Title 55 — State Historical Society and State Parks
13 chapters · 102 sections in this title.
N.D.C.C. § 55-01-00.1 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Artifact" means an item that is produced, shaped, used, or selected by humans. 2. "Board" means the state historical board. 3. "Collections" means artifacts or documents acquired and preserved because of the pote…
N.D.C.C. § 55-01-01 State historical board
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The board consists of twelve members, seven of whom are appointed by the governor. Each member appointed to the board must be a citizen and resident of the state. Appointments are for a term of three years from the first day of July to the thirtieth day of June of the third year …
N.D.C.C. § 55-01-01.1 State historical society
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The state historical society of North Dakota is created as an agency of the executive branch which is under the supervision and control of the board.
N.D.C.C. § 55-01-02 State historical board - Powers - Limitations
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The board may: 1. Faithfully expend and apply all money received from the state to the uses and purposes directed by law. 2. Hold all present and future historical collections and property of the society for the state. 3. Dispose of or transfer any articles in the collections it …
N.D.C.C. § 55-01-02.1 Society to have jurisdiction over heritage center
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The society has jurisdiction over the administration and operations of the North Dakota heritage center building. The director of the office of management and budget is responsible for maintenance of the heritage center building. The society, in consultation with the adjutant gen…
N.D.C.C. § 55-01-03 Meetings - When held - Quorum - Compensation and expenses of members
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The board shall meet at the call of the president not less than every three months and seven members constitute a quorum. The members of the board not appointed by the governor may receive no additional compensation for service upon the board but must be paid their expenses when …
N.D.C.C. § 55-01-06 Historical collections - Loan to county historical societies - Preservation
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When historical collections or materials are contributed or purchased by the state, they must be placed in the custody of the society, and those of a local historical nature may be loaned to the county historical societies when proper provision has been made for their care and pr…
N.D.C.C. § 55-01-07 Claims incurred by society - How paid
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All bills or claims against the state, arising by reason of expenditures authorized by the society for the purposes provided by law, must be submitted on vouchers to the office of the budget for approval and paid by warrant-check prepared by the office of management and budget. 5…
N.D.C.C. § 55-01-09 North Dakota heritage study committee - Display area
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Repealed by S.L. 1979, ch. 93, § 1; 1979, ch. 550, § 15.
N.D.C.C. § 55-01-10 Exchange of lands with other divisions of state government
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Upon authorization by the board, the society may transfer and convey certain lands held by the society to another agency of the state in exchange for lands held by the other agency, and the other agency may make the necessary conveyance to transfer and convey lands held by it to …
N.D.C.C. § 55-01-11 State historical society responsible for the Camp Hancock museum
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The society shall maintain, supervise, and promote the Camp Hancock museum in the city of Bismarck.
N.D.C.C. § 55-01-12 Criminal history record checks
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The state historical society may require any volunteer or final applicant for employment to submit to a statewide and nationwide criminal history record check. The nationwide criminal history record check must be conducted in the manner provided by section 12-60-24. 55-01-13. Ame…
N.D.C.C. § 55-01-14 Powers and duties of the commission - Continuing appropriation
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(Repealed effective December 31, 2026) 1. The America 250 commission has exclusive authority to represent this state in official dealings with the America 250 foundation and the United States semiquincentennial commission. 2. The commission may accept gifts, grants, and donations…