 Certified copies of papers sent to proper county by clerk
29-21-23 When accused discharged
29-21-24 Proceedings if accused arrested
29-21-25 Court must discharge accused ‑ Exception
29-21-26 Jury may view place
29-21-27 Custody and conduct of jury
29-21-28 Court must admonish jury
29-21-29 Counsel's argument restricted
29-21-30 Instructing the jury ‑ Procedure
29-21-31 Instructions to be read
29-21-32 Fees for court reporter's instructions
29-21-33 Charge ‑ Exceptions before given
29-21-34 Defendant may be committed
29-21-35 Death or illness of juror ‑ Procedure
29-21-36 Substitute for state's attorney
29-21-37 Court may advise jury to acquit
29-21-38 Pleadings not evidence in criminal action

Chapter 29-22 - Jury After Submission of Cause and Verdict
Section Section Name
29-22-01 Retirement of jurors
29-22-02 Custody of jurors
29-22-03 Selection of a foreman
29-22-04 What papers jurors may take
29-22-05 Disagreement ‑ Further instructions
29-22-06 Court may recall jurors for supplemental instructions
29-22-07 Court open during absence of jury
29-22-08 Verdict prevented ‑ Cause retried
29-22-09 Return of verdict
29-22-10 Verdict may be oral or in writing ‑ Preparation
29-22-11 Presence of defendant ‑ Felony or misdemeanor
29-22-12 Procedure when jurors appear
29-22-13 Jurors may be polled ‑ Procedure
29-22-14 Clerk to record verdict ‑ Dissent ‑ Procedure
29-22-15 General or special verdict ‑ Libel
29-22-16 General verdicts ‑ Contents
29-22-17 Special verdict ‑ Sufficiency
29-22-18 Special verdict rendered in writing
29-22-19 Form of special verdict
29-22-20 Sealed verdict ‑ Proceedings upon
29-22-21 Sealed verdict ‑ Admonition to jurors
29-22-22 Verdict rendered and additional instruction given on any day
29-22-23 Conviction of attempt or of included offense
29-22-24 Finding on charge of previous conviction
29-22-25 Several defendants ‑ Part convicted
29-22-26 Verdict returned ‑ Duty of court ‑ May decrease or increase punishment
29-22-27 Reconsideration of verdict of guilty ‑ None of acquittal
29-22-28 Reconsideration of verdict neither general nor special
29-22-29 Judgment if jurors persist ‑ Acquittal
29-22-30 Judgment of acquittal ‑ Discharge of defendant
29-22-31 Verdict of guilty ‑ Procedure
29-22-32 Argument of special verdict
29-22-33 Judgment upon special verdict
29-22-34 New trial must be ordered for incomplete verdict
29-22-35 When conviction or acquittal a bar
29-22-36 When defense insanity and jury acquits
29-22-37 Discharge of jurors
29-22-38 Juror counseling following graphic evidence or testimony

Chapter 29-23 - Proceedings After Verdict and Before Judgment
Section Section Name
29-23-01 Statement of the case ‑ How constituted
29-23-02 Statement of case ‑ Its office ‑ What need not be embodied
29-23-03 Statement of the case ‑ By whom settled
29-23-04 Statement of the case ‑ Filing thereof ‑ Made part of record
29-23-05 Matters deemed excepted to
29-23-06 Instructions excepted to part of record
29-23-07 Clerk to enter orders ‑ Certified copies
29-23-08 When supreme court may settle statement
29-23-09 Time may be extended
29-23-10 Title construed
29-23-11 An error in record basis of motion for new trial or appeal
Chapter 29-24 - Motion for New Trial [Superseded by North Dakota Rules of Criminal Procedure]

Chapter 29-25 - Motion in Arrest of Judgment
Section Section Name
29-25-01 Motion in arrest of judgment defined
29-25-02 Grounds for arrest of judgment
29-25-03 Form and contents of motion ‑ Entry in minutes
29-25-04 Notice of motion ‑ When motion heard and decided
29-25-05 Effect of allowing a motion in arrest
29-25-06 Judgment arrested ‑ Further prosecution ‑ Acquittal

Chapter 29-26 - Judgment and Sentence
Section Section Name
29-26-01 Judgment after conviction ‑ Time
29-26-02 Time specified for pronouncing judgment
29-26-03 Judgment ‑ Where rendered
29-26-04 Defendant's presence ‑ Felony or misdemeanor
29-26-05 Officer to produce defendant
29-26-06 Bench warrant if defendant does not appear for judgment
29-26-07 Issuance of bench warrant ‑ Duty of clerk
29-26-08 Form of bench warrant
29-26-09 Bench warrant service
29-26-10 Disposition of defendant on arrest
29-26-11 Defendant informed of rights
29-26-12 Defendant may show cause against judgment
29-26-13 Procedure when insanity alleged as cause for not pronouncing sentence
29-26-14 Procedure when nonidentity or pardon is alleged as cause for not pronouncing sentence
29-26-15 Judgment rendered
29-26-16 Court to hear evidence ‑ Degree of crime
29-26-17 Extent of punishment ‑ Aggravation or mitigation ‑ Hearing
29-26-18 Evidence in aggravation or mitigation of punishment ‑ How presented
29-26-19 Other evidence prohibited
29-26-20 Successive terms of imprisonment
29-26-21 Judgment for fine and costs
29-26-22 Judgment for fines ‑ Court administration fee ‑ Community service supervision fee ‑ Special funds ‑ Docketing and enforcement (Retroactive application ‑ See note)
29-26-22.1 Judgment for fine, costs, restitution, or reparation in criminal cases ‑ Docketing and enforcement
29-26-22.2 Authority to compromise judgment by county commissioners
29-26-22.3 Renewal of prior judgments
29-26-22.4 Cost of digital forensic examination
29-26-23 Judgment upon conviction entered in minutes ‑ Record
29-26-24 Provisions governing suspension of sentence, probation, and parole not affected by this chapter

Chapter 29-27 - Execution
Section Section Name
29-27-01 Execution to officer
29-27-02 Judgment for fine or costs
29-27-02.1 Disposition of statutory fees, fines, forfeitures, pecuniary penalties, and bond forfeitures
29-27-03 Judgment for imprisonment or as response to nonpayment of fine
29-27-04 Judgment ‑ By what officer executed
29-27-05 Judgment of imprisonment in department of corrections and rehabilitation
29-27-06 Authority of sheriff while conveying defendant
29-27-07 Commitment of offenders to department of corrections and rehabilitation ‑ Place of confinement

Chapter 29-28 - Appeals
Section Section Name
29-28-01 Review proceedings by appeal ‑ Writ of error abolished
29-28-02 Who may appeal
29-28-03 Appeals are matter of right
29-28-04 Designation of parties on appeal
29-28-05 Appeal by one of several defendants
29-28-06 From what defendant may appeal
29-28-07 From what the state may appeal
29-28-08 Time for appeals in criminal cases
29-28-09 Manner of taking appeal ‑ Notice
29-28-10 Personal service impossible ‑ Publication
29-28-11 When appeal deemed taken
29-28-12 Appeal by state ‑ Effect
29-28-13 What judgments superseded by appeal ‑ Certificate of probable cause
29-28-14 Certificate of probable cause issued ‑ Duty of sheriff
29-28-15 Execution suspended during pendency of appeal
29-28-16 Stay on appeal ‑ Custody of defendant
29-28-17 Certificate of appeal taken and bail put in ‑ Duty of sheriff
29-28-18 Transmission of papers to supreme court
29-28-19 Printing of transcripts or briefs not required
29-28-20 Irregularity in substantial particulars ‑ Notice
29-28-21 An appeal must not be dismissed for informality
29-28-22 Appeal stands for argument at first term
29-28-23 When verdict or judgment must be affirmed ‑ Reversal
29-28-24 Number of counsel heard
29-28-25 Defendant need not appear in supreme court
29-28-26 Technical errors to be disregarded on appeal
29-28-27 Court may review intermediate orders
29-28-28 Power of supreme court on appeal
29-28-29 New trial ordered ‑ Where had
29-28-30 Judgment reversed without new trial ‑ Defendant discharged ‑ Disposal of bail
29-28-30.1 Verdict affirmed ‑ Must be enforced
29-28-31 Judgment affirmed must be enforced
29-28-32 Judgment of court entered ‑ Certificate
29-28-33 Certificate remitted ‑ District court only has jurisdiction
29-28-34 Imprisonment, reversal, reimprisonment ‑ Deduction of time already served
29-28-35 Appeal by state ‑ Power of supreme court

Chapter 29-29 - Search Warrants
Section Section Name
29-29-01 Search warrant defined
29-29-02 Grounds for issuance of search warrant
29-29-03 Issued only upon probable cause
29-29-04 Sworn complaint must be made ‑ Depositions of witnesses
29-29-05 Requisites of search warrant
29-29-06 Form of search warrant
29-29-07 By whom search warrant served
29-29-08 Execution of warrant ‑ Use of force
29-29-09 Liberating self or assistant ‑ Use of force
29-29-10 Search warrant to be served in daytime ‑ Exception
29-29-11 Search warrant void if not executed in ten days
29-29-12 Return of warrant
29-29-13 Copy of inventory ‑ To whom delivered
29-29-14 Complaint controverted ‑ Testimony in writing ‑ Authentication
29-29-15 When property taken under search warrant to be restored
29-29-16 Papers relating to search warrant to be returned to district court
29-29-17 Disposal of property taken on a warrant
29-29-18 Causing issuance of search warrant on false information ‑ Penalty
29-29-19 Officer exceeding authority guilty of misdemeanor
29-29-20 Search of accused for dangerous weapons ‑ Circumstances permitting
29-29-21 Temporary questioning of persons in public places ‑ Search for weapons
29-29-22 Release of information contained in complaint or warrant

Chapter 29-29.1 - Administrative Search Warrants
Section Section Name
29-29.1-01 Warrants to conduct inspections authorized by law
29-29.1-01.1 Warrant for electronic communication information
29-29.1-02 Conditions to be met before issuance
29-29.1-03 Requirements for valid issuance
29-29.1-04 Warrant valid for ten days
29-29.1-05 Competency of evidence discovered
29-29.1-06 Not criminal search warrants

Chapter 29-29.2 - Wiretapping in Drug Offense Investigations
Section Section Name
29-29.2-01 Definitions
29-29.2-02 Ex parte order for wiretapping and eavesdropping
29-29.2-03 Order may direct others to furnish assistance
29-29.2-04 Reports to attorney general
29-29.2-05 Inapplicability

Chapter 29-29.3 - Pen Registers and Trap and Trace Devices
Section Section Name
29-29.3-01 Definitions
29-29.3-02 Prohibition on pen register and trap and trace device use ‑ Exception
29-29.3-03 Application for an order for a pen register or a trap and trace device
29-29.3-04 Issuance of an order for a pen register or a trap and trace device ‑ Notice
29-29.3-05 Assistance in installation and use of a pen register or a trap and trace device

Chapter 29-29.4 - Surveillance by Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Section Section Name
29-29.4-01 Definitions
29-29.4-02 Limitations on use of unmanned aerial vehicle systems and robots
29-29.4-03 Warrant requirements
29-29.4-04 Exceptions
29-29.4-05 Prohibited use ‑ Exceptions
29-29.4-06 Documentation of unmanned aerial vehicle or robot use

Chapter 29-29.5 - Confidential Informants
Section Section Name
29-29.5-01 Definitions
29-29.5-02 Limitation on use of juvenile confidential informants
29-29.5-03 Limitation on use of campus police
29-29.5-04 Law enforcement confidential informant training and guidelines
29-29.5-05 Written agreement required
29-29.5-06 Death of a confidential informant
29-29.5-07 Reporting violations of this chapter
29-29.5-08 Disposition of cases involving confidential informants

Chapter 29-29.6 - Tracking Warrants
Section Section Name
29-29.6-01 Definitions
29-29.6-02 Tracking warrant required for location information
29-29.6-03 Time period and extensions
29-29.6-04 Notice ‑ Temporary nondisclosure of tracking warrant
Chapter 29-30 - Fugitives From Justice [Repealed] Chapter 29-30.1 - Uniform Rendition of Accused Persons Act [Repealed] Chapter 29-30.2 - Criminal Extradition Act [Repealed]

Chapter 29-30.3 - Uniform Extradition and Rendition Act
Section Section Name
29-30.3-01 (1‑101) Definitions
29-30.3-02 (1‑102) Conditions of release
29-30.3-03 (1‑103) Nonwaiver by this state
29-30.3-04 (2‑101) Arrest without warrant
29-30.3-05 (2‑102) Issuance of process or arrest warrant prior to receipt of demand or request
29-30.3-06 (2‑103) Appearance prior to receipt of demand or request
29-30.3-07 (2‑104) Extension of time
29-30.3-08 (3‑101) Demand for extradition
29-30.3-09 (3‑102) Supporting documentation
29-30.3-10 (3‑103) Governor's investigation
29-30.3-10.1 Guilt or innocence of accused ‑ When inquiry made
29-30.3-11 (3‑104) Extradition of persons imprisoned or awaiting trial
29-30.3-12 (3‑105) Governor's warrant
29-30.3-13 (3‑106) Rights of demanded person
29-30.3-14 (3‑107) Judicial extradition hearing
29-30.3-15 (4‑101) Request for rendition
29-30.3-16 (4‑102) Supporting documentation
29-30.3-17 (4‑103) Filing of request
29-30.3-18 (4‑104) Issuance of arrest warrant or process
29-30.3-19 (4‑105) Rights of requested person
29-30.3-20 (4‑106) Judicial rendition hearing
29-30.3-21 (5‑101) Order to transfer custody
29-30.3-22 (5‑102) Confinement
29-30.3-23 (5‑103) Cost of return
29-30.3-24 (5‑104) Applicability of other law
29-30.3-25 (5‑105) Payment of transportation and subsistence costs
29-30.3-26 Payment of expenses
Chapter 29-31 - Confiscation of Equipment Used in Commission of Crime [Repealed]

Chapter 29-31.1 - Property Forfeiture and Disposition
Section Section Name
29-31.1-01 Definitions
29-31.1-02 Disposition of nonforfeitable property
29-31.1-03 Seizure of forfeitable property
29-31.1-04 Forfeiture proceedings
29-31.1-05 Transfer of forfeitable property
29-31.1-06 Disposition of forfeited property
29-31.1-07 Nonforfeitable interest ‑ Purchase of forfeitable interest
29-31.1-08 Retention of forfeited property
29-31.1-09 Disposition of forfeitable property held as evidence in criminal proceeding
29-31.1-10 Inapplicability of chapter
Chapter 29-32 - Uniform Postconviction Procedure Act [Repealed]

Chapter 29-32.1 - Uniform Postconviction Procedure Act
Section Section Name
29-32.1-01 Remedy ‑ To whom available ‑ Conditions
29-32.1-02 Exercise of original jurisdiction in habeas corpus
29-32.1-03 Commencement of proceedings ‑ Filing ‑ Service
29-32.1-04 Application ‑ Contents
29-32.1-05 Counsel at public expense ‑ Applicant's inability to pay costs and litigation expenses
29-32.1-06 Response by answer or motion
29-32.1-07 Amended and supplemental pleadings
29-32.1-08 Discovery
29-32.1-09 Summary dismissal
29-32.1-09.1 Summary disposition
29-32.1-10 Hearing ‑ Evidence
29-32.1-11 Findings of fact ‑ Conclusions of law ‑ Order
29-32.1-12 Affirmative defenses ‑ Res judicata ‑ Misuse of process
29-32.1-13 Reimbursement of costs and litigation expenses
29-32.1-14 Review
29-32.1-15 Motion for DNA testing not available at trial

Chapter 29-33 - Uniform Mandatory Disposition of Detainers Act
Section Section Name
29-33-01 Request for disposition of pending charges ‑ Duty to inform prisoner ‑ Dismissal
29-33-02 Duty to inform court and prosecuting official
29-33-03 When charges brought to trial ‑ Dismissal
29-33-04 Request voided by escape
29-33-05 Exclusions
29-33-06 Prisoners to be informed of chapter
29-33-07 Application and construction
29-33-08 Citation of chapter

Chapter 29-34 - Interstate Agreement on Detainers
Section Section Name
29-34-01 Agreement on detainers
29-34-02 Definition ‑ Appropriate court
29-34-03 Enforcement and cooperation directed
29-34-04 Application of habitual criminal law not required
29-34-05 Escape from custody
29-34-06 Lawful and mandatory to give over inmates
29-34-07 Attorney general shall be the administrator
29-34-08 To whom copies of this chapter must be sent

Title 30 - Judicial Procedure, Probate

 Chapter 30-01 - General Provisions [Repealed] Chapter 30-02 - Pleadings and Process [Repealed] Chapter 30-03 - Hearings and Rehearings [Repealed] Chapter 30-04 - Decrees and Orders [Repealed] Chapter 30-05 - Probate of Wills [Repealed] Chapter 30-06 - Objections to Probate and Contests of Wills [Repealed] Chapter 30-07 - Proceedings in Estates of Testates After Probate of Will [Repealed] Chapter 30-08 - Administration of Estates and Intestates [Repealed] Chapter 30-09 - Special Administration [Repealed] Chapter 30-10 - Guardianship [Repealed] Chapter 30-11 - Qualification of Executors, Administrators, and Guardians [Repealed] Chapter 30-12 - Removal and Discharge of Executors, Administrators, and Guardians [Repealed] Chapter 30-13 - Powers, Duties, and Liabilities of Executors and Admistrators [Repealed] Chapter 30-14 - Powers, Duties, and Liabilities of Guardians [Repealed] Chapter 30-15 - Inventory and Appraisement [Repealed]

Chapter 30-16 - Homestead Exemption and Allowance
Section Section Name
30-16-01 Definitions
30-16-02 Descent and distribution of homestead estate
30-16-03 Homestead, ascertainment ‑ Setting apart
30-16-04 Descent and distribution of real property subject to homestead estate
30-16-05 Personal representative to value homestead
30-16-06 Exempt personal property ‑ Selection
30-16-07 Return of inventory and appraisement ‑ Objections ‑ Hearing
30-16-08 Decree setting apart homestead estate
30-16-09 Excess value of homestead available for debts
30-16-10 Allowance for the family ‑ Preferred claim ‑ When effective
Chapter 30-17 - Summary Administration of Small Estates [Repealed] Chapter 30-18 - Claims and Payment of Debts [Repealed] Chapter 30-19 - Sale and Mortgaging of Property [Repealed] Chapter 30-20 - Accounting and Settlement [Repealed] Chapter 30-21 - Distribution and Partition [Repealed] Chapter 30-21.1 - Uniform Estate Tax Apportionment Act [Repealed] Chapter 30-22 - Establishment of Heirship [Repealed] Chapter 30-23 - Veterans' Guardianship [Repealed] Chapter 30-24 - Actions by and Against Executors and Administrators [Repealed] Chapter 30-25 - Escheats [Repealed] Chapter 30-26 - Appeals [Repealed]

Title 30.1 - Uniform Probate Code

Chapter 30.1-01 - Short Title - Construction - General Provisions - Definitions
Section Section Name
30.1-01-01 (1‑101) Short title
30.1-01-02 (1‑102) Purposes ‑ Rule of construction
30.1-01-03 (1‑106) Effect of fraud and evasion
30.1-01-04 (1‑107) Evidence of death or status
30.1-01-05 (1‑108) Acts by holder of general power
30.1-01-06 (1‑201) General definitions

