North Dakota Administrative Code

If a veterinary technician fails to complete the continuing education requirements, notice must be sent to the licenseholder. At the discretion of the board, a six-month grace period may be allowed to make up the requirement. If after six months the requirements have not been met…

Veterinary prescription drugs are to be used or prescribed only within the context of a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship. Veterinary prescription drugs are those drugs restricted by federal law to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. History: Effective…

1. Adequate treatment records must be maintained by the veterinarian for at least three years, for all animals treated, to show that the drugs were supplied to clients with whom a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship has existed. Such records must include the informatio…

1. Records of prescription drugs must contain the: 1 a. Name, address, and telephone number of veterinarian. b. Name, address, and telephone number of client. c. Identification of animals or herds treated. d. Date of treatment, prescribing, or dispensing of drug. e. Name and quan…

1. Veterinary prescription drugs must be stored in designated areas within the practice which are sufficient to ensure proper sanitation, temperature, light, ventilation, moisture control, segregation, and security. 2. Controlled substances must be purchased, stored, and monitore…

Patient records must contain the following information in electronic or written legible form: 1. Client name, address, and phone numbers. 2. Patient name, breed, description, sex, and age. 3. Results of any patient physical examinations, plans for diagnostic procedures and treatm…

Patient records must contain the following information in electronic or written legible form: 1. Client name, address, and phone numbers. 2. Identification of animals or herds treated. 3. Any medications used, including route of administration and dosage. 4. Evidence of client's …

1. A person may file a written complaint with the board setting forth the specific charges upon which the complaint is made. Upon receiving a complaint, the board shall notify the veterinarian or veterinary technician of the complaint and request the veterinarian or veterinary te…

1. The board, after reviewing the complaint and response to the complaint, may appoint a peer review committee for the purpose of investigating the complaint and rendering a recommendation to the board. The board may seek input from the North Dakota veterinary medical association…

Unprofessional conduct includes: 1. Failing to meet the minimum standards of practice. 2. Engaging in conduct likely to deceive, defraud, or harm the public or demonstrating a willful or careless disregard for the health, welfare, or safety of a patient, in which case, proof of a…

Minimum standards of practice include: 1. The delivery of veterinary care must be provided in a competent and humane manner consistent with prevailing standards of practice for the species of animal and the professed area of expertise of the veterinarian or veterinary technician.…

1. The board shall reference the 2024 principles of veterinary medical ethics from the American veterinary medical association as the standard code of ethics for the practice of veterinary medicine. 2. The board shall reference the 2025 national association of veterinary technici…

As used in this chapter: 1. "Administrator" means the professional health program designated through the agreement. 2. "Participant" means an individual referred to or enrolled in the program. 3. "Program" means the agreement set forth in North Dakota Century Code section 43-29-1…

The board may enter an agreement with the administrator to undertake the functions and responsibilities specified in the agreement. The functions and responsibilities of the agreement may include the following: 1. Contracting with agencies or providers for diagnostic, monitoring,…

In consultation with the board, the administrator shall develop procedures for: 1. Periodic reporting of statistical information regarding program activity; 2. Periodic disclosure and joint review of information the board deems appropriate regarding reports received, contacts of …

If the board determines a veterinarian or veterinary technician currently exhibits possible impairment, the board may direct that an evaluation of the veterinarian or veterinary technician be facilitated by the administrator for the purpose of determining whether there is a curre…

A report by a veterinarian or veterinary technician, including a self-report or self-referral to the administrator, must be deemed to be a report to the board for purposes of mandated reporting of impairment. History: Effective April 1, 2026. General Authority: NDCC 43-29-15, 43-…

Except as expressly provided under this article and North Dakota Century Code section 43-29-15, the administrator may not disclose personally identifiable information about participants other than board-ordered participants. History: Effective April 1, 2026. General Authority: ND…

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the administrator, or delegated individuals and members the administrator are not liable to any person for any acts, omissions, or recommendations made in good faith within the scope of responsibilities pursuant to this chapter. History…

If utilizing veterinary telemedicine: 1. A veterinarian shall establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship in compliance with North Dakota Century Code section 43-29-12.2 before the provision of veterinary telemedicine services; 2. A veterinarian shall employ sound profes…

