Title 43 — Occupations and Professions

Conviction of an offense does not disqualify a person from licensure under this chapter unless the board determines that the offense has a direct bearing upon a person's ability to serve the public as a plumber, or that, following conviction of any offense, the person is not suff…

1. Except as provided in this section, if a plumbing license is required under section 43-18-11 or by local ordinance, no person offering plumbing contracting services may advertise as a plumbing contractor, master plumber, or journeyman plumber unless the person employs a licens…

A person employed by the state board of plumbing or a political subdivision to inspect plumbing installations must be licensed as a journeyman or master plumber. This section does not apply to an inspector employed by the board of plumbing or a political subdivision as of July 2,…

Examinations must be held at the time and place prescribed by the board. Notice of such examinations must be given by mail to all persons who have made application to take the examination. The board may call a special examination at any time.

Any person qualified under the rules of the board who desires to take the examination to become a registered and licensed plumber shall make application to the board therefor and pay to the treasurer of the board the examination fee. Such fee may not exceed two hundred dollars fo…

The board may register, without examination, upon payment of the required fee, nonresident applicants registered under the laws of other states having requirements for regulating plumbers which the board determines are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this state in…

The board shall keep a register in which must be entered the names and addresses of all persons to whom certificates of registration and license are issued under the provisions of this chapter as master plumbers, and also a register in which must be entered the names and addresse…

The board, upon the payment of the regular examination fee, may issue a temporary permit to engage in the business of master plumber or journeyman plumber, or both, to any person who furnishes satisfactory evidence of the person's qualifications. Such permits are revocable permit…

A plumber registered and licensed by the board to engage in the business of master plumber, journeyman plumber, or plumber's apprentice may engage in or work at the business of plumbing at any place in this state, except in cities that have adopted ordinances requiring a municipa…

A certificate and license issued under the provisions of this chapter is valid for only one year and expires on the thirty-first day of December of the year in which it was issued. The certificate must be renewed by the board upon application made within thirty days after the exp…

After January 1, 1991, each applicant for renewal of a master or journeyman plumber's license under section 43-18-17 must have successfully completed prior thereto at least two credit hours, and thereafter a minimum of two credit hours and not to exceed four credit hours within a…

A person shall report doing plumbing work subject to inspection under section 43-18-17.3 to the board upon forms furnished by the board. This section does not apply to plumbing installations in buildings that are not connected to a public system of waterworks or sewerage or in po…

The board has jurisdiction over and shall make provision for inspection of plumbing installations or alterations to public buildings and installations in newly constructed dwelling units, except as provided in this section. Political subdivisions may provide for inspection of plu…

The board may revoke any certificate issued under the provisions of this chapter if the holder is guilty of: 1. Commission of an offense determined by the board to have a direct bearing upon the holder's ability to serve the public as a plumber, or the board determines, following…

A certificate of registration and license issued under the provisions of this chapter may be revoked only after a hearing of the charges by the board. The holder of the certificate must be notified in writing by the board of the charges against the holder and of the time and plac…

A person whose certificate of registration and license issued under the provisions of this chapter has been revoked by the board may not be permitted to apply for a license for a period of one year from the date of the revocation. After the expiration of such time, the board may …

Every apprentice plumber shall, within thirty days after beginning apprenticeship, register with the state plumbing board on a registration application form which will be supplied by the board, showing date of beginning apprenticeship, age, schooling, previous experience, employe…

Such local authority as may be designated by an ordinance of the municipality to issue plumbing permits and licenses, and to approve plumbing plans, shall report to the board willful violations of the state plumbing code and of any municipal ordinances regulating the same, and an…

It is unlawful for any person to work, for compensation, as a master plumber, journeyman plumber, or plumber's apprentice without being registered and licensed as a plumber in such classification.

Any person that violates the state plumbing code adopted under section 43-18-09; violates section 43-18-10, 43-18-11, 43-18-11.4, 43-18-17.2, or 43-18-23; or works under the license of another person in a manner that is in violation of section 43-18-13 is guilty of a class B misd…

In addition to the criminal penalty provided in section 43-18-24, the civil remedy of injunction is available to plumbing inspectors to restrain and enjoin violations of any provisions of this chapter. Any person claiming to be injured in person or property because of violations …

Repealed by S.L. 2009, ch. 369, § 31.