Chapter 30.1-02 - Scope, Jurisdiction, and Courts
Section Section Name
30.1-02-01 (1‑301) Territorial application
30.1-02-02 (1‑302) Subject matter jurisdiction
30.1-02-03 (1‑303) Venue ‑ Multiple proceedings ‑ Transfer
30.1-02-04 (1‑304) Practice in court
30.1-02-05 (1‑305) Records and certified copies
30.1-02-06 (1‑307) Powers
30.1-02-06.1 (1‑308) Appeals
30.1-02-07 (1‑310) Oath or affirmation on filed documents

Chapter 30.1-03 - Notice - Parties - Representation and Other Matters
Section Section Name
30.1-03-01 (1‑401) Notice ‑ Method and time of giving
30.1-03-02 (1‑402) Notice ‑ Waiver
30.1-03-03 (1‑403) Pleadings ‑ When parties bound by others ‑ Notice

Chapter 30.1-04 - Intestate Succession
Section Section Name
30.1-04-01 (2‑101) Intestate estate
30.1-04-02 (2‑102) Share of spouse
30.1-04-03 (2‑103) Share of heirs other than surviving spouse
30.1-04-03.1 (2‑113) Individuals related to decedent through two lines
30.1-04-04 (2‑104) Requirement that heir survive decedent for one hundred twenty hours ‑ Individual in gestation
30.1-04-05 (2‑105) No taker
30.1-04-06 (2‑106) Representation
30.1-04-07 (2‑107) Kindred of half blood
30.1-04-08 (2‑108) Reserved
30.1-04-09 (2‑114) Parent barred from inheriting in certain circumstances
30.1-04-10 (2‑109) Advancements
30.1-04-11 (2‑110) Debts to decedent
30.1-04-12 (2‑111) Alienage
30.1-04-13 (2‑112) Dower and curtesy abolished
30.1-04-14 (2‑115) Definitions
30.1-04-15 (2‑116) Parent‑child relationship ‑ Effect
30.1-04-16 (2‑117) Parent‑child relationship ‑ No distinction based on marital status
30.1-04-17 (2‑118) Parent‑child relationship ‑ Adoptee and adoptee's adoptive parent or parents
30.1-04-18 (2‑119) Parent‑child relationship ‑ Adoptee and adoptee's genetic parents
30.1-04-19 (2‑120) Parent‑child relationship ‑ Child conceived by assisted reproduction other than a child born to a gestational carrier
30.1-04-20 (2‑121) Parent‑child relationship ‑ Child born to a gestational carrier
30.1-04-21 (2‑122) Equitable adoption

Chapter 30.1-05 - Elective Share of Surviving Spouse
Section Section Name
30.1-05-01 (2‑202) Elective share
30.1-05-02 (2‑201, 2‑204 through 2‑208) Augmented estate
30.1-05-03 (2‑209) Sources from which elective share payable
30.1-05-04 (2‑210) Personal liability of recipients
30.1-05-05 (2‑211) Proceeding for elective share ‑ Time limit
30.1-05-06 (2‑212) Right of election personal to surviving spouse ‑ Incapacitated surviving spouse
30.1-05-07 (2‑213) Waiver of right to elect and of other rights
30.1-05-08 (2‑214) Protection of payers and other third parties

Chapter 30.1-06 - Spouse and Children Unprovided for in Wills
Section Section Name
30.1-06-01 (2‑301) Entitlement of spouse ‑ Premarital will
30.1-06-02 (2‑302) Omitted children

Chapter 30.1-07 - Exempt Property and Allowances
Section Section Name
30.1-07-00.1 (2‑401) Applicable law
30.1-07-01 (2‑403) Exempt property
30.1-07-02 (2‑404) Family allowance
30.1-07-03 (2‑405) Source, determination, and documentation

Chapter 30.1-08 - Wills
Section Section Name
30.1-08-01 (2‑501) Who may make a will
30.1-08-02 (2‑502) Execution ‑ Witnessed wills ‑ Holographic wills
30.1-08-03 Holographic will
30.1-08-04 (2‑504) Self‑proved will
30.1-08-05 (2‑505) Who may witness
30.1-08-06 (2‑506) Choice of law as to execution
30.1-08-07 (2‑507) Revocation by writing or by act
30.1-08-08 (2‑508) Revocation by change of circumstances
30.1-08-09 (2‑509) Revival of revoked will
30.1-08-10 (2‑510) Incorporation by reference
30.1-08-11 (2‑511) Testamentary additions to trusts
30.1-08-12 (2‑512) Events of independent significance
30.1-08-13 (2‑513) Separate writing identifying devise of certain types of tangible personal property

Chapter 30.1-08.1 - Ante-Mortem Probate of Wills
Section Section Name
30.1-08.1-01 Declaratory judgment
30.1-08.1-02 Parties ‑ Process
30.1-08.1-03 Finding of validity ‑ Revocation
30.1-08.1-04 Admissibility of facts ‑ Effect on other actions

Chapter 30.1-08.2 - International Wills
Section Section Name
30.1-08.2-01 (2‑1001) Definitions
30.1-08.2-02 (2‑1002) International will ‑ Validity
30.1-08.2-03 (2‑1003) International will ‑ Requirements
30.1-08.2-04 (2‑1004) International wills ‑ Other points of form
30.1-08.2-05 (2‑1005) International will ‑ Certificate
30.1-08.2-06 (2‑1006) International will ‑ Effect of certificate
30.1-08.2-07 (2‑1007) International will ‑ Revocation
30.1-08.2-08 (2‑1009) Persons authorized to act in relation to international will ‑ Eligibility ‑ Recognition by authorizing agency
30.1-08.2-09 (2‑1010) International will information registration

Chapter 30.1-09 - Rules of Construction - Contractual Arrangements Relating to Death
Section Section Name
30.1-09-01 Requirement that devisee survive testator by one hundred twenty hours
30.1-09-02 Choice of law as to meaning and effect of wills
30.1-09-03 (2‑601) Rules of construction and intention applicable only to wills
30.1-09-04 (2‑602) Will passes all property ‑ After‑acquired property
30.1-09-05 (2‑603) Antilapse ‑ Deceased devisee ‑ Class gifts
30.1-09-06 (2‑604) Failure of testamentary provision
30.1-09-07 (2‑605) Change in securities ‑ Accessions ‑ Nonademption
30.1-09-08 (2‑606) Nonademption of specific devises ‑ Unpaid proceeds of sale, condemnation, or insurance ‑ Sale by conservator
30.1-09-09 (2‑607) Nonexoneration
30.1-09-10 (2‑608) Exercise of power of appointment
30.1-09-11 Construction of generic terms to accord with relationships as defined for intestate succession
30.1-09-12 (2‑609) Ademption by satisfaction
30.1-09-13 (2‑514) Contracts concerning succession

Chapter 30.1-09.1 - Rules of Construction of Governing Instrument
Section Section Name
30.1-09.1-01 (2‑701) Scope
30.1-09.1-02 (2‑702) Requirement of survival by one hundred twenty hours
30.1-09.1-03 (2‑703) Choice of law as to meaning and effect of governing instrument
30.1-09.1-04 (2‑704) Power of appointment ‑ Meaning of specific reference requirement
30.1-09.1-05 (2‑705) Class gifts construed to accord with intestate succession ‑ Exceptions
30.1-09.1-06 (2‑706) Life insurance ‑ Retirement plan ‑ Account with payable on death designation ‑ Transfer‑on‑death registration ‑ Deceased beneficiary
30.1-09.1-07 (2‑707) Survivorship with respect to future interests under the terms of a trust ‑ Substitute takers
30.1-09.1-08 (2‑708) Class gifts to descendants, issue, or heirs of the body ‑ Form of distribution if none specified
30.1-09.1-09 (2‑709) Per capita at each generation ‑ Representation ‑ Per stirpes
30.1-09.1-10 (2‑710) Worthier‑title doctrine abolished
30.1-09.1-11 (2‑711) Future interests in heirs and like

Chapter 30.1-10 - General Provisions
Section Section Name
30.1-10-01 (2‑801) Disclaimer of property interests
30.1-10-02 (2‑802) Effect of divorce, annulment, and decree of separation
30.1-10-03 (2‑803) Effect of homicide on intestate succession, wills, trusts, joint assets, life insurance, and beneficiary designations
30.1-10-04 (2‑804) Revocation of probate and nonprobate transfers by divorce ‑ No revocation by other changes of circumstances
30.1-10-05 (2‑805) Reformation to correct mistakes
30.1-10-06 (2‑806) Modification to achieve transferor's tax objectives

Chapter 30.1-10.1 - Disclaimer of Property Interests
Section Section Name
30.1-10.1-01 (2‑1102) Definitions
30.1-10.1-02 (2‑1105) General provisions
30.1-10.1-03 (2‑1106) Disclaimer of interest in property
30.1-10.1-04 (2‑1107) Disclaimer of rights of survivorship in jointly held property
30.1-10.1-05 (2‑1108) Disclaimer of interest by trustee
30.1-10.1-06 (2‑1109) Disclaimer of powers of appointment and other powers not held in fiduciary capacity
30.1-10.1-07 (2‑1110) Disclaimer by appointee, object, or taker in default of exercise of power of appointment
30.1-10.1-08 (2‑1111) Disclaimer of powers held in fiduciary capacity
30.1-10.1-09 (2‑1112) Delivery
30.1-10.1-10 (2‑1113) When disclaimer barred or limited
30.1-10.1-11 (2‑1115) Recording of disclaimer
30.1-10.1-12 (2‑1116, 2‑1117) Applicability

Chapter 30.1-11 - Custody and Deposit of Wills
Section Section Name
30.1-11-01 (2‑515) Deposit of will in testator's lifetime
30.1-11-02 (2‑516) Duty of custodian of will ‑ Liability

Chapter 30.1-12 - General Provisions
Section Section Name
30.1-12-01 (3‑101) Devolution of estate at death ‑ Restrictions
30.1-12-02 (3‑102) Necessity of order of probate for will
30.1-12-03 (3‑103) Necessity of appointment for administration
30.1-12-04 (3‑104) Claims against decedent ‑ Necessity of administration
30.1-12-05 (3‑105) Proceedings affecting devolution and administration ‑ Jurisdiction of subject matter
30.1-12-06 (3‑106) Proceedings within the exclusive jurisdiction of court ‑ Service ‑ Jurisdiction over persons
30.1-12-07 (3‑107) Scope of proceedings ‑ Proceedings independent ‑ Exception
30.1-12-08 (3‑108) Probate, testacy, and appointment proceedings ‑ Ultimate time limit
30.1-12-09 (3‑109) Statutes of limitation on decedent's claim for relief

Chapter 30.1-13 - Venue - Priority to Administer - Demand for Notice
Section Section Name
30.1-13-01 (3‑201) Venue for first and subsequent estate proceedings ‑ Location of property
30.1-13-02 (3‑202) Appointment or testacy proceedings ‑ Conflicting claim of domicile in another state
30.1-13-03 (3‑203) Priority among persons seeking appointment as personal representative
30.1-13-04 (3‑204) Demand for notice of order or filing concerning decedent's estate

Chapter 30.1-14 - Informal Probate and Appointment Proceedings
Section Section Name
30.1-14-01 (3‑301) Informal probate or appointment proceedings ‑ Application ‑ Contents
30.1-14-01.1 Duty of court to provide forms to an applicant ‑ Assistance of attorney not required
30.1-14-02 (3‑302) Informal probate ‑ Duty of court ‑ Effect of informal probate
30.1-14-03 (3‑303) Informal probate ‑ Proof and findings required
30.1-14-04 (3‑304) Informal probate ‑ Unavailable in certain cases
30.1-14-05 (3‑305) Informal probate ‑ Court not satisfied
30.1-14-06 (3‑306) Informal probate ‑ Notice requirements
30.1-14-07 (3‑307) Informal appointment proceedings ‑ Delay in order ‑ Duty of court ‑ Effect of appointment
30.1-14-08 (3‑308) Informal appointment proceedings ‑ Proof and findings required
30.1-14-09 (3‑309) Informal appointment proceedings ‑ Court not satisfied
30.1-14-10 (3‑310) Informal appointment proceedings ‑ Notice requirements
30.1-14-11 (3‑311) Informal appointment unavailable in certain cases

Chapter 30.1-15 - Formal Testacy and Appointment Proceedings
Section Section Name
30.1-15-01 (3‑401) Formal testacy proceedings ‑ Nature ‑ When commenced
30.1-15-02 (3‑402) Formal testacy or appointment proceedings ‑ Petition ‑ Contents
30.1-15-03 (3‑403) Formal testacy proceeding ‑ Notice of hearing on petition
30.1-15-04 (3‑404) Formal testacy proceedings ‑ Written objections to probate ‑ Demand for jury trial
30.1-15-05 (3‑405) Formal testacy proceedings ‑ Uncontested cases ‑ Hearings and proof
30.1-15-06 (3‑406) Formal testacy proceedings ‑ Contested cases
30.1-15-07 (3‑407) Formal testacy proceedings ‑ Burdens in contested cases
30.1-15-08 (3‑408) Formal testacy proceedings ‑ Will construction ‑ Effect of final order in another jurisdiction
30.1-15-09 (3‑409) Formal testacy proceedings ‑ Order ‑ Foreign will
30.1-15-10 (3‑410) Formal testacy proceedings ‑ Probate of more than one instrument
30.1-15-11 (3‑411) Formal testacy proceedings ‑ Partial intestacy
30.1-15-12 (3‑412) Formal testacy proceedings ‑ Effect of order ‑ Vacation
30.1-15-13 (3‑413) Formal testacy proceedings ‑ Vacation of order for other cause
30.1-15-14 (3‑414) Formal proceedings concerning appointment of personal representative

Chapter 30.1-16 - Supervised Administration
Section Section Name
30.1-16-01 (3‑501) Supervised administration ‑ Nature of proceeding
30.1-16-02 (3‑502) Supervised administration ‑ Petition ‑ Order
30.1-16-03 (3‑503) Supervised administration ‑ Effect on other proceedings
30.1-16-04 (3‑504) Supervised administration ‑ Powers of personal representative
30.1-16-05 (3‑505) Supervised administration ‑ Interim orders ‑ Distribution and closing orders

Chapter 30.1-17 - Personal Representative - Appointment, Control, and Termination
Section Section Name
30.1-17-01 (3‑601) Qualification
30.1-17-02 (3‑602) Acceptance of appointment ‑ Consent to jurisdiction
30.1-17-03 (3‑603) Bond not required without court order ‑ Exceptions
30.1-17-04 (3‑604) Bond amount ‑ Security ‑ Procedure ‑ Reduction
30.1-17-05 (3‑605) Demand for bond by interested person
30.1-17-06 (3‑606) Terms and conditions of bonds
30.1-17-07 (3‑607) Order restraining personal representative
30.1-17-08 (3‑608) Termination of appointment ‑ General
30.1-17-09 (3‑609) Termination of appointment ‑ Death or disability
30.1-17-10 (3‑610) Termination of appointment ‑ Voluntary
30.1-17-11 (3‑611) Termination of appointment by removal ‑ Cause ‑ Procedure
30.1-17-12 (3‑612) Termination of appointment ‑ Change of testacy status
30.1-17-13 (3‑613) Successor personal representative
30.1-17-14 (3‑614) Special administrator ‑ Appointment
30.1-17-15 (3‑615) Special administrator ‑ Who may be appointed
30.1-17-16 (3‑616) Special administrator ‑ Appointed informally ‑ Powers and duties
30.1-17-17 (3‑617) Special administrator ‑ Formal proceedings ‑ Power and duties
30.1-17-18 (3‑618) Termination of appointment ‑ Special administrator

Chapter 30.1-18 - Powers and Duties of Personal Representatives
Section Section Name
30.1-18-01 (3‑701) Time of accrual of duties and powers
30.1-18-02 (3‑702) Priority among different letters
30.1-18-03 (3‑703) General duties ‑ Relation and liability to persons interested in estate ‑ Standing to sue
30.1-18-04 (3‑704) Personal representative to proceed without court order ‑ Exception
30.1-18-05 (3‑705) Duty of personal representative ‑ Information to heirs and devisees
30.1-18-06 (3‑706) Duty of personal representative ‑ Inventory and appraisement
30.1-18-07 (3‑707) Employment of appraisers
30.1-18-08 (3‑708) Duty of personal representative ‑ Supplementary inventory
30.1-18-09 (3‑709) Duty of personal representative ‑ Possession of estate
30.1-18-10 (3‑710) Power to avoid transfers
30.1-18-11 (3‑711) Powers of personal representatives ‑ In general
30.1-18-12 (3‑712) Improper exercise of power ‑ Breach of fiduciary duty
30.1-18-13 (3‑713) Sale, encumbrance, or transaction involving conflict of interest ‑ Voidable ‑ Exceptions
30.1-18-14 (3‑714) Persons dealing with personal representative ‑ Protection
30.1-18-15 (3‑715) Transactions authorized for personal representatives ‑ Exceptions
30.1-18-16 (3‑716) Powers and duties of successor personal representative
30.1-18-17 (3‑717) Corepresentatives ‑ When joint action required
30.1-18-18 (3‑718) Powers of surviving personal representative
30.1-18-19 (3‑719) Compensation of personal representative
30.1-18-20 (3‑720) Expenses in estate litigation
30.1-18-21 (3‑721) Proceedings for review of employment of agents and compensation of personal representatives and employees of estate

Chapter 30.1-19 - Creditors' Claims
Section Section Name
30.1-19-01 (3‑801) Notice to creditors
30.1-19-02 (3‑802) Statutes of limitations
30.1-19-03 (3‑803) Limitations on presentation of claims
30.1-19-04 (3‑804) Manner of presentation of claims
30.1-19-05 (3‑805) Classification of claims
30.1-19-06 (3‑806) Allowance of claims
30.1-19-07 (3‑807) Payment of claims
30.1-19-08 (3‑808) Individual liability of personal representative
30.1-19-09 (3‑809) Secured claims
30.1-19-10 (3‑810) Claims not due and contingent or unliquidated claims
30.1-19-11 (3‑811) Counterclaims
30.1-19-12 (3‑812) Execution and levies prohibited
30.1-19-13 (3‑813) Compromise of claims
30.1-19-14 (3‑814) Encumbered assets
30.1-19-15 (3‑815) Administration in more than one state ‑ Duty of personal representative
30.1-19-16 (3‑816) Final distribution to domiciliary representative

Chapter 30.1-20 - Special Provisions Relating to Distribution
Section Section Name
30.1-20-01 (3‑901) Successors' rights if no administration
30.1-20-02 (3‑902) Distribution ‑ Order in which assets appropriated ‑ Abatement
30.1-20-03 (3‑903) Right of retainer
30.1-20-04 (3‑904) Interest on general pecuniary devise
30.1-20-05 (2‑517, 3‑905) Penalty clause for contest
30.1-20-06 (3‑906) Distribution in kind ‑ Valuation ‑ Method
30.1-20-07 (3‑907) Distribution in kind ‑ Evidence
30.1-20-07.1 Deed of distribution ‑ Error in description
30.1-20-08 (3‑908) Distribution ‑ Right or title of distributee
30.1-20-09 (3‑909) Improper distribution ‑ Liability of distributee
30.1-20-10 (3‑910) Purchasers from distributees protected
30.1-20-11 (3‑911) Partition for purpose of distribution
30.1-20-12 (3‑912) Private agreements among successors to decedent binding on personal representative
30.1-20-13 (3‑913) Distributions to trustee
30.1-20-14 (3‑914) Disposition of unclaimed assets
30.1-20-15 (3‑915) Distribution to person under disability
30.1-20-16 (3‑916) Apportionment of estate taxes