The office of the state engineer was established in 1905. As initially created, the state engineer had many responsibilities, including as an ex-officio state coal mine inspector, as well as the chief engineer and secretary for the newly created highway commission. Eventually the…

1. North Dakota Century Code section 61-02-04 regulates commission membership. Two commissioners, the governor and the agriculture commissioner, are statewide officials elected 1 for four-year terms. Eight commissioners representing the eight major drainage basins are appointed b…

1. The department is headed by the director, who is a member of the governor's cabinet. The director provides overall leadership and decisionmaking, has hiring responsibilities, and oversees the department staff. The director also acts as a liaison between the department and the …

Repealed effective January 1, 2015.

Unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions apply: 1. "Assessment drain" is defined in North Dakota Century Code section 61-16.1-02. 2. "Board" is defined in North Dakota Century Code section 61-16.1-02. 3. "Department" is defined in North Dakota Century Code…

In addition to North Dakota Century Code section 61-32-03, a permit is required for: 1. An assessment drain. 2. Construction of a lateral drain. 3. Modification of a previous permit, which includes deepening, widening, or extending a drain. 4. Pumping, gravity, or placement of fi…

Repealed effective February 1, 1997.

1. A drainage permit under section 89-02-01-03 is not required for maintenance of a drain. 2. The provisions of section 89-02-01-03 do not apply to any drain constructed under the direct and comprehensive supervision of the following federal or state agencies: 3 a. The state wate…

As a part of a drainage permit application, applicants shall report to the department the watershed area proposed to be drained by the project and how it was determined. This information must be verified by the department through best publicly available information from relevant …

1. Any person desiring a drainage permit shall file a complete application form with the department on a form provided by the department. 2. The department shall notify the applicant within fifteen days of application receipt, in writing, whether the application is deemed complet…

1. If an applicant wishes to make a change to the applicant's application after the application contents have been submitted to the department and without an identified deficiency by the department, the applicant shall withdraw the application and submit a new application. 2. The…

1. If the department needs further information or support materials from the applicant during the department review, the department review shall cease and the applicant must be notified, in writing, of the department's need for information or additional support materials. 2. The …

In unique or complex situations, the department and applicant may agree to suspend the ninety-day timeline requirements detailed in this chapter. History: Effective April 1, 2026. General Authority: NDCC 61-03-13 Law Implemented: NDCC 61-32-03

1. The department may not begin its review of the application for statewide or interdistrict significance until the application is deemed complete under section 89-02-01-07. The 5 department shall consider the criteria in section 89-02-01-09 in making its determination on whether…

Repealed effective April 1, 2026.

significance. 1. In determining whether the proposed drainage is of statewide or interdistrict significance, the department shall consider the following criteria: a. Drainage affecting property owned by the state or its political subdivisions. b. Drainage of sloughs, ponds, or la…

1. Upon receipt of the board's approval of a drainage application for drains determined to have statewide or interdistrict significance under section 89-02-01-07.4 and any information received or considered by the board as a part of that permit application, the department shall h…

Repealed effective April 1, 2026. 8

Unless otherwise specifically stated, the department may attach conditions to permits of statewide or interdistrict significance. History: Effective February 1, 1997; amended effective April 1, 2000; January 1, 2015; January 1, 2023; April 1, 2026. General Authority: NDCC 61-03-1…

The permit recipient may make a written request to the board for a one-year extension to the time to complete the drain's construction. Only two extensions may be granted. All requests for extensions must be made at least sixty days before the expiration date and must specificall…

significance. 1. The department has up to ninety days to review and approve or deny drainage applications for drains determined to have statewide or interdistrict significance under section 89-02-01-07.4 from the time the most recent application amendment detailed under section 8…

Repealed effective April 1,2026.

significance - Information to be used. Repealed effective April 1, 2026.

approve or deny application of statewide or interdistrict significance. 1. The department shall provide a copy of the decision to the parties of record. 2. The notice of decision must include: a. The name of the drain; b. The applicant's name; c. Whether the application was grant…

Repealed effective April 1, 2026.

Repealed effective April 1, 2026.

Repealed effective April 1, 2026.