As used in this chapter and chapter 43-28, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Dental anesthesia assistant" means an individual authorized to perform anesthesia- related duties under the supervision of a dentist established by rule and does not include individuals issued a…

1. An individual seeking a license, registration, permit, credential, or endorsement related to the practice of dental hygiene in this state shall apply to the executive director of the board on forms prescribed by the board. 2. The application must: a. Be verified under oath tha…

Applications for licensure to practice dental hygiene by credential review must be made on forms provided by the board. The board may issue a license and certificate of registration to practice dental hygiene to an applicant who meets all of the following requirements: 1. The app…

1. Dental hygienist licenses expire on December thirty-first of every odd-numbered year. 2. Licenses may be renewed by December thirty-first of the odd-numbered year by submitting a renewal application, a renewal fee established by the board by rule, and proof of completion of th…

The board may establish rules governing the issuance of a volunteer license to practice dental hygiene to an individual previously licensed in this state or an individual who holds a license, in good standing, to practice dental hygiene issued by another state.

Repealed by S.L. 2009, ch. 369, § 31.

Conviction of an offense does not disqualify a person from licensure under this chapter unless the board determines that the offense has a direct bearing upon a person's ability to serve the public as a dental hygienist, or that, following conviction of any offense, the person is…

1. As used in this chapter, "dental hygiene" and the practice thereof means the removal of accumulated matter from the natural and restored surfaces of teeth and from restorations in the human mouth, the polishing of such surfaces, and the topical application of drugs to the surf…

Repealed by S.L. 1991, ch. 465, § 23.

1. The board may deny an application for or take disciplinary action against a dental hygienist's license or a registered or qualified dental assistant's registration, upon any one or more of the following grounds: a. Gross immorality or unprofessional conduct, which includes kno…

Upon payment of a fee determined by the board, a dental hygienist may request to have the dental hygienist's license placed on inactive status. While on inactive status, the dental hygienist may not engage in the practice of dental hygiene in the state until the dental hygienist …

Repealed by S.L. 2009, ch. 369, § 31.

A person may not practice dental hygiene or practice as a registered or qualified dental assistant in the state, without first obtaining from the board a license or registration. A person may not practice as a dental assistant outside the scope of practice established by the boar…

A person violating section 43-20-08 is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.

The board has the power and it is its duty to enforce the provisions of this chapter. The board has the power to make such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with this chapter, as may, in its judgment, be necessary for the proper enforcement of this chapter, and the examinat…

The practice of dental hygiene is hereby declared to be supplemental and auxiliary to the practice of dentistry in North Dakota. All particulars, requirements, regulations, control, and provisions of chapter 43-28 apply with equal force wherein and so far as they may be applicabl…

A licensed dentist may delegate to a competent dental hygienist those procedures over which the dentist exercises full responsibility, except those procedures that require professional judgment and skill in diagnosis, treatment planning, or the cutting of hard or soft tissue. The…

Repealed by S.L. 2009, ch. 369, § 31.

A licensed dental hygienist, registered dental assistant, or qualified dental assistant shall notify the executive director of the board of dental examiners of any new address within thirty days of the address change. The notice required under this section must be given by certif…

A licensed dentist may delegate to a dental hygienist licensed by the board the administration of block and infiltration anesthesia to a patient. The dental hygienist administering local anesthetic under this section must be under the supervision of a dentist, as established by r…

A dental assistant is an auxiliary to the practice of dentistry. To the extent applicable and to the extent they are not inconsistent with this chapter, the requirements and rules adopted by the board of dental examiners under chapter 43-28 apply to the practice of dental assista…

1. All dental assistant registrations, including any permits, credentials, or endorsements issued by the board, expire on December thirty-first of every even-numbered year. 2. A registration may be renewed by submitting a renewal application, renewal fee established by the board …

To be registered as a registered dental assistant, qualified dental assistant, dental anesthesia assistant, qualified dental assistant limited radiology registrant, or for any individual to be issued a permit, credential, or endorsement by the board related to dental assisting, a…

The state real estate commission consists of five members, three of whom must be active real estate brokers, appointed by the governor. The commission shall organize by the election of a chairman.

The governor shall appoint each member of the commission for a term of five years. Terms must be staggered so the term of one member expires each year. At the expiration of the term of any member of the commission, the governor shall appoint a successor for a term of five years. …

The commission shall employ an executive director who shall furnish bond as required by the commission and who shall keep a record of all proceedings, transactions, communications, and official acts of the commission, and who is custodian of all moneys received for licenses which…

The members of the commission are entitled to receive per diem, not to exceed the daily compensation rate a member of the legislative assembly is entitled to receive under section 54-35-10 for attendance at a legislative management committee meeting, as determined by the commissi…

A person may not act as a real estate broker or real estate salesperson, or advertise or assume to act as a real estate broker or real estate salesperson, without a license issued by the real estate commission. A person is not entitled to collect any fees, compensation, or commis…