Chapter 30.1-21 - Closing Estates
Section Section Name
30.1-21-01 (3‑1001) Formal proceedings terminating administration ‑ Testate or intestate ‑ Order of general protection
30.1-21-02 (3‑1002) Formal proceedings terminating testate administration ‑ Order construing will without adjudicating testacy
30.1-21-03 (3‑1003) Closing estates ‑ By sworn statement of personal representative
30.1-21-03.1 Estate closing ‑ Procedures
30.1-21-04 (3‑1004) Liability of distributees to claimants
30.1-21-05 (3‑1005) Limitations on proceedings against personal representative
30.1-21-06 (3‑1006) Limitations on actions and proceedings against distributees
30.1-21-07 (3‑1007) Certificate discharging liens securing fiduciary performance
30.1-21-08 (3‑1008) Subsequent administration ‑ Fee

Chapter 30.1-22 - Compromise of Controversies
Section Section Name
30.1-22-01 (3‑1101) Effect of approval of agreements involving trusts, inalienable interests, or interest of third persons
30.1-22-02 (3‑1102) Procedure for securing court approval of compromise

Chapter 30.1-23 - Collection by Affidavit - Administration for Small Estates
Section Section Name
30.1-23-01 (3‑1201) Collection of personal property by affidavit
30.1-23-02 (3‑1202) Effect of affidavit
30.1-23-03 (3‑1203) Small estates ‑ Summary administrative procedure
30.1-23-04 (3‑1204) Small estate ‑ Closing by sworn statement of personal representative
30.1-23-05 Will searches, burial documents procurement, and inventory of contents

Chapter 30.1-24 - Definitions - Powers of Foreign Personal Representatives
Section Section Name
30.1-24-01 (4‑101) Definitions
30.1-24-02 (4‑201) Payment of debt and delivery of property to domiciliary foreign personal representative without local administration
30.1-24-03 (4‑202) Payment or delivery discharges
30.1-24-04 (4‑203) Resident creditor notice
30.1-24-05 (4‑204) Proof of authority ‑ Bond
30.1-24-06 (4‑205) Powers
30.1-24-07 (4‑206) Power of representatives in transition
30.1-24-08 (4‑207) Ancillary and other local administrations ‑ Provisions governing

Chapter 30.1-25 - Foreign Representatives - Judgments and Personal Representatives
Section Section Name
30.1-25-01 (4‑301) Jurisdiction by act of foreign personal representative
30.1-25-02 (4‑302) Jurisdiction by act of decedent
30.1-25-03 (4‑303) Service on foreign personal representative
30.1-25-04 (4‑401) Effect of adjudication for or against personal representative

Chapter 30.1-26 - General Provisions
Section Section Name
30.1-26-01 (5‑101) Definitions and use of terms
30.1-26-02 (5‑102) Jurisdiction of subject matter ‑ Consolidation of proceedings
30.1-26-03 (5‑103) Facility of payment or delivery
30.1-26-04 (5‑104) Delegation of powers by parent or guardian

Chapter 30.1-27 - Guardians of Minors
Section Section Name
30.1-27-01 (5‑201) Status of guardian of minor ‑ General
30.1-27-02 (5‑202) Testamentary appointment of guardian of minor
30.1-27-03 (5‑203) Objection by minor of fourteen or older to testamentary appointment
30.1-27-04 (5‑204) Court appointment of guardian of minor ‑ Conditions for appointment
30.1-27-05 (5‑205) Jurisdiction and venue
30.1-27-06 (5‑206) Court appointment of guardian ad litem ‑ Approval of acceptance of testamentary appointment
30.1-27-07 (5‑207) Objection to the appointment of the testamentary guardian of minor ‑ Procedure
30.1-27-08 (5‑208) Acceptance of appointment
30.1-27-09 (5‑209) Powers and duties of guardian of minor
30.1-27-10 (5‑210) Termination of appointment of guardian ‑ General
30.1-27-11 (5‑211) Proceedings subsequent to approval or findings ‑ Transfer to juvenile court
30.1-27-12 (5‑212) Resignation or removal proceedings

Chapter 30.1-28 - Guardians of Incapacitated Persons
Section Section Name
30.1-28-01 (5‑301) Testamentary appointment of guardian for incapacitated person
30.1-28-02 (5‑302) Venue
30.1-28-03 (5‑303) Procedure for court appointment of a guardian of an incapacitated person
30.1-28-03.1 Confidentiality ‑ Reports ‑ Personal information
30.1-28-03.2 Authorization of a single transaction to sell, encumber, or transfer ownership of real or personal property of the ward
30.1-28-03.3 Guardianship proceedings for minor becoming an incapacitated adult
30.1-28-04 (5‑304) Findings ‑ Order of appointment
30.1-28-05 (5‑305) Acceptance of appointment ‑ Consent to jurisdiction ‑ Order ‑ Letters of guardianship
30.1-28-06 (5‑306) Termination of guardianship
30.1-28-07 (5‑307) Change in or termination of guardianship
30.1-28-07.1 Removal, resignation, or death of guardian ‑ Appointment of successor guardian
30.1-28-08 (5‑308) Visitor in guardianship proceedings
30.1-28-09 (5‑309) Notices in guardianship proceedings
30.1-28-09.1 Notices in guardianship proceedings subsequent to appointment
30.1-28-10 (5‑310) Temporary guardians
30.1-28-10.1 Emergency guardian
30.1-28-11 (5‑311) Who may be guardian ‑ Priorities
30.1-28-12 (5‑312) General powers and duties of guardian ‑ Liability
30.1-28-12.1 Annual reports and accounts ‑ Failure of guardian to file
30.1-28-12.2 Restrictions on visitation, communication, and interaction with the ward ‑ Removal of restriction
30.1-28-13 (5‑313) Proceedings subsequent to appointment ‑ Venue
30.1-28-14 Guardianships established before July 1, 1990
30.1-28-15 Appointment of successor guardian
30.1-28-16 Court-authorized involuntary treatment with prescribed medication
30.1-28-17 Involuntary treatment with prescribed medication hearing
30.1-28-18 Length of involuntary treatment with prescribed medication and continuing treatment orders
30.1-28-19 Application

Chapter 30.1-29 - Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
Section Section Name
30.1-29-01 (5‑401) Protective proceedings - Burden of proof
30.1-29-02 (5‑402) Protective proceedings ‑ Jurisdiction of affairs of protected persons
30.1-29-03 (5‑403) Venue
30.1-29-04 (5‑404) Original petition for appointment or protective order
30.1-29-05 (5‑405) Notice
30.1-29-05.1 Notices in conservatorship proceedings subsequent to appointment
30.1-29-06 (5‑406) Protective proceedings ‑ Request for notice ‑ Interested person
30.1-29-07 (5‑407) Procedure concerning hearing and order on original petition
30.1-29-07.1 Confidentiality ‑ Reports ‑ Personal information
30.1-29-08 (5‑408) Permissible court orders
30.1-29-09 (5‑409) Protective arrangements and single transactions authorized
30.1-29-10 (5‑410) Who may be appointed conservator ‑ Priorities
30.1-29-11 (5‑411) Bond
30.1-29-12 (5‑412) Terms and requirements of bonds
30.1-29-13 (5‑413) Acceptance of appointment ‑ Consent to jurisdiction
30.1-29-14 (5‑414) Compensation and expense
30.1-29-15 (5‑415) Death, resignation, or removal of conservator
30.1-29-16 (5‑416) Petitions for orders subsequent to appointment
30.1-29-17 (5‑417) General duty of conservator
30.1-29-18 (5‑418) Inventory and records
30.1-29-19 (5‑419) Annual reports and accounts
30.1-29-20 (5‑420) Conservators ‑ Title by appointment
30.1-29-20.1 Emergency conservator
30.1-29-21 (5‑421) Recording of conservator's letters
30.1-29-22 (5‑422) Authorization of single transaction to sell real property of the protected person
30.1-29-23 (5‑423) Persons dealing with conservators ‑ Protection
30.1-29-24 (5‑424) Powers of conservator in administration
30.1-29-25 (5‑425) Distributive duties and powers of conservator
30.1-29-26 (5‑426) Enlargement or limitation of powers of conservator
30.1-29-27 (5‑427) Preservation of estate plan
30.1-29-28 (5‑428) Claims against protected person ‑ Enforcement
30.1-29-29 (5‑429) Individual liability of conservator
30.1-29-30 (5‑430) Termination of proceeding
30.1-29-31 (5‑431) Payment of debt and delivery of property to foreign conservator without local proceedings
30.1-29-32 (5‑432) Delivery to foreign conservator

Chapter 30.1-30 - Uniform Durable Power of Attorney Act
Section Section Name
30.1-30-01 (5‑501) Definition
30.1-30-02 (5‑502) Durable power of attorney not affected by disability or lapse of time
30.1-30-03 (5‑503) Relation of attorney in fact to court‑appointed fiduciary
30.1-30-04 (5‑504) Power of attorney not revoked until notice
30.1-30-05 (5‑505) Proof of continuance of durable and other powers of attorney by affidavit
30.1-30-06 Gifts under power of attorney

Chapter 30.1-31 - Nonprobate Transfers on Death
Section Section Name
30.1-31-01 (6‑101) Nonprobate transfers on death
30.1-31-02 (6‑201) Definitions
30.1-31-03 (6‑202) Limitation on scope of sections 30.1‑31‑02 through 30.1‑31‑20
30.1-31-04 (6‑203) Types of account ‑ Existing accounts
30.1-31-05 (6‑204) Forms
30.1-31-06 (6‑205) Designation of agent
30.1-31-07 (6‑206) Applicability of sections 30.1‑31‑02 through 30.1‑31‑20
30.1-31-08 (6‑211) Ownership during lifetime
30.1-31-09 (6‑212) Rights at death
30.1-31-10 (6‑213) Alteration of rights
30.1-31-11 (6‑214) Accounts and transfers nontestamentary
30.1-31-12 (6‑215) Rights of creditors and others
30.1-31-13 (6‑216) Community property and tenancy by the entireties
30.1-31-14 (6‑221) Authority of financial institution
30.1-31-15 (6‑222) Payment on multiple‑party account
30.1-31-16 (6‑223) Payment on P.O.D designation
30.1-31-17 (6‑224) Payment to designated agent
30.1-31-18 (6‑225) Payment to minor
30.1-31-19 (6‑226) Discharge
30.1-31-20 (6‑227) Setoff
30.1-31-21 (6‑301) Definitions
30.1-31-22 (6‑302) Registration in beneficiary form ‑ Sole or joint tenancy ownership
30.1-31-23 (6‑303) Registration in beneficiary form ‑ Applicable law
30.1-31-24 (6‑304) Origination of registration in beneficiary form
30.1-31-25 (6‑305) Form of registration in beneficiary form
30.1-31-26 (6‑306) Effect of registration in beneficiary form
30.1-31-27 (6‑307) Ownership on death of owner
30.1-31-28 (6‑308) Protection of registering entity
30.1-31-29 (6‑309) Nontestamentary transfer on death
30.1-31-30 (6‑310) Terms, conditions, and forms for registration
Chapter 30.1-32 - Trust Registration [Repealed]

Chapter 30.1-32.1 - Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act
Section Section Name
30.1-32.1-01 Definitions
30.1-32.1-02 Transfer on death deed authorized
30.1-32.1-03 Transfer on death deed revocable
30.1-32.1-04 Transfer on death deed nontestamentary
30.1-32.1-05 Capacity of transferor
30.1-32.1-06 Requirements
30.1-32.1-07 Notice, delivery, acceptance, and consideration not required
30.1-32.1-08 Revocation by instrument authorized - Revocation by act not permitted
30.1-32.1-09 Effect of transfer on death deed during transferor's life
30.1-32.1-10 Effect of transfer on death deed at transferor's death
30.1-32.1-11 Disclaimer
30.1-32.1-12 Liability for creditor claims and statutory allowances
30.1-32.1-13 Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
30.1-32.1-14 Application
Chapter 30.1-33 - Jurisdiction of Court Concerning Trusts [Repealed] Chapter 30.1-34 - Duties and Liabilities of Trustees [Repealed]

Chapter 30.1-35 - Effective Date - Transition
Section Section Name
30.1-35-01 Time of taking effect ‑ Provisions for transition

Chapter 30.1-36 - Supported Decisionmaking Agreements
Section Section Name
30.1-36-01 Definitions
30.1-36-02 Confidential information
30.1-36-03 Supporter ‑ Liability
30.1-36-04 Formalities ‑ Effects
30.1-36-05 Termination
30.1-36-06 Confidential documents, records, and information
30.1-36-07 Witnesses
30.1-36-08 Reliance on agreement ‑ Limitation of liability

Chapter 30.1-37 - Uniform Electronic Wills Act
Section Section Name
30.1-37-01 Definitions
30.1-37-02 Law applicable to electronic will ‑ Principles of equity
30.1-37-03 Choice of law regarding execution
30.1-37-04 Execution of electronic will
30.1-37-05 Revocation
30.1-37-06 Electronic will attested and made self‑proving at time of execution
30.1-37-07 Certification of paper copy

Title 31 - Judicial Proof

Chapter 31-01 - Witnesses, Their Qualifications, Rights, and Duties
Section Section Name
31-01-01 Persons competent to testify as witnesses generally ‑ Exception
31-01-02 Competency of husband or wife as witness ‑ Communications made during marriage ‑ Exceptions
31-01-03 Competency of party or officers of corporate party as to transactions or conversations with decedent ‑ Exceptions
31-01-04 When husband or wife may testify to transactions and conversations had with deceased spouse
31-01-05 When transactions or conversations with decedent may be testified to by party to action
31-01-06 Public officers cannot testify regarding confidential communications
31-01-06.1 Counselors shall be immune from disclosing information given by pupils
31-01-06.2 Disclosure of news sources and information required only on court order
31-01-06.3 Addiction counselor ‑ Client privilege ‑ Definitions
31-01-06.4 General rule of privilege
31-01-06.5 Who may claim the privilege
31-01-06.6 Exceptions to the privilege
31-01-07 Act constituting consent to disclosure of confidential communications
31-01-08 When conviction of perjury or subornation thereof disqualifies witness ‑ Effect on innocent rights if received
31-01-09 Privilege against self‑incrimination ‑ Grant of immunity
31-01-10 Presiding judge or any juror may be called as a witness
31-01-11 Interpreter for witness ‑ When required ‑ How subpoenaed ‑ Oath or affirmation
31-01-12 Fees for interpreters
31-01-13 Places where persons may be compelled to attend as witnesses in civil matters
31-01-14 Places where persons may be compelled to attend as witnesses in criminal matters
31-01-15 Witness exempt from suit out of county
31-01-16 Compensation and mileage and travel expense of witness
31-01-16.1 Witness fees and expenses of municipal police officers
31-01-16.2 Compensation of municipal court witnesses
31-01-17 Duplicate witness fees not permissible
31-01-18 Expenses of witness paid by city or state upon court order in criminal or municipal court action
31-01-19 Witness for indigent defendants subpoenaed and paid by city, county, or state under court order in criminal or municipal court action
31-01-20 Advance payment of fees ‑ Return of service of subpoena to state demand and nonpayment
31-01-21 Fees may be demanded daily by witness
31-01-22 Oath of witness
Chapter 31-02 - Examination of Adverse Parties [Superseded by North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure]

Chapter 31-03 - Means of Compelling Attendance of Witnesses
Section Section Name
31-03-01 Subpoena defined
31-03-02 Requisites of subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum
31-03-03 Form for subpoena duces tecum
31-03-04 Form of subpoena in criminal actions
31-03-05 Who to issue subpoenas
31-03-06 Issuance of subpoenas by persons authorized to take depositions
31-03-07 Issuance of subpoenas by magistrate in criminal proceedings
31-03-08 Issuance of subpoena by state's attorneys
31-03-09 Court clerks required to issue blank subpoenas for defendants
31-03-10 Who may make service of subpoena
31-03-11 Methods of service of subpoena ‑ Exception
31-03-12 Service of subpoena by mail, telegraph, or telephone
31-03-13 Service of subpoenas ‑ Proof ‑ Peace officers required to make
31-03-14 Contempt and manner of punishment for failure to obey subpoena, to be sworn, or to testify
31-03-15 Civil penalty for failure to obey subpoena when called for defendant in criminal action
31-03-16 Prisoners may be ordered to appear as witnesses ‑ Depositions
31-03-17 Prisoner in custody of officer while deposition is taken ‑ Officer to provide facilities for taking deposition
31-03-18 Attendance of prisoners as witnesses for state in criminal actions ‑ How effected
31-03-19 Undertaking for appearance of material witness for state who appeared at preliminary examination ‑ Minors
31-03-20 Undertaking for appearance of material witness for state ‑ When required ‑ Procedure for requiring
31-03-21 When confinement of material witness for state permitted
31-03-22 Conditional examinations of witness
31-03-23 Forfeiture of undertaking by witness
31-03-24 Fees for witnesses who have been confined may be allowed ‑ Amount allowable
31-03-25 Summoning witness in this state to testify in another state
31-03-26 Summons issued to compel witness to appear in another state
31-03-27 Mileage and witness fees of witness summoned to another state ‑ Failure to appear ‑ Penalty
31-03-28 Witness from another state summoned to testify in this state
31-03-29 Mileage and fees of witness from another state ‑ Length of time to remain in state
31-03-30 Witness coming into state ‑ Exemption from arrest and service of process
31-03-31 Witness passing through state to testify in other state exempt from arrest and service of process

Chapter 31-04 - General Provisions
Section Section Name
31-04-01 Methods of taking testimony of witnesses
31-04-02 Affidavit defined
31-04-03 Deposition defined
31-04-04 Oral examination defined
31-04-04.1 Videotaped statement of child sexual offense victim ‑ Criteria for admission as evidence
31-04-04.2 Use of audiovisual equipment for the testimony of minors or disabled adult witnesses
31-04-05 Use of affidavits
31-04-06 How proof of publication made
31-04-07 Where and how affidavits may be made
31-04-08 Procedure for securing affidavit of person refusing to make the same
31-04-09 No title required to affidavits
31-04-10 Form and contents of certificate for certifying copies to be used as evidence
31-04-11 Mediation ‑ Inadmissibility of evidence ‑ Exception
31-04-12 Expressions of empathy
Chapter 31-05 - Depositions in Civil Actions [Superseded by North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure] Chapter 31-06 - Depositions in Criminal Actions [Superseded by North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure] Chapter 31-07 - Perpetuation of Testimony [Superseded by North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure]

Chapter 31-08 - Private Records and Writings
Section Section Name
31-08-01 Admissibility in evidence of business records ‑ Term business defined ‑ Exception
31-08-01.1 Certain copies of business and public records admissible in evidence
31-08-01.2 Medical records authentication
31-08-01.3 Medical records recording
31-08-02 Proof of witnessed written instruments
31-08-02.1 Handwriting admissible in evidence for comparison
31-08-03 Proof of writing by admission of genuineness ‑ Effect of refusal to give admission
31-08-04 How copy or inspection of writing in hands of adverse party obtainable ‑ Effect of refusal to give
31-08-05 Statistical tables admissible to establish life expectancy
31-08-06 When instruments affecting real property, or records or copies of records thereof, admissible in evidence
31-08-07 Copies of statements to be provided ‑ When statement admissible

Chapter 31-08.1 - Uniform Preservation of Private Business Records Act
Section Section Name
31-08.1-01 Definitions
31-08.1-02 Period of preservation
31-08.1-03 Preservation of reproductions
31-08.1-04 Destruction of records by state officers

