1. For purposes of this chapter, confidential records as defined under section 44-04-17.1 include: a. Identifiable information that may reasonably be used to identify a guardian, conservator, complainant, or an individual applying for or receiving services; and b. A report concerning an applicant, provider, or recipient of public services. 2. Confidential information may be disclosed only: a. In the administration of a program under the supervision or administration of the office; or b. When authorized or required by administrative rule, court rule, or law. 3. The office may disclose information uncovered during a disciplinary investigation to the attorney general or bureau of criminal investigation related to a criminal investigation when the investigation counsel suspects the subject of the investigation has committed a crime. 4. A person that discloses, authorizes, or knowingly allows, participates in, or acquiesces in the disclosure of confidential information in violation of this section is guilty of a class C felony.
54-68-08. Guardianship and conservatorship limitations - Representation to the public - Exemption. 1. A person may not serve as a guardian or a conservator for three or more adult individuals at the same time unless that person is a licensed guardian or a licensed conservator or has an agency permit. This subsection does not apply to an individual appointed as a guardian or conservator for a family member. 2. A public guardian or a public conservator may not provide services to a minor unless authorized by a proceeding under section 30.1-28-03.3. 3. A person must be a licensed guardian or a licensed conservator to offer guardianship or conservatorship services to the public. 4. This section does not apply to: a. A federal or state agency. b. A financial institution under section 6-08.1-01 when appointed as a conservator. c. Human service zones, including human service zone directors or human service zone team members, as defined in section 50-01.1-01. 5. A person who violates this section after August 1, 2026, is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.