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North Dakota Statutes, Title 43

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Title 43, Occupations and Professions

99 chapters · 1,335 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 431,335 Ch 43-15, Pharmacists55 Ch 43-11, Cosmetologists49 Ch 43-04, Barbers46 Ch 43-17, Physicians, Resident Physicians, and…39 Ch 43-10, Funeral Service Practitioners38 Ch 43-19.1, Professional Engineers and Land Surv…38 Ch 43-32, Psychologists36 Ch 43-09, Electricians35 Ch 43-23, State Real Estate Commission33 Ch 43-18, Plumbers32 Ch 43-28, Dentists31 Ch 43-13, Optometrists30 Ch 43-29, Veterinarians29 Ch 43-23.3, Real Estate Appraisers27

13 sections·Filtered byTitle 43✕Ch 43-53✕

N.D.C.C. § 43-53-01 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Advertise" includes the issuing or causing to be distributed any card, sign, or device to any person; the causing, permitting, or allowing any sign or marking in or on any building, radio, or television; or adver…
N.D.C.C. § 43-53-02 Representation to the public
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Effective January 1, 2006, except as specifically provided otherwise under this chapter, only an individual licensed under this chapter may use the title "marriage and family therapist" or the abbreviations "MFT". A licensee shall display prominently the licensee's license at the…
N.D.C.C. § 43-53-03 Exemptions
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1. An individual is exempt from the requirements of this chapter if: a. The individual is practicing marriage and family therapy as part of that individual's duties as an employee of a recognized academic institution or a governmental institution or agency while performing those …
N.D.C.C. § 43-53-04 Marriage and family therapy licensure board
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1. The North Dakota marriage and family therapy licensure board consists of five members. The governor shall appoint the board members to serve terms of four years, except for those first appointed one member must continue in office for two years, two for three years, and two, in…

N.D.C.C. § 43-53-05 Board powers and duties

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1. The board shall administer and enforce this chapter. The board shall adopt rules as the board determines necessary. 2. The board shall examine and pass on the qualifications of all applicants and shall issue a license to each successful applicant. The board shall adopt a seal …

N.D.C.C. § 43-53-06 Licenses

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1. Each individual desiring to obtain a license as a practicing marriage and family therapist shall submit an application to the board, upon such form and in such manner as the board prescribes. An applicant shall furnish evidence that the applicant: a. Is of good moral character…

N.D.C.C. § 43-53-07 Examination

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1. The board shall conduct an examination at least once a year at a time and place designated by the board. Examinations may be written or oral as determined by the board. The board may create its own examination or adopt a nationally recognized examination. In any written examin…

N.D.C.C. § 43-53-08 License by endorsement

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The board shall issue a license by examination of credentials to any applicant licensed or certified as a marriage and family therapist in another state for which the requirements for the license or certificate are equivalent to or exceed the requirements of this state, provided …

N.D.C.C. § 43-53-09 Fees

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A fee, as determined by the board, must be paid to the board for original licensure. A fee may also be established for the licensure examination. A license is valid for two years and must be renewed biennially, with the renewal fee being determined by the board. The board may als…

N.D.C.C. § 43-53-10 Disciplinary proceedings

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1. The board may deny an application or institute a disciplinary proceeding concerning a licensee on the following grounds: a. Conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction of an offense that the board determines to be of such a nature as to render the licensee unfit to practic…

N.D.C.C. § 43-53-10.1 Temporary suspension - Appeal

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1. If, based on verified evidence, the board determines by a clear and convincing standard that the evidence presented to the board indicates the continued practice by a licensed marriage and family therapist or an associate marriage and family therapist would create significant …

N.D.C.C. § 43-53-11 Limitations of practice - Divorce proceedings

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1. If both parties to a marriage have obtained marriage and family therapy by a licensed marriage and family therapist, the therapist may not testify in a spousal support or divorce action concerning information acquired in the course of the therapeutic relationship. This subsect…

N.D.C.C. § 43-53-12 Penalty

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Any person who practices without a license in violation of this chapter is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.