Chapter 31-09 - Public Documents, Records, and Writings
Section Section Name
31-09-01 Statutes, codes, decisions, when admissible as evidence of laws of foreign jurisdictions
31-09-01.1 Reciprocal enforcement of tax statutes
31-09-02 When copies of records and proceedings of federal, state, and territorial courts admissible in evidence
31-09-03 Stenographic report or transcript as evidence
31-09-04 How judicial record of foreign country proved
31-09-05 Certified transcript of judge's record admissible in courts of county
31-09-06 Certified transcript of county judge's record admissible in courts of other counties
31-09-07 Clerk of court ‑ Certificate to official acts of judge
31-09-08 Entries in official books or records constitute prima facie evidence
31-09-09 Entries made by or by direction of officers or boards constitute prima facie evidence
31-09-10 Method of proving official documents
31-09-11 Official reports or findings of fact admissible in evidence
31-09-12 Cross‑examination of person making reports or findings or person furnishing information used therein

Chapter 31-10 - Judicial Notice
Section Section Name
31-10-01 Evidence of facts judicially noted not required ‑ How judges familiarized with such facts
31-10-02 Facts subject to judicial notice
31-10-03 Foreign laws ‑ Those judicially noted ‑ How court familiarized with ‑ Reviewable
31-10-04 Evidence of foreign laws admissible ‑ Notice to adverse party of reliance on foreign laws
31-10-05 Foreign laws not judicially noted constitute issue for court

Chapter 31-11 - Presumptions, Maxims, and Estoppels
Section Section Name
31-11-01 Presumptions ‑ When controvertible ‑ When jury bound to follow
31-11-02 Conclusive presumptions
31-11-03 Disputable presumptions
31-11-04 Presumption of death as to estates in real property
31-11-04.1 Finding of death under Federal Missing Persons Act prima facie evidence
31-11-04.2 Other findings under Federal Missing Persons Act as prima facie evidence
31-11-04.3 Reports and copies deemed signed by authorized officer
31-11-05 Maxims of jurisprudence ‑ How to be used and applied ‑ List
31-11-06 Estoppel by declaration, act, or omission
31-11-07 Tenant estopped from denying landlord's title
Chapter 31-12 - No Sufficient Evidence of Survivorship [Superseded by North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure]

Chapter 31-13 - DNA Analysis
Section Section Name
31-13-01 Definitions
31-13-02 DNA testing ‑ Admissibility as evidence
31-13-03 Individuals to be tested ‑ Costs
31-13-04 DNA testing ‑ Procedure ‑ Immunity
31-13-05 DNA database established ‑ How utilized
31-13-06 Confidentiality of records
31-13-07 Removal of DNA profiles from database
31-13-08 Rules
31-13-09 DNA profiles to be available to law enforcement ‑ Penalty
31-13-10 Tampering with DNA sample testing - Penalty

Chapter 31-14 - Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act
Section Section Name
31-14-01 Definitions
31-14-02 Applicability
31-14-03 Validity of unsworn declaration
31-14-04 Required medium
31-14-05 Form of unsworn declaration
31-14-06 Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

Chapter 31-15 - Uniform Unsworn Domestic Declarations Act
Section Section Name
31-15-01 Definitions
31-15-02 Applicability
31-15-03 Validity of unsworn declaration
31-15-04 Required medium
31-15-05 Form of unsworn declaration
31-15-06 Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

Title 32 - Judicial Remedies

Chapter 32-01 - General Provisions
Section Section Name
32-01-01 Remedies ‑ Classification
32-01-02 Action defined
32-01-03 Actions ‑ Classification
32-01-04 Special proceeding defined
32-01-05 Criminal action defined
32-01-06 Civil action defined
32-01-07 Process in civil action
32-01-08 Civil and criminal remedies not merged
32-01-09 Civil action ‑ One form ‑ Plaintiff and defendant defined
32-01-10 Provisional remedies classified
32-01-11 Compensation for violation of private rights ‑ Other relief, when
32-01-12 Conditions of relief from forfeiture
32-01-13 How special issues not made by pleadings are tried

Chapter 32-02 - Qualifications of Sureties
Section Section Name
32-02-01 Qualifications of sureties ‑ Personal
32-02-02 Exception to sureties
32-02-03 Notice of justification
32-02-04 Attendance of witnesses
32-02-05 Examination of sureties
32-02-06 Finding by judge
32-02-07 New bond may be furnished

Chapter 32-03 - Damages and Compensatory Relief
Section Section Name
32-03-01 Damages for any injury
32-03-02 Detriment defined
32-03-03 Damages resulting after action commenced
32-03-04 Interest on damages
32-03-05 When interest in discretion of court or jury
32-03-06 When accepting principal waives interest
32-03-07 When court or jury may give exemplary damages
32-03-08 When minor or incompetent subjected to exemplary damages
32-03-09 Measure of damages for breach of contract ‑ Damages must be certain
32-03-09.1 Measure of damages for injury to property not arising from contract
32-03-09.2 Liability for willful damages to property
32-03-10 Damages for breach of obligation to pay money
32-03-11 Damages for breach of covenants in grants
32-03-12 Damages for breach of covenant against encumbrances
32-03-13 Damages for breach of agreement to convey realty
32-03-14 Damages for breach of agreement to buy realty
32-03-15 Damages for breach of carrier's obligation to accept freight, messages, or passengers
32-03-16 Damages for breach of carrier's obligation to deliver freight
32-03-17 Damages for carrier's delay
32-03-18 Damages for breach of warranty of agent's authority
32-03-19 Damages for breach of promise to marry
32-03-20 Measure of damages for tort
32-03-21 Damages for wrongful occupation of realty
32-03-22 Damages for willful detention of realty
32-03-23 Damages for conversion of personalty
32-03-24 Presumption of damages cannot be repelled
32-03-25 Damages recoverable by lienholder
32-03-26 Damages for seduction
32-03-27 Damages for tenant's failure to surrender premises
32-03-28 Damages for tenant's willful holding over
32-03-29 Damages for forcible exclusion from realty
32-03-30 Damages for certain injuries to timber
32-03-31 What value of property to seller deemed to be
32-03-32 What value of property to buyer or owner deemed to be
32-03-33 When peculiar value to person deemed value
32-03-34 Value of title papers
32-03-35 Damages prescribed by this chapter exclude exemplary damages
32-03-36 Recovery not more than gained by performance
32-03-37 Damages must be reasonable
32-03-38 Nominal damages
32-03-39 Parental responsibility for minor children ‑ Recovery limitations
32-03-40 Emergency treatment by firemen, policemen, or peace officers
32-03-41 Immunity for mitigating hazardous materials discharge ‑ Exceptions
32-03-42 Limited liability for gratuitous health care provided amateur athletes
32-03-43 Wrongful life action prohibited ‑ Definition
32-03-44 Immunity of officers, directors, and trustees of nonprofit organizations
32-03-45 Immunity of volunteers providing services for nonprofit organizations
32-03-46 Immunity of volunteer athletic coaches and officials
32-03-47 Definitions ‑ Voluntary engineering services ‑ Immunity
32-03-48 Definitions
32-03-49 Immunity from liability
32-03-50 Confidentiality of critical incident stress management team proceedings and records
32-03-51 Limited liability of owner or operator of railroad
32-03-52 Damages for fraudulent use of social security number ‑ Attorney's fees
32-03-53 Damage or destruction of crops, livestock, or commodities ‑ Damages
32-03-54 Limited liability ‑ Firearms
32-03-55 Immunity for report of suspected exploitation of disabled or vulnerable elderly adult
32-03-56 Immunity for theft of anhydrous ammonia
32-03-57 Liquefied petroleum gas dealers immunity from civil liability
32-03-57.1 Behavior health instruction ‑ Immunity from civil liability
32-03-58 Distribution of intimate images without or against consent ‑ Remedies

Chapter 32-03.1 - Good Samaritan Act
Section Section Name
32-03.1-01 Definitions
32-03.1-02 Actions barred
32-03.1-02.1 Emergency obstetrical services
32-03.1-02.2 Immunity for a licensed health care provider who provides volunteer medical care at free clinics ‑ Immunity for persons offering wholesome food or grocery product
32-03.1-02.3 Automated external defibrillators ‑ Liability limited
32-03.1-03 Criminal immunity
32-03.1-04 Fees or reimbursement for aid
32-03.1-05 Exceptions
32-03.1-06 Limited repealer
32-03.1-07 Costs and fees
32-03.1-08 Actions not barred

Chapter 32-03.2 - Fault, Damages, and Payments
Section Section Name
32-03.2-01 Definition
32-03.2-02 Modified comparative fault
32-03.2-02.1 Automobile accident damage liability
32-03.2-03 Pure comparative fault ‑ Product liability actions
32-03.2-04 Economic and noneconomic damages for wrongful death or injury to person
32-03.2-05 Separate finding on damages
32-03.2-06 Reduction for collateral source payments
32-03.2-07 Pleading of damages
32-03.2-08 Review of reasonableness of economic damages
32-03.2-09 Periodic payments for continuing custodial care
32-03.2-10 Nondisclosure of reduction for collateral source payments
32-03.2-11 When court or jury may give exemplary damages
32-03.2-12 Post-trial review

Chapter 32-03.3 - Charitable Organization Immunity
Section Section Name
32-03.3-01 Definitions
32-03.3-02 Liability of charitable organizations ‑ Limitations ‑ Statute of limitations (Effective through June 30, 2029)

Chapter 32-03.4 - Structured Settlement Transfers
Section Section Name
32-03.4-01 Definitions
32-03.4-02 Required disclosures to payee
32-03.4-03 Approval of transfers of structured settlement payment rights
32-03.4-04 Effects of transfer of structured settlement payment rights
32-03.4-05 Procedure for approval of transfers
32-03.4-06 No waiver by payee
32-03.4-07 Disputes decided under state law
32-03.4-08 Life‑contingent payments not to be transferred ‑ Exception
32-03.4-09 No payee liability for failure to comply with chapter
32-03.4-10 Effect of chapter on existing laws and transfer agreements
32-03.4-11 Transferee solely responsible for certain requirements
32-03.4-12 Penalty
32-03.4-13 Applicability of chapter

Chapter 32-04 - Specific Relief
Section Section Name
32-04-01 When specific relief given
32-04-02 How specific relief given
32-04-03 Specific relief not given to enforce penal law
32-04-04 Method of recovering real property
32-04-05 Method of recovering personal property
32-04-06 Specific delivery of personal property compellable
32-04-07 When specific performance compelled
32-04-08 Remedy of specific performance must be mutual
32-04-09 Presumption as to relief for not transferring property
32-04-10 Specific performance compelled though contract signed only by one
32-04-11 Contracts compelled though penalty imposed or damages liquidated
32-04-12 What obligations cannot be enforced specifically
32-04-13 When specific performance cannot be enforced against one
32-04-14 When specific performance cannot be enforced in favor of one
32-04-15 Effect of imperfect title
32-04-16 When enforced against subsequent holder
32-04-17 Revision of contract for fraud or mistake
32-04-18 Intention to make equitable agreement presumed
32-04-19 Court may inquire what instrument was intended to mean
32-04-20 Contract first revised then enforced
32-04-21 When rescission of contract adjudged
32-04-22 Rescission not adjudged for mere mistake
32-04-23 Compensation may be required
32-04-24 When cancellation of instrument adjudged
32-04-25 Partial cancellation

Chapter 32-05 - Preventive Relief
Section Section Name
32-05-01 When preventive relief given
32-05-02 Preventive relief not given to enforce penal law
32-05-03 How preventive relief given
32-05-04 When final injunction granted
32-05-05 When injunction not granted

Chapter 32-06 - Injunction
Section Section Name
32-06-01 Injunction by order
32-06-02 Injunction ‑ In what cases granted
32-06-03 Injunction ‑ When granted ‑ Limitation
32-06-04 When injunction allowed after answer
32-06-05 Security upon an injunction ‑ Damages
32-06-06 Order to show cause
32-06-07 Restraining orders ‑ When issued
32-06-08 Injunction against corporation or limited liability company ‑ When granted
32-06-09 Application to vacate ‑ When injunction granted without notice
32-06-10 Counteraffidavits to vacate injunction
32-06-11 Restraining orders ‑ Orders to show cause ‑ Motions

Chapter 32-07 - Claim and Delivery
Section Section Name
32-07-01 Plaintiff may claim immediate delivery
32-07-02 Plaintiff's affidavit
32-07-03 Requisition to sheriff
32-07-04 Security by plaintiff
32-07-05 Exceptions by defendant to sufficiency of sureties or amount of undertaking
32-07-06 Redelivery to defendant
32-07-07 Justification
32-07-08 Concealed property
32-07-09 Keeping property
32-07-10 Claim by third person
32-07-11 Papers filed with clerk
32-07-12 Specific personal property ‑ Jury to find value and damages

Chapter 32-07.1 - Crime Profits Recovery
Section Section Name
32-07.1-01 Profits from the crime of a felon ‑ Definitions ‑ Action to recover profits from the crime ‑ Violations ‑ Remedies cumulative ‑ Limitations of actions
Chapter 32-08 - Attachment [Repealed]

Chapter 32-08.1 - Attachment
Section Section Name
32-08.1-01 Attachment availability
32-08.1-02 Issuance of writ ‑ Hearing and notice requirement ‑ Form and contents
32-08.1-02.1 Prehearing attachment ‑ Issuance of order ‑ Notice of hearing
32-08.1-03 Basis for attachment
32-08.1-04 Amendment to affidavit
32-08.1-05 Bond ‑ Justification
32-08.1-06 Additional security
32-08.1-07 Officer's return ‑ Action on bond
32-08.1-08 Directions to sheriff ‑ Several writs ‑ Limitations on seizure
32-08.1-09 Attachment of real estate
32-08.1-10 What may be attached ‑ How attached
32-08.1-11 Indemnity to sheriff
32-08.1-12 Sale of perishable property attached or garnished
32-08.1-13 Care of property ‑ Collection of debts
32-08.1-14 Bond for release of property ‑ Estoppel
32-08.1-15 Exception to defendant's sureties ‑ Release of property ‑ Costs
32-08.1-16 Vacation or modification of writ
32-08.1-17 Answer to writ ‑ Trial
32-08.1-18 Trial or special answer
32-08.1-19 Damages ‑ When defendant to recover
32-08.1-20 Return of property ‑ Damages on dismissal ‑ Entry in recorder's office
32-08.1-21 Judgment for plaintiff ‑ How satisfied
32-08.1-22 Action by sheriff ‑ Who to prosecute
32-08.1-23 Execution after defendant's death
32-08.1-24 Stranger may intervene
Chapter 32-09 - Garnishment [Repealed]

Chapter 32-09.1 - Garnishment
Section Section Name
32-09.1-01 Definitions
32-09.1-02 Creditors may proceed by garnishment
32-09.1-03 Restriction on garnishment of earnings
32-09.1-04 Notice before garnishment of earnings ‑ Notice of renewal of garnishment of earnings
32-09.1-05 Service on office of management and budget ‑ Fees
32-09.1-06 Garnishee summons
32-09.1-07 Form of summons and notice
32-09.1-08 Service
32-09.1-09 Disclosure
32-09.1-10 Disclosure fees
32-09.1-11 Effect of disclosure
32-09.1-12 Oral disclosure ‑ Supplemental complaint
32-09.1-13 Third party may intervene
32-09.1-14 Default
32-09.1-15 Judgment against garnishee
32-09.1-16 Minimum judgment
32-09.1-17 Discharge not a bar
32-09.1-18 Discharge from employment for garnishment or execution prohibited
32-09.1-19 Garnishments ‑ Minimal amount ‑ Disclosure
32-09.1-20 Termination of garnishment
32-09.1-21 Continuing lien on wages
32-09.1-22 Claim of exemptions ‑ How made
32-09.1-23 Claim of exemptions ‑ When heard

Chapter 32-10 - Receivers
Section Section Name
32-10-01 Receiver ‑ When appointed
32-10-02 Who may be receiver ‑ Undertaking by applicant
32-10-03 Qualification of receiver
32-10-04 Powers
32-10-05 Investment of funds on consent

Chapter 32-10.1 - Uniform Commercial Real Estate Receivership Act
Section Section Name
32-10.1-01 Definitions
32-10.1-02 Notice and opportunity for hearing
32-10.1-03 Scope ‑ Exclusions
32-10.1-04 Power of court
32-10.1-05 Appointment of receiver
32-10.1-06 Disqualification from appointment as receiver ‑ Disclosure of interest
32-10.1-07 Receiver's bond ‑ Alternative security
32-10.1-08 Status of receiver as lien creditor
32-10.1-09 Security agreement covering after-acquired property
32-10.1-10 Collection and turnover of receivership property
32-10.1-11 Powers and duties of receiver
32-10.1-12 Duties of owner
32-10.1-13 Stay ‑ Injunction
32-10.1-14 Engagement and compensation of professional
32-10.1-15 Use or transfer of receivership property not in ordinary course of business
32-10.1-16 Executory contract
32-10.1-17 Defenses and immunities of receiver
32-10.1-18 Interim report of receiver
32-10.1-19 Notice of appointment ‑ Claim against receivership ‑ Distribution to creditors
32-10.1-20 Fees and expenses
32-10.1-21 Removal of receiver ‑ Replacement ‑ Termination of receivership
32-10.1-22 Final report of receiver ‑ Discharge
32-10.1-23 Receivership in another state ‑ Ancillary proceeding
32-10.1-24 Effect of enforcement by mortgagee
32-10.1-25 Uniformity of application and construction
32-10.1-26 Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

Chapter 32-11 - Deposit
Section Section Name
32-11-01 What subject to order of deposit
32-11-02 Voluntary deposit in court of property adversely claimed
32-11-03 Disobedience ‑ Contempt
32-11-04 Defendant's admissions

Chapter 32-12 - Actions by and Against State
Section Section Name
32-12-01 Action to annul patent ‑ Duty of attorney general
32-12-02 Action against state ‑ When authorized ‑ Where brought ‑ Undertaking for costs
32-12-03 Claim presented and refused before action brought
32-12-04 How judgment collected
32-12-05 Claims resulting from year 2000 date change computer failures prohibited

Chapter 32-12.1 - Governmental Liability
Section Section Name
32-12.1-01 Legislative intent
32-12.1-02 Definitions
32-12.1-03 Liability of political subdivisions ‑ Limitations (Effective through June 30, 2026)
32-12.1-04 Political subdivision to be named in action ‑ Personal liability of employees ‑ Indemnification of claims and final judgments
32-12.1-05 Liability insurance policy coverage
32-12.1-06 Statement to commissioner
32-12.1-07 Authorized insurance
32-12.1-08 Political subdivision risk funding
32-12.1-09 Duties of insurance commissioner
32-12.1-10 Statute of limitations
32-12.1-11 Judgment against political subdivision ‑ Levy authority ‑ Additional tax levy for insured subdivisions
32-12.1-12 Compromise of judgments against political subdivisions ‑ Tax levy to pay reduced judgment ‑ Tax limitations not applicable
32-12.1-13 Bonds may be issued to pay compromised amount ‑ Regulations governing
32-12.1-14 Levy of tax to pay principal and interest of bonds ‑ Duty of county auditor
32-12.1-15 State agencies authorized to purchase insurance and participate in government self‑insurance pools ‑ Approval by insurance commissioner

Chapter 32-12.2 - Claims Against the State
Section Section Name
32-12.2-01 Definitions
32-12.2-02 Liability of the state ‑ Limitations ‑ Statute of limitations (Effective through June 30, 2026)
32-12.2-03 State to be named in action ‑ Personal liability and defense of employees ‑ Indemnification of claims and final judgments
32-12.2-04 Notice required ‑ Payment of claims
32-12.2-05 Arbitration of claims
32-12.2-06 Liability insurance ‑ Reinsurance
32-12.2-07 Risk management fund ‑ Appropriation
32-12.2-08 Duties of director of the office of management and budget
32-12.2-09 Insurance no waiver of immunity
32-12.2-10 Eleventh Amendment immunity preserved
32-12.2-11 Certain records relating to claims against the state or state employees privileged and exempt from open records law
32-12.2-12 State agency loss control committee records and meetings privileged and exempt from open records and open meetings law
32-12.2-13 Contract between the state and a political subdivision
32-12.2-14 Risk management motor vehicle crash review
32-12.2-15 Contracts limiting liability to the state
32-12.2-16 Ratifying contracts limiting liability to the state
32-12.2-17 Indemnification and insurance requirements in state contracts
32-12.2-18 Student required driving in educational programs
32-12.2-19 Data breach response and remediation costs

Chapter 32-13 - Actions in Place of Scire Facias and Quo Warranto
Section Section Name
32-13-01 Remedies obtainable by action instead of writ
32-13-02 Who plaintiff
32-13-03 Who may bring action against usurping officer
32-13-04 Security for costs from private party
32-13-05 Complaint for usurping office ‑ Arrest of defendant
32-13-06 What judgment shall include
32-13-07 When claimant takes office
32-13-08 Refusal to deliver ‑ Punishment
32-13-09 Damages for usurpation
32-13-10 Joinder of several claimants
32-13-11 Judgment against intruder

Chapter 32-14 - Actions to Recover Forfeitures
Section Section Name
32-14-01 What forfeitures recoverable in civil action
32-14-02 By whom action brought
32-14-03 What complaint to allege ‑ Attachment
32-14-04 Complaint for forfeited goods
32-14-05 When forfeiture is not for specific amount
32-14-06 Judgment includes costs ‑ Commitment ‑ Execution
32-14-07 Forfeitures ‑ How recovered by city, corporation, or limited liability company
32-14-08 To whom moneys collected paid
32-14-09 Auditor to collect forfeiture from municipal judges
32-14-10 Property forfeited to state

Chapter 32-15 - Eminent Domain
Section Section Name
32-15-01 Eminent domain defined ‑ How exercised ‑ Condemnor defined ‑ Exceptions
32-15-02 Purposes for which exercised
32-15-03 What estate subject to be taken
32-15-03.1 Declaration of legislative intent
32-15-03.2 Termination of estates greater than an easement
32-15-04 What property may be taken
32-15-05 What must appear before property taken
32-15-06 Entry for making surveys
32-15-06.1 Duty to negotiate ‑ Just compensation ‑ Appraisals
32-15-06.2 Disclosures
32-15-07 Proceedings by civil action
32-15-08 Form of summons ‑ When served
32-15-09 Service by publication
32-15-10 Copy of summons served through mails
32-15-11 Service complete, when
32-15-12 When note of issue filed
32-15-13 Jury may be demanded
32-15-14 When sheriff's fees to be advanced by plaintiff ‑ Surety for jury fees
32-15-15 Note of issue, filing
32-15-16 Special term of court to hear issue
32-15-17 Issues tried at any term of court
32-15-18 What complaint must contain
32-15-19 Joinder, consolidation, and separation of proceedings
32-15-20 Who may defend
32-15-21 Power of court
32-15-22 Assessment of damages
32-15-22.1 Eminent domain ‑ Compensation for moving personal property
32-15-23 When right to damages accrues
32-15-24 When title defective
32-15-25 When judgment paid
32-15-26 Payment or deposit ‑ Proceedings annulled
32-15-27 Final order ‑ Filing
32-15-28 Public corporation bound by judgment
32-15-29 When possession taken ‑ How money paid defendant ‑ Acceptance ‑ Abandonment of defenses
32-15-30 Payment of money into court at risk of plaintiff
32-15-31 Deposit of money with state treasurer
32-15-32 Costs
32-15-33 Rules of practice
32-15-34 New trials and appeals
32-15-35 Eminent domain proceedings ‑ Costs of defendant to be paid when proceedings withdrawn or dismissed by party bringing the proceedings

Chapter 32-16 - Action for Partition of Real Property
Section Section Name
32-16-01 When may be brought
32-16-02 What complaint must show
32-16-03 Necessary parties ‑ Only interests of record
32-16-04 Lis pendens required
32-16-05 To whom summons directed
32-16-06 Service by publication ‑ Notice required
32-16-07 Requisites of answers
32-16-08 Title, proofs, and judgment
32-16-09 When partial partition adjudged
32-16-10 Referee to determine outstanding liens
32-16-11 Notice to appear before referee ‑ Service ‑ Report
32-16-12 Sale or partition
32-16-13 Method and rule of partition
32-16-14 Referee's report
32-16-15 Judgment on report ‑ Effect
32-16-16 What tenants not affected
32-16-17 Payment of expenses
32-16-18 Liens follow owner's share
32-16-19 Certain estates set off
32-16-20 How proceeds of encumbered property applied
32-16-21 Lienor having other security
32-16-22 Distribution by referee
32-16-23 Part of action continued
32-16-24 How sales made
32-16-25 Terms of sale fixed by court
32-16-26 Security for purchase money
32-16-27 Estate for life or years ‑ Compensation
32-16-28 Compensation when consent not given
32-16-29 Compensation when tenant unknown
32-16-30 Value of future estates settled by court
32-16-31 Terms of sale made known at time of sale ‑ Separate parcels
32-16-32 Who can purchase
32-16-33 Report of sale
32-16-34 Order to convey
32-16-35 Interested party may apply share on purchase price
32-16-36 Record and bar of conveyance
32-16-37 Investment of unknown owner's or nonresident's share
32-16-38 Securities taken in name of clerk
32-16-39 Securities ‑ When taken ‑ The name of parties
32-16-40 Clerk's duty
32-16-41 Compensation for inequality
32-16-42 To whom infant's share paid
32-16-43 Share of insane and incompetent
32-16-44 Guardian may consent to partition without action
32-16-45 Costs, fees, and disbursements
32-16-46 Single referee
32-16-47 Abstract of title ‑ How cost paid
32-16-48 Interest on disbursements
32-16-49 Buyouts

Chapter 32-17 - Actions to Quiet Title and Determine Claims to Real Estate
Section Section Name
32-17-01 Action to determine adverse claims
32-17-02 Use and occupation ‑ Waste ‑ Pleading ‑ Possession
32-17-03 Joinder of plaintiffs
32-17-04 Complaint form ‑ Description of property
32-17-05 Joinder of defendants
32-17-06 Who joined as unknown persons
32-17-07 Service on unknown defendants ‑ How made ‑ Affidavit for publication
32-17-08 Answer ‑ Counterclaim
32-17-09 Reply ‑ What it may contain ‑ Relief
32-17-10 Trial ‑ Findings ‑ Possession ‑ Costs
32-17-11 Judgment ‑ When right fails after action brought
32-17-12 Adjustment of cross judgments
32-17-13 When defendant permitted to defend
32-17-14 Both parties have right of entry
32-17-15 Order for entry ‑ Service
32-17-16 Purchaser may recover for waste
32-17-17 Alienation not to affect action
32-17-18 Mining customs govern mining claims
32-17-19 Court may determine heirs or devisees of deceased entrymen
32-17-20 Claimants on public land
32-17-21 Holder of contract for purchase of land from state may sue
32-17-22 Waste ‑ When actionable
32-17-23 When judgment of forfeiture for waste given to holder of reversion

Chapter 32-18 - Cancellation of Land Contracts
Section Section Name
32-18-01 Instruments for future conveyance ‑ Cancellation ‑ Owner must give written notice to vendee or purchaser
32-18-02 Default ‑ Contents of notice
32-18-03 Notice of default ‑ How served
32-18-04 Time allowed to correct default
32-18-05 Notice of cancellation to be recorded
32-18-06 Counterclaim ‑ Injunction against canceling contract

Chapter 32-19 - Foreclosure of Real Estate Mortgages by Action
Section Section Name
32-19-01 Action to foreclose mortgage on real estate authorized
32-19-02 Power of attorney required ‑ Exceptions
32-19-03 Who subject to deficiency judgment
32-19-04 What complaint shall state
32-19-05 When judgment at law obtained
32-19-06 What judgment must contain
32-19-06.1 Deficiency judgments on commercial real property
32-19-06.2 Deficiency judgments on agricultural land
32-19-07 Other suits permitted
32-19-08 Sales made by whom and where ‑ Notice
32-19-09 Certificate of sale ‑ Deed and effect
32-19-10 Application of proceeds
32-19-11 When surplus invested
32-19-12 Complaint dismissed on payment of installments due
32-19-13 When payment stays proceedings
32-19-14 Referee to view premises
32-19-15 Successive judgments and sales
32-19-16 Sale of whole on first default
32-19-17 Rebate on undue part
32-19-18 Redemption
32-19-18.1 Payment to redeem
32-19-19 Injury to property restrained ‑ Abandoned real property
32-19-20 Notice before foreclosure
32-19-21 Contents of notice
32-19-22 Notice may be served by mail
32-19-23 When notice not required
32-19-23.1 Abandoned property ‑ Prima facie evidence
32-19-24 Service of notice on personal representative
32-19-25 Notice may be served personally
32-19-26 Actual receipt of notice always sufficient
32-19-27 Proofs relative to notice ‑ How made and filed
32-19-28 Default may be cured
32-19-29 Summons ‑ How served
32-19-30 Service by publication ‑ How made
32-19-31 Summons to be published
32-19-32 Copy of summons and complaint to be mailed
32-19-33 Personal service equivalent to publication
32-19-34 Personal service of summons and complaint may be made in any event
32-19-35 Service by publication ‑ When completed
32-19-36 Personal service of summons ‑ How made
32-19-37 Unknown defendants ‑ How joined
32-19-38 What the summons to contain
32-19-39 Judgment and decrees to be binding against whom
32-19-40 Persons holding unrecorded conveyance need not be made parties, when
32-19-41 Abandoned personal property ‑ Disposal by record title owner
Chapter 32-19.1 - Short-Term Mortgage Redemption Act [Repealed]

Chapter 32-19.2 - Trustees for Commercial Buildings During Foreclosures
Section Section Name
32-19.2-01 Appointment of trustee
32-19.2-02 Authority and duties of trustee
32-19.2-03 Termination and accounting
32-19.2-04 Compensation of trustee and distribution of funds
32-19.2-05 Applicability

Chapter 32-20 - Foreclosure of Liens on Personal Property
Section Section Name
32-20-01 Foreclosure authorized
32-20-02 Warrant to seize property ‑ Issuance ‑ Service
32-20-03 Form of warrant
32-20-04 Undertaking
32-20-04.1 Special answer to warrant ‑ Trial
32-20-04.2 Trial of special answer
32-20-05 What judgment must state
32-20-06 Certain provisions relating to attachments applicable
32-20-07 Property must be subject to jurisdiction of court
32-20-08 Other remedies not affected

Chapter 32-21 - Death by Wrongful Act
Section Section Name
32-21-01 When action for death by wrongful act maintainable
32-21-02 Measure of recovery
32-21-03 Who may bring action
32-21-04 Recovery exempt from decedent's debts
32-21-05 Action not abated by death
32-21-06 Compromise of action

Chapter 32-22 - Habeas Corpus
Section Section Name
32-22-01 Persons restrained may prosecute the writ
32-22-02 Who not entitled to relief
32-22-03 Application for writ ‑ Contents ‑ Verification
32-22-04 By what court application granted
32-22-05 When court must grant the writ
32-22-06 Application to supreme court for writ of habeas corpus
32-22-07 Direction of writ
32-22-08 Writ of habeas corpus ‑ Form
32-22-09 Manner of serving the writ
32-22-10 Penalty if officer refuses to execute and return writ
32-22-11 What the return must set forth
32-22-12 Party restrained must be brought into court ‑ Exception
32-22-13 When party need not be brought
32-22-14 When hearing must be had
32-22-15 Return may be controverted ‑ Proofs
32-22-16 When person restrained must be discharged
32-22-17 Causes for discharge of person restrained
32-22-18 Informal commitment from district judge
32-22-19 Procedure when person appears to be guilty
32-22-20 Habeas corpus to give bail
32-22-21 Procedure when person not entitled to discharge
32-22-22 Prisoner may be ordered to custody of proper officer
32-22-23 How person disposed of before judgment
32-22-24 When notice of hearing must be given state's attorney
32-22-25 Person taken out of county ‑ Expenses
32-22-26 Writ must not be disobeyed
32-22-27 When person discharged may be arrested again
32-22-28 How obedience to order of discharge enforced
32-22-29 Person restrained in danger of being taken out of jurisdiction ‑ Warrant
32-22-30 Execution of warrant
32-22-31 Return to warrant ‑ Procedure
32-22-32 When person must be discharged
32-22-33 When writ may be served
32-22-34 Accused liberated for want of prosecution
32-22-35 Writ not allowed to delay trial
32-22-36 Prisoners may not be removed from one prison to another ‑ Exceptions
32-22-37 Penalty if judge refuses or delays writ
32-22-38 Removing or concealing prisoner to avoid writ ‑ Penalty
32-22-39 Officer refusing prisoner copy of commitment ‑ Penalty
32-22-40 Penalty for rearresting on same charge
32-22-41 All penalties inure to use of party aggrieved
32-22-42 Recovery of penalties no bar to civil action
32-22-43 Writ may issue for witness or for surrender of principal in discharge of bail ‑ Liability of jailer ‑ Costs

Chapter 32-23 - Declaratory Judgments
Section Section Name
32-23-01 Court of record may enter a declaratory judgment
32-23-02 Power to construe contracts, statutes, and wills
32-23-03 Construction before or after breach
32-23-04 Rights in trust or estate determined
32-23-05 Enumeration not exclusive
32-23-06 Entering of declaratory judgment discretionary with court ‑ Exception
32-23-07 Review of declaratory judgment
32-23-08 Supplemental relief
32-23-09 Trial of issue of fact
32-23-10 Costs
32-23-11 Parties
32-23-12 Construction of chapter
32-23-13 Definition of person
Chapter 32-24 - Certification of Question of Law to Supreme Court [Superseded by North Dakota Rules of Appellate Procedure]

Chapter 32-25 - Conversion of Grain by Public Warehouse
Section Section Name
32-25-01 Who may bring action ‑ Effect
32-25-02 Consolidation of action
32-25-03 Storage tickets prima facie evidence
32-25-04 How value of grain may be proved
32-25-05 Method of proof of value of grain not exclusive

Chapter 32-26 - Administration of Assignment for Benefit of Creditors
Section Section Name
32-26-01 District court has supervision
32-26-02 Public administrator as receiver
32-26-03 When property in several counties
32-26-04 When assignee may act
32-26-05 Sales ‑ Fees and expenses ‑ Subject to approval of court
32-26-06 What court has jurisdiction ‑ Transfer

Chapter 32-27 - Establishing Citizenship
Section Section Name
32-27-01 Where proceeding maintained
32-27-02 How proceeding instituted ‑ Contents of petition
32-27-03 Notice to be given by clerk of the district court
32-27-04 Hearing ‑ Who may appear ‑ Duty of attorney general and state's attorney
32-27-05 Judgment
32-27-06 Appeal

Chapter 32-28 - Change of Names of Persons and Places
Section Section Name
32-28-01 Court authorized to change name of persons and cities
32-28-02 Change of name of person ‑ Petition ‑ Criminal history record checks ‑ Exceptions
32-28-03 Change of name of city ‑ Petition
32-28-04 Costs ‑ Change not to affect rights or pending actions
Chapter 32-29 - Arbitration [Repealed] Chapter 32-29.1 - Arbitration of Medical Malpractice Claims [Repealed] Chapter 32-29.2 - Uniform Arbitration Act [Repealed]

Chapter 32-29.3 - Uniform Arbitration Act
Section Section Name
32-29.3-01 Definitions
32-29.3-02 Notice
32-29.3-03 When chapter applies
32-29.3-04 Effect of agreement to arbitrate ‑ Nonwaivable provisions
32-29.3-05 Application for judicial relief
32-29.3-06 Validity of agreements to arbitrate
32-29.3-07 Motion to compel or stay arbitration
32-29.3-08 Provisional remedies
32-29.3-09 Initiation of arbitration
32-29.3-10 Consolidation of separate arbitration proceedings
32-29.3-11 Appointment of arbitrator ‑ Service as a neutral arbitrator
32-29.3-12 Disclosure by arbitrator
32-29.3-13 Action by majority
32-29.3-14 Immunity of arbitrator ‑ Competency to testify ‑ Attorney's fees and costs
32-29.3-15 Arbitration process
32-29.3-16 Representation by lawyer
32-29.3-17 Witnesses ‑ Subpoenas ‑ Depositions ‑ Discovery
32-29.3-18 Judicial enforcement of preaward ruling by arbitrator
32-29.3-19 Award
32-29.3-20 Change of award by arbitrator
32-29.3-21 Remedies ‑ Fees and expenses of arbitration proceedings
32-29.3-22 Confirmation of award
32-29.3-23 Vacating award
32-29.3-24 Modification or correction of award
32-29.3-25 Judgment on award ‑ Attorney's fees and litigation expenses
32-29.3-26 Jurisdiction
32-29.3-27 Venue
32-29.3-28 Appeals
32-29.3-29 Relationship to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

Chapter 32-29.4 - Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act
Section Section Name
32-29.4-01 Definitions
32-29.4-02 Scope
32-29.4-03 Applicable law
32-29.4-04 Arbitration agreement
32-29.4-05 Notice of arbitration
32-29.4-06 Motion for judicial relief
32-29.4-07 Qualification and selection of arbitrator
32-29.4-08 Disclosure by arbitrator ‑ Disqualification
32-29.4-09 Party participation
32-29.4-10 Temporary order or award
32-29.4-11 Protection of party or child
32-29.4-12 Powers and duties of arbitrator
32-29.4-13 Recording of hearing
32-29.4-14 Award
32-29.4-15 Confirmation of award
32-29.4-16 Correction by arbitrator of unconfirmed award
32-29.4-17 Correction by court of unconfirmed award
32-29.4-18 Vacation or amendment by court of unconfirmed award
32-29.4-19 Clarification of confirmed award
32-29.4-20 Judgment on award
32-29.4-21 Modification of confirmed award or judgment
32-29.4-22 Enforcement of confirmed award
32-29.4-23 Appeal
32-29.4-24 Immunity of arbitrator
32-29.4-25 Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
32-29.4-26 Transitional provision

Chapter 32-30 - Proceedings Against Joint Debtors
Section Section Name
32-30-01 Joint and several debtors ‑ Procedure when summons not served on all
32-30-02 Summons after judgment
32-30-03 Requisites of summons
32-30-04 Accompanied by affidavit
32-30-05 Answer
32-30-06 Further pleadings
32-30-07 Pleadings verified

Chapter 32-31 - Foreclosure of Tax Liens
Section Section Name
32-31-01 Jurisdiction of district court in foreclosure of tax lien
32-31-02 Procedure in equity governs
32-31-03 Action brought by whom
32-31-04 Special counsel
32-31-05 County treasurer to bid at execution sale
32-31-06 Disposal of land by county
32-31-07 Sale to cash purchaser at execution sale

Chapter 32-32 - Special Proceedings, General Provisions
Section Section Name
32-32-01 Definition
32-32-02 Parties to
32-32-03 Judgment in special proceeding defined ‑ Motion and order
32-32-04 What writs issue in vacation
32-32-05 Rules of practice
32-32-06 New trials and appeals

Chapter 32-33 - Writ of Certiorari
Section Section Name
32-33-01 When and by whom writ of certiorari granted
32-33-02 How application made
32-33-03 To whom directed
32-33-04 Requisites of writ
32-33-05 To officer whose term has expired
32-33-06 Stay of proceedings
32-33-07 Other proofs permitted if officer dies or return incomplete
32-33-08 How served
32-33-09 Extent of review
32-33-10 Return of writ and hearing
32-33-11 Judgment sent below
32-33-12 Judgment roll

Chapter 32-34 - Writ of Mandamus
Section Section Name
32-34-01 By and to whom writ of mandamus issued
32-34-01.1 Supreme court sua sponte may issue writ to judges of inferior courts
32-34-02 When issued
32-34-03 Alternative or peremptory
32-34-04 When each may issue
32-34-05 Answer
32-34-06 Jury may assess damages
32-34-07 Latitude of proof
32-34-08 New trial ‑ Where motion made
32-34-09 Transmission of verdict
32-34-10 Hearing
32-34-11 Damages ‑ Peremptory writ
32-34-12 How writ served
32-34-13 Disobedience ‑ Punishment

Chapter 32-35 - Writ of Prohibition
Section Section Name
32-35-01 Definition of writ of prohibition
32-35-02 By whom and when issued
32-35-03 Alternative or peremptory
32-35-04 Other laws applicable
Chapter 32-36 - Illegitimacy [Repealed]

Chapter 32-37 - Establishing Date and Place of Birth
Section Section Name
32-37-01 Where proceeding maintained
32-37-02 How proceedings instituted ‑ Contents of petition
32-37-03 Notice given by clerk of district court
32-37-04 Hearing ‑ Who may appear ‑ Judgment
32-37-05 Fees paid by petitioner ‑ Filing copy of judgment
32-37-06 District courts have exclusive jurisdiction ‑ Appeals

Chapter 32-38 - Contribution Among Tort-Feasors
Section Section Name
32-38-01 Right to contribution
32-38-02 Pro rata shares
32-38-03 Enforcement
32-38-04 Release or covenant not to sue

Chapter 32-39 - Voluntary Partial Payment of Claims
Section Section Name
32-39-01 Voluntary service or partial payment not admissible
32-39-02 Voluntary service or payment not admission of liability
32-39-03 Agreement by parties ‑ Credit for service or payment

Chapter 32-40 - Environmental Law Enforcement
Section Section Name
32-40-01 Short title
32-40-02 Legislative intent and purpose
32-40-03 Definitions
32-40-04 Cumulative remedies
32-40-05 Enforcement powers of attorney general
32-40-06 Who may sue ‑ Defendants ‑ Exception to recovery of damages
32-40-07 Notice to be provided
32-40-08 Bond
32-40-09 Intervention in action
32-40-10 Costs
32-40-11 Relief granted

Chapter 32-40.1 - Lender Liability for Environmental Damage
Section Section Name
32-40.1-01 Definitions
32-40.1-02 Third‑party liability ‑ Environmental damage
32-40.1-03 Extent of application
32-40.1-04 Applicability to civil actions

Chapter 32-40.2 - Environmental Audits
Section Section Name
32-40.2-01 Environmental audits - Violations

Chapter 32-41 - Uniform Foreign-Money Claims Act
Section Section Name
32-41-01 Definitions
32-41-02 Scope
32-41-03 Variation by agreement
32-41-04 Determining money of the claim
32-41-05 Determining amount of the money of certain contract claims
32-41-06 Asserting and defending foreign‑money claim
32-41-07 Judgments and awards on foreign‑money claims ‑ Times of money conversion ‑ Form of judgment
32-41-08 Conversions of foreign money in distribution proceeding
32-41-09 Prejudgment and judgment interest
32-41-10 Enforcement of foreign judgments
32-41-11 Determining United States dollar value of foreign‑money claims for limited purposes
32-41-12 Effect of currency revalorization
32-41-13 Supplementary general principles of law

Chapter 32-42 - Alternative Dispute Resolution
Section Section Name
32-42-01 Definitions
32-42-02 Noneconomic damages limited ‑ Reduction of award
32-42-03 Alternative dispute resolution
32-42-04 Effective date

Chapter 32-43 - Uniform Correction or Clarification of Defamation Act
Section Section Name
32-43-01 Definitions
32-43-02 Scope
32-43-03 Request for correction or clarification
32-43-04 Disclosure of evidence of falsity
32-43-05 Effect of correction or clarification
32-43-06 Timely and sufficient correction or clarification
32-43-07 Challenges to correction or clarification or to request for correction or clarification
32-43-08 Offer to correct or clarify
32-43-09 Scope of protection
32-43-10 Admissibility of evidence of correction or clarification

Chapter 32-44 - Defamation of Agricultural Products and Management Practices
Section Section Name
32-44-01 Definitions
32-44-02 Civil liability for defamation of agricultural producers
32-44-03 Persons entitled to claim for relief
32-44-04 Statute of limitations
Chapter 32-45 - Year 2000 Disruption Actions [Expired]

Chapter 32-46 - Asbestos-Related Liability of Successor
Section Section Name
32-46-01 Definitions
32-46-02 Applicability
32-46-03 Measure of liabilities
32-46-04 Establishing fair market value of total gross assets
32-46-05 Adjustment
32-46-06 Scope of chapter

Chapter 32-46.1 - Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust Transparency
Section Section Name
32-46.1-01 Definitions
32-46.1-02 Required disclosures by plaintiff
32-46.1-03 Identification of additional or alternative asbestos trust by defendant
32-46.1-04 Discovery - Use of materials
32-46.1-05 Trust record
32-46.1-06 Failure to provide information - Sanctions

Chapter 32-46.2 - Asbestos Civil Actions
Section Section Name
32-46.2-01 Definitions
32-46.2-02 Sworn information form requirement for asbestos action
32-46.2-03 Requirements for asbestos action
32-46.2-04 Elements of proof for asbestos action involving nonmalignant conditions
32-46.2-05 Elements of proof for asbestos action involving malignant conditions
32-46.2-06 Evidence of physical impairment ‑ Procedures ‑ Limitation
32-46.2-07 Statute of limitations

Chapter 32-47 - Landowner Immunity for Trespasser Injury
Section Section Name
32-47-01 Duty of care to trespasser
32-47-02 Exceptions to land possessor immunity

Chapter 32-48 - Business Immunity From COVID-19 Liability Claims
Section Section Name
32-48-01 Definitions
32-48-02 Actual injury requirement in civil actions alleging COVID‑19 exposure
32-48-03 Premises owner's duty of care ‑ Limited liability
32-48-04 Safe harbor for compliance with statutes, regulations, or executive orders
32-48-05 Liability of health care providers and health care facilities
32-48-06 Supplies, equipment, and products designed, manufactured, labeled, sold, distributed, and donated in response to COVID‑19
32-48-07 Construction
32-48-08 Exception

Chapter 32-49 - Uniform Civil Remedies for Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images Act
Section Section Name
32-49-01 Definitions
32-49-02 Civil action ‑ Definitions
32-49-03 Exceptions to liability
32-49-04 Plaintiff's privacy
32-49-05 Remedies
32-49-06 Statute of limitations
32-49-07 Construction

Title 33 - County Justice Court

 Chapter 33-01 - Jurisdiction, Powers, and Duties of County Justice Courts [Repealed] Chapter 33-02 - Commencing Civil Actions in County Justice Court [Repealed] Chapter 33-03 - Appearance, Postponement, and Change of Venue or Judge [Repealed] Chapter 33-04 - Pleadings and Issues in County Justice Court [Repealed] Chapter 33-05 - Provisional Remedies in County Justice Court [Repealed] Chapter 33-06 - Eviction [Repealed] Chapter 33-07 - Trial of Civil Actions [Repealed] Chapter 33-08 - Judgment and Costs [Repealed] Chapter 33-09 - Execution on Judgments in County Justice Courts [Repealed] Chapter 33-10 - Contempts in County Justice Courts [Repealed] Chapter 33-11 - Appeals in Civil Actions [Repealed] Chapter 33-12 - Procedure in Criminal Actions [Repealed]

Title 34 - Labor and Employment

Chapter 34-01 - General Provisions
Section Section Name
34-01-01 Contract of employment defined
34-01-02 Personal service contract ‑ Time limit ‑ Continuation of employment
34-01-03 Voluntary service without employment ‑ Duties of person rendering ‑ Rights to compensation and expenses
34-01-04 Intimidation, force, and threats against employees prohibited ‑ Penalty
34-01-05 Intimidation, force, and threats against employers prohibited ‑ Penalty
34-01-06 Hindering person from obtaining or enjoying employment ‑ Penalty
34-01-07 Black list prohibited ‑ Punishment
34-01-08 Limitation on hours of labor of employees of city over five thousand population ‑ Exceptions
34-01-09 Violation of hours of employment for city employees ‑ Penalty
34-01-09.1 Maximum hours of labor
34-01-09.2 Penalty
34-01-09.3 Qualifications to hold office in labor union or labor organization
34-01-10 Fraud by employee in securing transportation or advancement ‑ Misdemeanor
34-01-11 Definition
34-01-12 Employer to pay surviving spouse or heirs wages due
34-01-13 Actions under Fair Labor Standards Act must be brought within certain time
34-01-14 Right to work not to be abridged by membership or nonmembership in labor union
34-01-14.1 Collection of actual representation expenses from nonunion employees
34-01-15 Employer to pay for medical examination ‑ Penalty for violation
34-01-15.1 Paid family leave - Political subdivision prohibition
34-01-16 Qualifications to hold office in labor union or labor organization
34-01-17 Unlawful to discriminate because of age ‑ Penalty
34-01-18 Discrimination against women jockeys prohibited ‑ Penalty for violation
34-01-19 Employment discrimination ‑ Declaration of policy ‑ Limitation of actions ‑ Court jurisdiction
34-01-20 Employer retaliation prohibited ‑ Civil action for relief ‑ Penalty

Chapter 34-02 - Obligations of Employer and Employee
Section Section Name
34-02-01 Employer must indemnify employee for losses and expenses ‑ Exception
34-02-02 Nonliability of employer for ordinary risks ‑ Negligence of coemployees ‑ Exception
34-02-03 Liability for employer's negligence
34-02-04 Gratuitous employee ‑ Performance and care required
34-02-05 Gratuitous employee under power of attorney
34-02-06 Employee for reward ‑ Ordinary care and diligence required
34-02-07 Employee for own benefit ‑ Great care and diligence required
34-02-08 Employee shall obey instructions of employer ‑ Exceptions
34-02-09 Employee to perform service in conformity with usage of place ‑ Exception
34-02-10 Skill required by employee
34-02-11 Products of employment belong to employer ‑ Exception
34-02-12 Employee shall account to employer ‑ Demand required ‑ Exception
34-02-13 Deliveries to employer ‑ Demand required ‑ Restriction
34-02-14 Employee to give preference to employer's business
34-02-15 Substitute employee selected by employee ‑ Liability and responsibility
34-02-16 Liability of employee for culpable negligence ‑ Liability of employer for services
34-02-17 Surviving employee to perform service ‑ Exception
34-02-18 Immunity for providing employment reference

Chapter 34-03 - Termination of Employment
Section Section Name
34-03-01 Termination of employment at will ‑ Notice required
34-03-02 How employment terminated
34-03-03 Termination of employment not coupled with an interest
34-03-04 Continuance of employment required after death or incapacity of employer ‑ Exceptions
34-03-05 Termination by employer for breach or neglect of duty or incapacity to perform
34-03-06 Employee may terminate employment because of breach of obligations by employer
34-03-07 Compensation of employee after discharge for cause
34-03-08 Employee quitting for cause ‑ Compensation
34-03-09 Compensation of employees upon termination of employment
34-03-10 COVID‑19 vaccination requirements - Exemptions
Chapter 34-04 - Master and Servant [Repealed]

Chapter 34-05 - Department of Labor and Human Rights
Section Section Name
34-05-01 Statistics relating to the employment of labor
34-05-01.1 Department of labor and human rights
34-05-01.2 Labor commissioner to administer department of labor and human rights
34-05-01.3 Duties of labor commissioner
34-05-01.4 Independent contractors ‑ Determination made by commissioner
34-05-02 Labor division ‑ Administrative officers ‑ General duties
34-05-03 Officials and employers to furnish certain information ‑ Records ‑ Penalty
34-05-04 Employment of assistants

Chapter 34-06 - Minimum Wages and Hours
Section Section Name
34-06-01 Definitions
34-06-02 Power to investigate conditions of labor and wages and hours of employees
34-06-03 Commissioner may adopt standards by rule
34-06-03.1 Exemption for companionship services and family home care
34-06-03.2 Authority of labor commissioner ‑ Exception
34-06-04 Power to make rules ‑ Posting by employers
34-06-04.1 Compensatory time, overtime, and work‑period claims
34-06-05 Employment of employees under certain conditions illegal
34-06-05.1 One day of rest in seven ‑ Penalty
34-06-06 Hours of labor for females limited ‑ Exceptions
34-06-07 Employer to keep register of employees employed ‑ Inspection and examination of register
34-06-08 Investigations and hearings by commissioner ‑ Subpoena, oath, and fees of witnesses
34-06-09 Conference to consider investigation by commissioner ‑ Members, quorum, report
34-06-10 Recommendations contained in report of conference
34-06-11 Consideration of report by commissioner ‑ Hearing upon approval
34-06-12 Order issued by commissioner ‑ Posting
34-06-13 Investigation of employment of minors ‑ Recommendations and requirements governing
34-06-14 Right of appeal from commissioner's decision limited
34-06-15 Special license to employ at less than minimum wage
34-06-16 Recovery by underpaid employee
34-06-17 Investigation of compliance with rules ‑ Failure to observe or comply
34-06-18 Employer discriminating against employees
34-06-19 Penalty for violation of chapter
34-06-20 Biennial report
34-06-21 Hours of labor for females during war
34-06-22 State minimum wage rate
34-06-23 Living wage mandate prohibition ‑ Political subdivisions

Chapter 34-06.1 - Equal Pay for Men and Women
Section Section Name
34-06.1-01 Declaration of public policy
34-06.1-02 Definitions
34-06.1-03 Prohibition of discrimination
34-06.1-04 Powers of commissioner
34-06.1-05 Collection of unpaid wages and other relief - District court - Commissioner
34-06.1-06 Statute of limitations
34-06.1-07 Records and reporting
34-06.1-08 Posting of law
34-06.1-09 Penalties

Chapter 34-07 - Child Labor
Section Section Name
34-07-01 Employment of minor under fourteen years of age prohibited
34-07-02 Certificate of employment required ‑ Inspection ‑ List of minors employed to be kept
34-07-03 Question of age of minor employee ‑ Who may raise ‑ Duties of employer ‑ Evidence required
34-07-04 Noncompliance with demand ‑ Prima facie evidence in prosecution
34-07-05 Who may issue certificates ‑ Where certificates may be obtained
34-07-06 Evidence of age of minor
34-07-07 Letter of prospective employer required before employment certificate issued
34-07-08 School record of minor required before employment certificate issued ‑ Contents of record
34-07-09 Number of years of school attendance required before certificate issued
34-07-10 Vacation employment certificate
34-07-11 Requirements for certificate for school term but not during daily session ‑ Truant or deficient minor not to be employed
34-07-12 Contents of employment certificate
34-07-13 Certificate returned to officer issuing the same upon termination of employment ‑ New certificate
34-07-14 Revocation of certificate ‑ Notice ‑ Return of revoked certificate
34-07-15 Maximum hours of labor of minors fourteen or fifteen years of age ‑ Notice to be posted
34-07-15.1 Sports-attendant services ‑ Exception
34-07-16 Prohibited employments and occupations of minors
34-07-17 Permit to work in theater or place of amusement
34-07-17.1 Newspaper and shopper carrier exemption
34-07-17.2 Minors working in hazardous occupations
34-07-18 Inspection of factories and establishments by peace officers ‑ Report ‑ Complaints
34-07-19 Duties of labor commissioner
34-07-20 Commissioner may issue orders with reference to employment of minors
34-07-21 Penalty

Chapter 34-08 - Labor Disputes and Court Proceedings Therein
Section Section Name
34-08-01 Definitions
34-08-02 Declaration of public policy
34-08-03 Restriction on granting of preventive relief by courts in labor disputes
34-08-04 Undertaking or promise to join or resign from labor organization not enforceable
34-08-05 Acts which may not be enjoined or restrained
34-08-06 Labor dispute not an unlawful combination or conspiracy
34-08-07 Basis upon which restraining order or injunction may be issued
34-08-08 Hearing required ‑ Notice ‑ When temporary order without notice may issue
34-08-09 Judgment may be entered on undertaking ‑ Notice required
34-08-10 Review by supreme court of order granting or denying temporary injunction
34-08-11 Jury trial on contempt charge ‑ Exceptions
34-08-12 Change of judge to hear contempt charge ‑ Demand required
34-08-13 Member or officer of an organization or association not liable for agents' acts ‑ Exception
34-08-14 Mediators ‑ Appointment ‑ Functions ‑ Compensation

Chapter 34-09 - Labor Unions
Section Section Name
34-09-01 Declaration of public policy
34-09-02 Labor union to file statement with secretary of state ‑ Contents
34-09-03 Annual report of labor union
34-09-04 Secretary of state to keep record
34-09-05 When labor union may act as bargaining agent
34-09-06 Contracts between union and employer
34-09-07 Effect of contract
34-09-08 Enforcement of contract
34-09-09 Conduct of election on appointing bargaining agent and on strike
34-09-10 Certificate of results of election ‑ Effect
34-09-11 Vote required to appoint bargaining agent or have strike become effective
34-09-12 Unlawful picketing ‑ Violation
34-09-13 Boycotting, secondary boycotting, and sympathy strikes against public policy
34-09-14 Contract effective upon dissolution, reorganization, or merger of labor union
34-09-15 Chapter not applicable to interstate commerce
Chapter 34-10 - Settlement of Labor Disputes [Repealed]

Chapter 34-11 - Mediation of Disputes Between Public Employers and Employees
Section Section Name
34-11-01 Recommendations of mediation board ‑ Effect ‑ Good faith and cooperation required
34-11-02 Mediation board ‑ Designation ‑ Selection of chairman
34-11-03 Duty of mediation board ‑ Public hearings ‑ Determination of issues ‑ Recommendations
34-11-04 Study of recommendations by employer and employees ‑ Reconsideration by board
34-11-05 Expenses of board members reimbursed

Chapter 34-11.1 - Public Employees Relations Act
Section Section Name
34-11.1-01 Definitions
34-11.1-02 Political activities
34-11.1-03 Membership in organizations
34-11.1-04 Violations for misuse reported by employee ‑ Reprisals prohibited ‑ Furnishing false information ‑ Department of labor and human rights
34-11.1-04.1 Discrimination on basis of marital status in state employment prohibited ‑ Exception
34-11.1-04.2 Employee representation at grievance proceeding
34-11.1-05 Prohibited acts
34-11.1-06 Penalties or threats prohibited
34-11.1-07 Other rights or legal remedies unimpaired
34-11.1-08 Penalty

Chapter 34-12 - North Dakota Labor-Management Relations Act
Section Section Name
34-12-01 Definitions
34-12-02 Right of employees as to organization, collective bargaining
34-12-03 Unfair labor practices
34-12-04 Collective bargaining
34-12-05 Exclusive representation ‑ Employees' adjustment of grievances directly with employer
34-12-06 Determination of bargaining unit by commissioner
34-12-07 Informal conference ‑ Hearing on representation questions ‑ Election requirements
34-12-08 Authority of commissioner
34-12-09 Power to promulgate regulations
34-12-10 Applicability of chapter 28‑32
34-12-11 Right of suit for damages preserved
34-12-12 Reporting by labor organization
34-12-13 Severability clause
34-12-14 Short title

Chapter 34-13 - Licensing Employment Agents and Agencies
Section Section Name
34-13-01 Definitions
34-13-02 License required ‑ Penalty
34-13-03 License application ‑ Schedule of fees ‑ License issuance and revocation
34-13-04 License term and fee
34-13-05 Applicant to furnish bond
34-13-06 Form and contents of license
34-13-07 Duration of license
34-13-08 Suspension or revocation of license
34-13-09 Transfer of license ‑ Consent to others becoming connected with licensee
34-13-10 Place of business
34-13-11 License classifications
34-13-12 Schedule of charges posted and printed on receipts ‑ Sections of law posted ‑ Information given to applicant for employment
34-13-13 Contract with applicant for employment
34-13-13.1 Service charge refund ‑ Contracts and fees approved by commissioner ‑ Cause of action by employee
34-13-14 Theatrical agencies ‑ Duplicates of applications for engagements
34-13-15 Employment agent requirements
34-13-16 Penalty

Chapter 34-14 - Wage Collection
Section Section Name
34-14-01 Definition
34-14-02 Agreed payday ‑ Direct deposit ‑ Stored value card
34-14-03 Employees who are separated from payroll before paydays
34-14-04 Unconditional payment of wages conceded to be due
34-14-04.1 Limitations on withholdings
34-14-05 Enforcement
34-14-06 Personnel
34-14-07 Penalties
34-14-07.1 Retroactive payment not required
34-14-08 Assignment of wage claims to labor commissioner for recovery by civil action
34-14-09 Employees' remedies ‑ Limitation on wages collectible
34-14-09.1 Interest on unpaid wages ‑ Amount of recovery ‑ Exception
34-14-09.2 Limitations on accrued paid time off ‑ Investigation
34-14-10 Rules and regulations
34-14-11 Reciprocal agreements for collection of wages
34-14-12 Actions in other states, nations, or countries for collection of claims ‑ Assignments for collection
34-14-13 Claims assigned by other states, nations, or countries ‑ Actions ‑ Collection

Chapter 34-15 - Directory of New Hires
Section Section Name
34-15-01 Definitions
34-15-02 State directory of new hires ‑ Duties and responsibilities
34-15-03 Employer reporting
34-15-04 Reporting format
34-15-05 Civil money penalties
34-15-06 Recovery of civil money penalties
34-15-07 Disposition of civil money penalties ‑ Continuing appropriation
34-15-08 Confidentiality
Chapter 34-16 - Occupational and Professional Boards [Repealed]

Title 35 - Liens

Chapter 35-01 - General Provisions
Section Section Name
35-01-01 Scope of statutes relating to liens
35-01-02 Definition of lien
35-01-03 Classification of liens ‑ General ‑ Special ‑ Definition
35-01-04 Creation of lien by contract or by operation of law ‑ Special circumstances and exception
35-01-05 Lien on future interest ‑ When lien attaches
35-01-05.1 When security interest in vehicle valid
35-01-05.2 Priority of liens securing future advances
35-01-06 Obligations not in existence
35-01-07 Holder of special lien may acquire and enforce prior lien
35-01-08 Lien transfers no title
35-01-09 Recorder to file and index lien
35-01-09.1 Last‑known address required for valid lien statement
35-01-10 Contracts for forfeiting property subject to lien void ‑ Waiver of redemption void
35-01-11 Obligation to perform not to be implied from creation of lien
35-01-12 Extent of lien limited to original obligation
35-01-13 Holder of property not compensated for expense ‑ Exception
35-01-14 Priority according to date of creation
35-01-15 Order of resort for payment ‑ Marshalling securities
35-01-16 Right of redemption ‑ When made
35-01-17 Inferior lienholder may redeem ‑ Subrogation
35-01-18 Redemption ‑ How made
35-01-19 Lien accessory to act secured ‑ Extinguishment
35-01-20 Extinguishment of lien by sale or conversion of property ‑ Mitigation of damages in conversion
35-01-21 Lien dependent on possession ‑ Voluntary restoration of property extinguishes lien
35-01-22 Lien not extinguished by lapse of time for enforcing main obligation
35-01-23 Lien not extinguished by partial performance
35-01-24 Satisfaction of lien before maturity
35-01-25 Assignment, satisfaction, foreclosure of mortgage, judgment, or other lien by heir, legatee, foreign administrator, executor, or guardian
35-01-26 Destroying, concealing, selling property subject to lien ‑ Penalty
35-01-27 Discharge of mortgage or lien on real property ‑ Penalty
35-01-28 Discharge of statutory lien on personal property must be filed ‑ Penalty
35-01-29 Foreclosure of statutory lien on personal property
35-01-30 Costs and fees on foreclosure ‑ Report of foreclosure required ‑ Filing
Chapter 35-02 - Mortgages [Repealed]

Chapter 35-03 - Mortgage of Real Property
Section Section Name
35-03-01 Mortgage of real property must be in writing ‑ Formalities necessary
35-03-01.1 Definitions
35-03-01.2 Nature, extent, and effect of lien ‑ Security not to be impaired
35-03-01.3 Mortgages insured or guaranteed by the United States veterans' administration ‑ Notice
35-03-02 Acknowledgment, certification, and recordation
35-03-03 Power of attorney to execute mortgages ‑ Requisites
35-03-04 Prerequisites for recordation ‑ Post‑office address of mortgagee or assignee
35-03-05 Form of real estate mortgage
35-03-05.1 Recording and filing assignment of mortgage ‑ Notice to whom
35-03-06 Fee for recording mortgage ‑ Standard form not mandatory
35-03-07 Record ‑ Notice to whom
35-03-08 Papers accompanying mortgage or grant must be recorded
35-03-09 Defeasance must be recorded ‑ Effect of failure to record
35-03-10 Mortgage for purchase price of real property prior to all liens
35-03-11 Certificate of discharge ‑ How recorded
35-03-12 Successor or devisee must satisfy mortgage out of that person's property ‑ Exception
35-03-13 Discharge of real estate mortgage not renewed or extended of record
35-03-14 Expiration of real estate mortgages
35-03-15 Extension of mortgage ‑ Expiration delayed ‑ Retroactivity
35-03-15.1 Modification of mortgage ‑ Expiration delayed
35-03-16 Satisfaction of mortgage ‑ Discharge ‑ Form ‑ Power of attorney
35-03-17 Collateral real estate mortgages
35-03-18 Request for information concerning payoff and escrow amounts ‑ Penalty ‑ Venue
35-03-19 Certificate of release ‑ Contents ‑ Execution ‑ Recordation
Chapter 35-04 - Mortgage of Personal Property [Repealed]

Chapter 35-05 - Crop Mortgages
Section Section Name
35-05-01 Security agreement on crops prohibited ‑ Exceptions
35-05-01.1 Crop liens ‑ Limitations ‑ Exceptions ‑ Remedies ‑ Penalty
35-05-02 Lien on crops ‑ Limitation ‑ Exceptions
35-05-03 Bills of sale and transfers circumventing crop mortgage law prohibited ‑ Presumption ‑ Penalty
35-05-04 Security agreement not to include other personal property
35-05-05 Recorder to keep index of continuing crop liens
35-05-06 Abstract of crop liens ‑ Fees ‑ Duty of recorder
35-05-07 Cancellation by recorder ‑ Exception

Chapter 35-06 - Pledge
Section Section Name
35-06-01 Pledge defined
35-06-02 Lien of pledge dependent on possession
35-06-03 Increase of property pledged with property
35-06-04 Lien may be pledged
35-06-05 Pledge by apparent owner ‑ Effect ‑ Estoppel of actual owner
35-06-06 Pledge to secure another's obligation ‑ Effect ‑ Withdrawal
35-06-07 Pledgeholder defined ‑ Duties
35-06-08 Liability of pledgee and of pledgeholder
35-06-09 Exoneration of pledgeholder
35-06-10 Fraudulent misrepresentation of property pledged ‑ Rights of creditor
35-06-11 Pledge enforced ‑ Sale when performance due
35-06-12 Demand for performance necessary
35-06-13 How demand for performance waived
35-06-14 Notice to pledgor of sale
35-06-15 Waiver of notice of sale
35-06-16 Sale must be by public auction ‑ Notice of sale
35-06-17 Foreclosure of pledged evidence of debt ‑ Demand
35-06-18 Notice of sale ‑ Publication ‑ Posting ‑ Service ‑ Report of sale
35-06-19 Redemption ‑ Procedure
35-06-20 Sale ‑ When pledgor may require
35-06-21 Sale ‑ Application of proceeds
35-06-22 Sale before debt is due ‑ Retention of proceeds
35-06-23 Sale ‑ Purchase by pledgee or pledgeholder
35-06-24 Foreclosure by action
Chapter 35-07 - Threshing or Drying Lien [Repealed] Chapter 35-08 - Crop Production Lien [Repealed] Chapter 35-09 - Fertilizer, Farm Chemicals, and Seed Lien [Repealed] Chapter 35-10 - Sugar Beet Production Lien [Repealed] Chapter 35-11 - Farm Laborer's Lien [Repealed] Chapter 35-12 - Mechanic's Lien [Repealed]

Chapter 35-13 - Repairman's Lien
Section Section Name
35-13-01 Repairman's lien authorized
35-13-02 Lien statement ‑ Contents ‑ When required ‑ Filing
35-13-03 Separate articles of personal property may be included in one lien statement
35-13-04 Priority of lien
35-13-05 Notice before foreclosure
35-13-06 Lienholder may pay amount of lien ‑ Assignment of lien
35-13-07 Nonjudicial disposition of property

Chapter 35-14 - Garage Keeper's Storage Lien
Section Section Name
35-14-01 Lien for storage of motor vehicles ‑ Possession
35-14-02 Lien may be perfected notwithstanding surrender of possession
35-14-03 Priority of storage lien
35-14-04 Vehicle may be removed when storage charge not paid

Chapter 35-15 - Miner's Lien
Section Section Name
35-15-01 Miner's lien for work or material furnished to owner or contractor
35-15-02 Verified account to owner ‑ Amount deducted from payment to contractor
35-15-03 Duty of owner ‑ Delivery of copy to contractor ‑ Notice ‑ Disputed claim ‑ Payment of claim
35-15-04 Amount due from contractors recovered from owner ‑ Action against owner
35-15-05 Account filed with clerk ‑ Recorded by clerk ‑ Liens concurrent and paid pro rata
35-15-06 Foreclosure ‑ When lienholders joined in action
35-15-07 Chapter applies to oil and gas wells, iron and lead mines, and other mines
Chapter 35-16 - Lien for Service of Stallion or Jack [Repealed]

Chapter 35-17 - Agister's Lien
Section Section Name
35-17-01 Agister's lien authorized
35-17-02 Priority of agister's lien ‑ Notice to holders of prior liens
35-17-03 Agister's lien by filing ‑ Priority of lien
35-17-04 Procedure to obtain lien ‑ Statement filed ‑ Contents ‑ Waiver
35-17-05 Information to be filed by a lienholder with the secretary of state
35-17-06 Secretary of state to remove and destroy certain documents
35-17-07 Amendment of lien
35-17-08 Fees ‑ Penalty

Chapter 35-18 - Hospital Lien
Section Section Name
35-18-01 Hospital lien authorized for services to injured persons ‑ Attachment to claims for relief, insurance, and other claims
35-18-02 Service of notice of intention to file hospital lien
35-18-03 Lien statement ‑ Contents ‑ Verification ‑ Filing
35-18-04 Clerk of court ‑ Filing ‑ Record ‑ Fee
35-18-05 Filing is notice to whom ‑ Effect of payment or release of claim
35-18-06 Hospital lien enforced by action
35-18-07 Judgment for damages to contain reference to lien ‑ Proceeds of judgment applied on lien or deposited
35-18-08 Insurance ‑ Payment to holder of lien ‑ Deposit with clerk
35-18-09 Hospital records open to inspection
35-18-10 Workforce safety and insurance excepted from application of chapter
35-18-11 Action on lien ‑ Limitations

Chapter 35-19 - Innkeeper's Lien
Section Section Name
35-19-01 Innkeeper's lien authorized
35-19-02 Sale of property subject to innkeeper's lien
35-19-03 Disposal of money remaining after foreclosure

Chapter 35-20 - Miscellaneous Liens
Section Section Name
35-20-01 Vendor's lien on real property for purchase price authorized
35-20-02 Vendor's lien waived by transfer of written contract for payment ‑ Exception
35-20-03 Purchaser's lien on real property for purchase price
35-20-04 Vendor's and purchaser's liens on realty subject to rights of subsequent purchaser
35-20-05 Vendor's lien on personalty ‑ Dependent on possession ‑ Enforced as pledge
35-20-06 Factor's lien ‑ Dependent on possession
35-20-07 Officer's lien in attachment or execution
35-20-08 Attorney's lien ‑ On money ‑ Against a judgment
35-20-09 Release of attorney's lien by undertaking
35-20-10 Lien for federal taxes ‑ Notice
35-20-11 Lien for repair, protection, improvement, safekeeping, or carriage of personalty
35-20-12 Housemover's lien
35-20-13 Lien statement for housemover's lien ‑ When required ‑ Contents ‑ Filing ‑ Enforcement ‑ Requiring suit to be commenced
35-20-14 Priority of housemover's lien
35-20-15 Lien for unpaid earned property or casualty insurance premiums
35-20-15.1 Amendment of lien for unpaid earned property or casualty insurance premiums
35-20-16 Procedure to obtain unpaid earned property or casualty insurance premium lien ‑ Filing
35-20-17 Landlord's mobile home lien ‑ Penalty

Chapter 35-21 - Release of Lien by Undertaking
Section Section Name
35-21-01 Release of lien by undertaking authorized
35-21-02 Filing of application, affidavit, and undertaking for release of lien
35-21-03 Application, affidavit, undertaking, and notice of time to except sureties served on lien claimant
35-21-04 Exception to sureties ‑ Justification by sureties ‑ Discharge of lien
35-21-05 Fee ‑ Certified copies as evidence

Chapter 35-22 - Foreclosure of Mortgages of Real Property by Advertisement
Section Section Name
35-22-01 Foreclosure under power of sale ‑ Prohibition ‑ Exception
35-22-02 Right to foreclose ‑ Prerequisites ‑ Recording
35-22-03 Notice of intention to foreclose ‑ Service ‑ Payment ‑ Failure to commence foreclosure within ninety days
35-22-04 Foreclosure by advertisement enjoined ‑ Procedure
35-22-05 Foreclosure for installments ‑ Separate proceedings ‑ Redemption
35-22-06 Notice ‑ Published six times
35-22-07 Notice of sale ‑ Form
35-22-08 Sale to be conducted at public auction ‑ Time and place
35-22-09 Sale as unit or by tracts
35-22-10 Mortgagee, assigns, or representatives may purchase
35-22-11 Certificate of sale ‑ Contents ‑ Recordation within sixty days after sale ‑ Effect of certificate
35-22-12 Costs ‑ Disbursements
35-22-13 Foreclosure ‑ Attorney's and sheriff's fees ‑ Division of attorney's fees unlawful
35-22-14 Affidavit of publication ‑ Contents ‑ Filed within sixty days
35-22-15 Recorder ‑ Note of sale on margin of mortgage record
35-22-16 Affidavit of publication recorded ‑ Effect of in evidence
35-22-17 Copy of affidavit of publication to be mailed
35-22-18 Affidavit of mailing ‑ Recordation
35-22-19 Failure to mail notices ‑ Liability
35-22-20 Redemption ‑ Who may redeem ‑ Notice to officer making sale
35-22-21 Deed ‑ Issuance ‑ Effect
35-22-22 Disposition of proceeds of sale
35-22-23 Payment of surplus into court ‑ Petition for surplus
35-22-24 Application for order directing payment of surplus ‑ Notice ‑ Service
35-22-25 Order for distribution ‑ Payment
Chapter 35-23 - Foreclosure of Mortgages of Personal Property by Advertisement [Repealed]

Chapter 35-24 - Well or Pipeline Construction Lien
Section Section Name
35-24-01 Definitions
35-24-02 Who entitled to lien ‑ Amount of lien
35-24-03 Property subject to lien
35-24-04 Subcontractor's lien
35-24-05 Forfeiture or failure of title
35-24-06 Notice to purchaser of oil and gas
35-24-07 Rights of subcontractor against contract price
35-24-08 Date lien arises ‑ Preference over other encumbrances
35-24-09 Parity of liens ‑ Exception
35-24-10 Continuing deliveries under single contract
35-24-11 Contents and filing of statement of lien
35-24-12 Recordation of statement of lien
35-24-13 Bond to indemnify against liens
35-24-14 Duration of lien ‑ Suit to foreclose
35-24-15 Parties to suit to foreclose
35-24-16 Consolidation of suits to foreclose ‑ Intervention
35-24-17 Removal prohibited ‑ Injunction ‑ Lien follows property wrongfully removed
35-24-18 Sale pursuant to foreclosure
35-24-19 Allowance of reasonable attorney's fee in foreclosure
35-24-20 Personal action
35-24-21 Waivers
35-24-22 Assignment of liens and actions
35-24-23 Saving clause ‑ Liberal construction
Chapter 35-25 - Factor's Liens [Repealed] Chapter 35-26 - Filing and Discharge of Federal Liens [Repealed]

Chapter 35-27 - Construction Lien
Section Section Name
35-27-01 Definitions
35-27-02 Persons entitled to construction lien ‑ Notice ‑ Prohibition
35-27-03 When lien attaches
35-27-04 When lien attaches ‑ Exception ‑ Filing
35-27-05 Notice of intention to claim lien ‑ Recordation
35-27-06 Extent and amount of lien
35-27-07 Title of vendor or consenting owner ‑ Subject to liens
35-27-08 Contractor or subcontractor improperly using proceeds of payment ‑ Larceny
35-27-09 Payment to contractors withheld
35-27-10 Mingling of charges defeats right to lien
35-27-11 Itemized account and demand conditions precedent to obtaining lien for materials
35-27-12 Recorder to record notice
35-27-13 How lien perfected ‑ Construction lien recorded
35-27-14 Lien not lost for failure to file within time ‑ Exception
35-27-15 Account ‑ Duty of clerk of court
35-27-16 Inaccuracies in lien statement
35-27-17 Single contract for several buildings ‑ Amount of claim apportioned
35-27-18 Construction lien on railway contracts obtainable
35-27-19 Land subject to lien
35-27-20 Collateral security does not impair lien ‑ Exception
35-27-21 Complete and independent building ‑ Lien independent of land ‑ Notice to owner
35-27-22 Order of priority of classes of construction liens
35-27-23 Improvements on leasehold interest ‑ Extent of lien ‑ Sale of building
35-27-24 Action to enforce construction lien ‑ Notice of ‑ Deficiency judgment
35-27-24.1 Costs and attorney's fees
35-27-25 Requiring suit to be commenced ‑ Demand ‑ Limitations of action
35-27-26 Penalty for filing unlawful lien
35-27-27 Assignment of claims
35-27-28 General provisions
Chapter 35-28 - Federal Tax Lien Registration Act [Repealed]

Chapter 35-29 - Uniform Federal Lien Registration Act
Section Section Name
35-29-01 Scope
35-29-02 Place of filing
35-29-03 Execution of notices and certificates
35-29-04 Duties of filing officer
35-29-05 Fees
35-29-06 Short title

Chapter 35-30 - Agricultural Processor's Lien
Section Section Name
35-30-01 Agricultural processor's lien authorized
35-30-02 Procedure to obtain lien
35-30-03 Priority
35-30-04 Secretary of state to remove and destroy certain documents
35-30-05 Amendment of lien
35-30-06 Fees ‑ Penalty

Chapter 35-31 - Agricultural Supplier's Lien
Section Section Name
35-31-01 Agricultural supplier's lien authorized
35-31-02 Procedure to obtain lien
35-31-03 Priority
35-31-04 Secretary of state to remove and destroy certain documents
35-31-05 Amendment of lien
35-31-06 Fees ‑ Penalty

Chapter 35-32 - Aircraft Repair and Maintenance Lien
Section Section Name
35-32-01 Aircraft repair and maintenance lien authorized
35-32-02 Possession of aircraft
35-32-03 Recording of lien
35-32-04 Notice to owner and lienholders
35-32-05 Sale of aircraft authorized
35-32-06 Attorney's fees

Chapter 35-33 - Self-Service Storage Facility Liens
Section Section Name
35-33-01 Definitions
35-33-02 Lien against property ‑ Value limit ‑ Late fee
35-33-03 Denial of access ‑ Disposal of property
35-33-04 Custody and control of property
35-33-05 Notice of proceedings
35-33-06 Sale of property ‑ Application of proceeds
35-33-07 Protection of purchaser in good faith
35-33-08 Liability of owner
35-33-09 Validity of certain rental agreements
35-33-10 Sale proceedings ‑ Titled vehicles ‑ Towing
35-33-11 Owner rights ‑ Chapter construction

Chapter 35-34 - Child Support Lien
Section Section Name
35-34-01 Definitions
35-34-02 Lien for past‑due child support
35-34-02.1 Child support lien registry
35-34-03 Vehicle lien
35-34-04 Vessel lien
35-34-05 Account lien
35-34-06 Lien on other personal property
35-34-07 Priority of liens
35-34-08 Satisfaction of lien
35-34-09 Immunity from liability
35-34-10 Action to enforce lien
35-34-11 Persons aggrieved
35-34-12 Full faith and credit

Chapter 35-35 - Nonconsensual Common-Law Liens
Section Section Name
35-35-01 Definitions
35-35-02 Nonconsensual lien unlawful ‑ Penalty
35-35-03 Filing officer may reject lien ‑ Filing officer to accept notice of invalid lien ‑ Filing officer not liable
35-35-04 Lien claimant may petition court ‑ Procedure ‑ Order to show cause ‑ Remedies ‑ Order to be filed
35-35-05 Petition to declare lien invalid ‑ Procedure ‑ Order to show cause ‑ Remedies ‑ Order to be filed
35-35-06 Liability for submitting certain documents for filing ‑ Penalty

Chapter 35-36 - Portable Storage Unit Property Lien
Section Section Name
35-36-01 Definitions
35-36-02 Lien against property
35-36-03 Custody and control of property
35-36-04 Notice of proceedings
35-36-05 Sale of property ‑ Application of proceeds
35-36-06 Protection of purchaser in good faith
35-36-07 Liability of owner
35-36-08 Validity of certain rental agreements
35-36-09 Sale proceedings ‑ Titled vehicles

Chapter 35-37 - Oil and Gas Owner's Sales Liens
Section Section Name
35-37-01 Definitions
35-37-02 Extent of lien ‑ Dispute as to amount due ‑ Notice ‑ Buyer in ordinary course of business
35-37-03 Validity of lien
35-37-04 Perfection of lien ‑ Verified notice ‑ Effect of instruments ‑ Effective date of lien
35-37-05 Rights of first purchasers
35-37-06 Expiration of lien ‑ Enforcement ‑ Joinder and consolidation ‑ Costs ‑ Personal actions ‑ Other rights and remedies

Title 36 - Livestock

Chapter 36-01 - State Board of Animal Health
Section Section Name
36-01-00.1 Definitions
36-01-01 State board of animal health ‑ Appointment ‑ Terms ‑ Qualifications
36-01-02 Meetings of board ‑ Limitations on number ‑ Special
36-01-03 Officers of board ‑ Election
36-01-04 Compensation and expenses of members of board
36-01-05 State veterinarian ‑ Appointment
36-01-06 State veterinarian ‑ Duties
36-01-07 Consulting veterinarian of board ‑ Duties ‑ Compensation
36-01-08 Duties ‑ Rules
36-01-08.1 Nontraditional livestock license ‑ Fee
36-01-08.2 Mountain lions, wolves, and wolf hybrids held in captivity ‑ Identification required
36-01-08.3 Duties ‑ Evaluations ‑ Report
36-01-08.4 Ownership of skunks and raccoons prohibited ‑ Exception ‑ Rules on primates, wolves, and wolf hybrids
36-01-09 How regulations made
36-01-10 Agents and assistants may be employed by commissioner ‑ Granting of authority to United States government inspectors
36-01-11 Reports of board
36-01-12 Powers of board over contagious and infectious diseases
36-01-12.1 Fund transfer for control of diseases
36-01-12.2 Confiscation of nontraditional livestock held in violation of this chapter
36-01-13 Diseased animal to be reported ‑ Records exempt
36-01-14 Protest against killing of diseased animal ‑ Examination of animal by experts ‑ Appointment of experts
36-01-15 Expense of experts ‑ How paid
36-01-16 Disposal of carcass of diseased animal
36-01-17 Oaths and examinations
36-01-18 Inspection of livestock in transit ‑ Penalty
36-01-19 Emergency fund in case of epizootic
36-01-20 Penalty for violation of chapter
36-01-21 Definitions
36-01-22 Feeding garbage to swine
36-01-23 Application for permit
36-01-24 Revocation of permits
36-01-25 Cooking or other treatment
36-01-26 Inspection and investigation ‑ Maintenance of records ‑ Feeding plants
36-01-27 Enforcement of the act
36-01-28 Enforcement orders ‑ Administrative hearing ‑ Penalty
36-01-29 Monitored livestock feedlots ‑ Rules ‑ License
36-01-30 Feedlot registration ‑ Rules ‑ Penalty
36-01-31 Venomous reptiles ‑ Possession ‑ Permit ‑ Penalty
36-01-32 Duties ‑ Animal tracking
36-01-33 State board of animal health ‑ Certification of livestock ‑ Fees ‑ Agriculture commissioner ‑ Continuing appropriation
36-01-34 Restriction on importation of certain animals - Exception
36-01-35 Assistance in criminal investigations
36-01-36 Premises identification, animal identification, and animal tracking ‑ Open records ‑ Exception
Chapter 36-02 - Veterinary Medicine and Surgery [Repealed] Chapter 36-03 - Stallion Registration [Repealed] Chapter 36-04 - Livestock Dealers [Repealed] Chapter 36-05 - Livestock Auction Markets [Repealed] Chapter 36-05.1 - Satellite Video Livestock Auction Markets [Repealed] Chapter 36-06 - Purchase of Livestock by Packing Plants [Repealed] Chapter 36-07 - Rendering Plants [Repealed]

Chapter 36-08 - Cooperative Grazing Associations
Section Section Name
36-08-01 Definitions
36-08-02 Powers of grazing association
36-08-03 Grazing association name
36-08-04 Membership
36-08-05 Election of directors
36-08-06 Articles of association
36-08-07 Animal units grazed
36-08-08 Powers of directors
36-08-09 Grazing district map
36-08-10 Application of act to existing cooperatives
Chapter 36-09 - Brands and Marks [Repealed] Chapter 36-10 - Inspection of Livestock Shipments [Repealed]

Chapter 36-11 - Trespass of Livestock
Section Section Name
36-11-01 Livestock running at large prohibited ‑ Penalty
36-11-01.1 Livestock ‑ Definition
36-11-02 Owner defined
36-11-03 Establishment of stock district ‑ Petition
36-11-04 Duty of board of county commissioners when petition is filed ‑ Territory within cities, villages, and irrigation districts excluded
36-11-05 Revocation of resolution establishing stock district ‑ Petition required ‑ When stock district may be re-established
36-11-05.1 Stock district termination
36-11-06 Certain animals not to be permitted to run at large at any time ‑ Penalty
36-11-07 Liability of owners of livestock injuring persons or property of others
36-11-08 Trespass and injury to property ‑ Liability of owner of trespassing goats, sheep, and swine
36-11-09 Action permitted when livestock breaks through lawful fence
36-11-10 Trespassing livestock may be distrained ‑ Notice to owner ‑ Security for release
36-11-11 Procedure when security given
36-11-12 Notice of damages to owner of livestock before action is commenced
36-11-13 When action for trespass of livestock must be commenced
36-11-14 Procedure when keeper or owner of trespassing livestock is unknown
36-11-15 Proof on trial of action for trespass of livestock
36-11-16 Judgment for plaintiff is lien on livestock
36-11-17 Collection of judgment against unknown defendant ‑ Disposition of surplus
36-11-18 When judgment of original court final ‑ Right to trial by jury
36-11-19 Taking livestock distrained ‑ Penalty
36-11-20 Sheriff to return or impound livestock running at large ‑ Expenses to be paid by owner

Chapter 36-12 - Herding and Driving
Section Section Name
36-12-01 Definitions
36-12-02 Enticing or driving animals away prohibited ‑ Duties of drover or herder
36-12-03 Animals of drover to be branded ‑ Requirements governing
36-12-04 Finding of animal of another in herd or flock as presumptive evidence
36-12-05 Damages for violation of provisions ‑ Judgment and costs to constitute a lien
36-12-06 Penalty
Chapter 36-13 - Estrays [Repealed]

Chapter 36-14 - Contagious and Infectious Diseases Generally
Section Section Name
36-14-00.1 Definitions
36-14-01 Sale or gift of animal infected with contagious or infectious disease prohibited ‑ Exception ‑ Notice
36-14-02 Killing of infected animal for human consumption prohibited ‑ Exception ‑ Stamping of infected meat
36-14-03 Animals infected with contagious or infectious disease to be confined and isolated from other animals
36-14-04 Horses, mules, and asses imported into state to have certificate of veterinary inspection
36-14-04.1 Animals imported into state to have certificate of veterinary inspection ‑ Exception
36-14-05 Cattle brought into state ‑ Certificate of veterinary inspection required
36-14-06 Certificate of veterinary inspection required of sheep imported into state ‑ Contents
36-14-07 Swine brought into state to have certificate of veterinary inspection ‑ Contents
36-14-08 Immunization of swine to be exhibited at fairs
36-14-09 Living hog cholera virus and vaccines ‑ Purchase, possession, or use of living hog cholera virus and vaccines prohibited ‑ Penalty
36-14-10 Shipments of animals for immediate slaughter
36-14-11 Certificates of veterinary inspection issued by whom ‑ Tests made by whom ‑ Rules governing
36-14-12 Requirements governing the issuance of certificates
36-14-12.1 Notice of condemnation of diseased animal ‑ Animal to be destroyed within fifteen days ‑ Extension of time
36-14-13 Issuance of certificate of veterinary inspection by unauthorized person ‑ Penalty
36-14-14 Certificate of health required on sale of purebred cattle and nonregistered bulls for breeding purposes
36-14-15 Duty of state's attorney to bring actions for violation of chapter ‑ Notice
36-14-16 Failure to restrain infected sheep ‑ Penalty
36-14-17 Refusing to allow examination of sheep is misdemeanor
36-14-18 Willfully spreading infection of sheep is a felony ‑ Penalty
36-14-19 Disposition of carcass of animal dying from contagious or infectious disease
36-14-20 Duty of overseer of highways when carcass of dead animal is found ‑ Fees ‑ Recovery of expense
36-14-21 Enforcement orders ‑ Administrative hearing ‑ Penalty
36-14-22 Civil action for damages
36-14-23 Animal condemned as diseased to be appraised by board ‑ Notice to owner
36-14-24 Protest of board's appraisal ‑ Board of appraisers appointed ‑ Appraisal to be final
36-14-25 Fees of appraisers ‑ How paid
36-14-26 Approval of indemnity payments ‑ Rules
36-14-27 Return of appraisal ‑ Payment of claims for diseased animals
36-14-28 Owner of diseased animals ‑ No indemnification ‑ Circumstances

Chapter 36-14.1 - Hog Cholera
Section Section Name
36-14.1-01 Definitions
36-14.1-02 General authority
36-14.1-03 Appraisal and indemnification
36-14.1-04 Institution of indemnification
36-14.1-05 Cooperation with the United States
36-14.1-06 Rules and regulations
36-14.1-07 Review

Chapter 36-15 - Bovine Tuberculosis and Brucellosis
Section Section Name
36-15-01 Definitions
36-15-02 Notice of condemnation of diseased animal ‑ Animal to be destroyed within fifteen days ‑ Extension of time
36-15-03 Animal condemned as diseased to be appraised by board ‑ Notice to owner
36-15-04 Protest of board's appraisal ‑ Board of appraisers appointed ‑ Appraisal to be final
36-15-05 Maximum valuations of diseased animals
36-15-06 Fees of appraisers ‑ How paid
36-15-07 Owner of condemned animal may protest diagnosis of board
36-15-08 Owner entitled to compensation for animal infected with tuberculosis or with paratuberculosis ‑ Board of animal health may make rules governing payments
36-15-08.1 Animals with brucellosis or bovine tuberculosis ‑ Compensation ‑ Rules governing payments
36-15-09 Return of appraisement ‑ Payment of claims for diseased animals
36-15-10 Salvage to be deducted from amount paid to owner of condemned animal
36-15-11 Owner of diseased animals may not be indemnified ‑ Cases
36-15-12 Bovine tuberculosis fund and brucellosis fund to be maintained
36-15-13 Testing of cattle in township for bovine tuberculosis and for brucellosis ‑ Petition
36-15-14 Animals not to be permitted to enter state or area circumscribed by board for testing purposes
36-15-15 Testing for tuberculosis or for brucellosis without petition ‑ When permitted
36-15-16 Transportation to agents of board may be furnished by county or township
36-15-17 Tuberculin and brucellosis testing of entire county may be enforced under certain conditions
36-15-18 Retesting in modified accredited tuberculosis‑free county
36-15-19 Penalty for violation of provisions relating to testing of animals
36-15-20 Brucellosis vaccination of calves
36-15-21 Calfhood vaccination against brucellosis required ‑ Penalty
36-15-21.1 Calfhood vaccination against brucellosis ‑ Waiver of requirements
36-15-22 Enforcement orders ‑ Administrative hearing ‑ Penalty
36-15-23 Disease testing of livestock - Reimbursement for loss
Chapter 36-16 - Glanders and Dourine [Repealed] Chapter 36-17 - Bot Treatment Law [Repealed] Chapter 36-18 - Serum Institute [Repealed] Chapter 36-19 - Dipping Stations [Repealed] Chapter 36-20 - Shipment of Livestock [Repealed]

Chapter 36-21 - General Provisions
Section Section Name
36-21-01 Fraudulent registration or representation of purebred livestock ‑ Penalty
36-21-02 Abuse of animals prohibited ‑ Penalty
36-21-03 Lien for caring for abused animal ‑ Priority ‑ Where prior lien of record exists
36-21-04 Unlawful killing or selling of livestock ‑ Penalty
36-21-05 Skinning dead livestock ‑ Restrictions governing
36-21-06 Maiming or torturing animals ‑ Misdemeanor
36-21-07 Keeping houses or pits for fighting animals ‑ Encouraging or promoting fights between animals ‑ Misdemeanor
36-21-08 Instigating or promoting fights between animals ‑ Misdemeanor
36-21-09 Officer's duty to arrest person instigating or promoting fights between animals
36-21-10 Dogs, wolves, and coyotes worrying livestock or poultry may be killed
36-21-11 Liability for damages to livestock by dogs
36-21-12 Killing of livestock by railroad is prima facie evidence of negligence
36-21-13 Exemplary damages for injuries to domestic animals
36-21-14 Licensing of weighmen ‑ Fees
36-21-15 Sale of livestock by weight
36-21-16 Licensing ‑ Duration ‑ Renewals ‑ Refusal ‑ Revocation or suspension
36-21-17 False weighing
36-21-18 Title to property to remain with seller until settlement made
36-21-19 Equine processing assessment ‑ Continuing appropriation ‑ Provision of grants

Chapter 36-21.1 - Humane Treatment of Animals
Section Section Name
36-21.1-01 Definitions
36-21.1-02 Overworking, mistreating, or abandoning animals
36-21.1-03 Cruelty in transportation
36-21.1-03.1 Unattended dog or cat in motor vehicle
36-21.1-04 Poisoning animals
36-21.1-05 Animal with infectious disease
36-21.1-06 Exposure of animals ‑ Authority of officers
36-21.1-07 Cockfights, dogfights, and other exhibitions prohibited ‑ Penalties
36-21.1-08 Artificially colored animals ‑ Sale
36-21.1-09 Use of certain birds as advertising devices ‑ Use of live beef or dairy cattle as raffle prizes ‑ Gifts of animals
36-21.1-10 Care of animals used as advertising devices
36-21.1-11 Penalty
36-21.1-12 Duties of board and commissioner
36-21.1-13 Abandoned animals ‑ Assumption of custody
36-21.1-14 Assumption of custody ‑ Immunity from liability
36-21.1-15 Applicability of chapter

Chapter 36-21.2 - Treatment of Animals
Section Section Name
36-21.2-01 Neglect - Definition - Exemptions - Penalty
36-21.2-02 Animal abuse - Definition - Exemptions - Penalty
36-21.2-03 Animal cruelty - Definition - Exemptions - Penalty
36-21.2-04 Animal abandonment - Definition - Exemptions - Penalty
36-21.2-05 Seizure of animal ‑ Court order
36-21.2-06 Law enforcement ‑ Duty upon seizure ‑ Notification
36-21.2-07 Costs of seizure and care - Responsibility of owner - Lien
36-21.2-08 Abandoned animal - Law enforcement officer - Duties
36-21.2-09 Title of animal - Sale or adoption
36-21.2-10 Veterinarian
36-21.2-11 Caged animals - Public display - Exemptions - Penalty
36-21.2-12 Unattended animal in motor vehicle - Penalty
36-21.2-13 Immunity from liability
36-21.2-14 Estrays
36-21.2-15 Multiple animals - Enhancement of offense
Chapter 36-22 - Estray Inspection [Repealed] Chapter 36-23 - Standards for Meat Inspection, Sanitation, and Distribution [Repealed] Chapter 36-23.1 - Meat Inspection [Repealed] Chapter 36-24 - Meat Inspection [Repealed]

Chapter 36-25 - Farmed Elk
Section Section Name
36-25-01 Definitions
36-25-02 Rules ‑ Database
36-25-03 Advisory committee
36-25-04 Development program
36-25-05 Confinement ‑ Rules
36-25-06 Agricultural pursuit
36-25-07 Sales of meat products
36-25-08 Identification
36-25-09 Inspection
36-25-10 Enforcement orders ‑ Administrative hearing ‑ Penalty

Chapter 36-26 - Feral Swine
Section Section Name
36-26-01 Definitions
36-26-02 Board ‑ Authority
36-26-03 Prohibited actions
36-26-04 Presence of feral swine ‑ Notification of board ‑ Immediate threat
36-26-05 Civil penalty

Title 37 - Military

Chapter 37-01 - General Provisions
Section Section Name
37-01-01 Definitions
37-01-02 Armed military force from another state entering this state for military duty prohibited ‑ Exceptions
37-01-03 Articles of uniform code of military justice applicable in state ‑ Regulations governing ‑ Punishment for offenses while on duty
37-01-04 Governor's authority to order out national guard ‑ Reserve militia ordered out
37-01-04.1 National guard emergency ‑ Costs ‑ Application to emergency commission
37-01-05 Absence of national guard from state ‑ Designation not to be given to new organization
37-01-06 Seizure of property by governor to avert strike or lockout and to avert disaster or calamity
37-01-07 Facilities and services at disposal of governor upon taking over coal mine or public utility
37-01-08 Proclamation of state of insurrection ‑ Governor may proclaim
37-01-09 Service medals
37-01-10 Distinguished service medal ‑ Presented by whom ‑ Qualifications ‑ Regulations governing
37-01-10.1 North Dakota legion of merit medal ‑ Presented by whom ‑ Qualifications ‑ Regulations governing