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North Dakota Statutes, Title 54

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Title 54, State Government

128 chapters · 1,256 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 541,256 Ch 54-52, Public Employees Retirement System55 Ch 54-17, Industrial Commission49 Ch 54-06, General Provisions43 Ch 54-12, Attorney General42 Ch 54-01, Sovereignty and Jurisdiction of State40 Ch 54-35, Legislative Management39 Ch 54-52.1, Uniform Group Insurance Program39 Ch 54-44.3, Central Personnel System37 Ch 54-03, Legislative Assembly35 Ch 54-59, Information Technology Department33 Ch 54-52.6, Defined Contribution Retirement Plan32 Ch 54-27, Fiscal Administration31 Ch 54-60, Department of Commerce27 Ch 54-30, Bonds of North Dakota, Real Estate S…25

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N.D.C.C. § 54-24.4-01 North Dakota library coordinating council - Members - Term
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The North Dakota library coordinating council consists of eleven members. The president of the North Dakota library association, or the president's designee, is an ex officio voting member of the council. The state librarian is an ex officio nonvoting member of the council. The g…
N.D.C.C. § 54-24.4-02 North Dakota library coordinating council - Compensation and expense reimbursement
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Each member of the North Dakota library coordinating council is entitled to receive as compensation sixty-two dollars and fifty cents per day, together with expenses as provided in sections 44-08-04 and 54-06-09, while attending meetings or performing duties directed by the counc…
N.D.C.C. § 54-24.4-03 North Dakota library coordinating council - Meetings
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The North Dakota library coordinating council shall hold at least one meeting each calendar year for the purpose of awarding grants or contracts. The council shall give notice to the press and the public of any council meeting at least thirty days in advance of the meeting. Award…
N.D.C.C. § 54-24.4-04 North Dakota library coordinating council - Powers

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The North Dakota library coordinating council may elect from its members an executive committee to assist it in performing its duties. The council, in consultation with the state librarian, may request assistance from the staff of the state library in performing its powers and du…

N.D.C.C. § 54-24.4-05 North Dakota library coordinating council - Duties

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The North Dakota library coordinating council shall: 1. Assist in planning, coordinating, and evaluating the services and programs of libraries in the state. 2. Approve the distribution of state funded grants to libraries, except for grants distributed under chapter 54-24.2. 3. F…

N.D.C.C. § 54-27.2-01 Budget stabilization fund

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The budget stabilization fund is a special fund in the state treasury. The state investment board shall supervise investment of the budget stabilization fund in accordance with chapter 21-10. Any interest or other budget stabilization fund earnings must be credited to the fund. A…

N.D.C.C. § 54-27.2-02 Certain general fund revenues to be deposited in the budget stabilization fund

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Notwithstanding any other provision of law except section 54-27.2-01, any amount in the state general fund in excess of sixty-five million dollars at the end of any biennium, after deducting any amounts that would otherwise be transferred to the general fund under section 54-27.2…

N.D.C.C. § 54-27.2-03 Transfers and expenditures from budget stabilization fund

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1. The governor may order transfers from the budget stabilization fund to the general fund as follows: a. After general fund allotments totaling at least three percent have been made during the biennium under section 54-44.1-12, the governor may order a transfer up to an amount e…

N.D.C.C. § 54-34.3-01 Department of commerce division of economic development and finance established - Mission

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The department of commerce division of economic development and finance is established to assume the functions, powers, and duties of the department of economic development and finance with respect to programs and other efforts intended to enhance the economic development of the …

N.D.C.C. § 54-34.3-02 Definitions

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As used in this chapter, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires: 1. "Department" means the department of commerce. 2. "Director" means the director of the department of commerce division of economic development and finance. 3. "Division" means the department divi…

N.D.C.C. § 54-34.3-03 Division structure

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The division consists of: 1. Offices established by statute; and 2. Offices the director organizes and establishes as necessary to carry out most efficiently and effectively the mission and duties of the division.

N.D.C.C. § 54-34.3-04 Director - Compensation - Duties

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A director shall supervise and control the division. The director shall: 1. Manage the internal operations of the division and establish policies that promote the orderly and efficient administration of the division; 2. Appoint personnel as may be determined necessary to carry ou…

N.D.C.C. § 54-34.3-06 Division offices

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The director shall organize and establish other offices as necessary to carry out most efficiently and effectively the mission and duties of the division.

N.D.C.C. § 54-34.3-08 Patents

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The division of economic development and finance, the North Dakota development fund, incorporated, and the North Dakota agricultural products utilization commission may hold or assign for remuneration all or a portion of their interest in patents or royalty rights acquired in the…

N.D.C.C. § 54-34.3-11 Mutual fund capital pool - Authorization

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The division of economic development and finance, in conjunction with the agricultural products utilization commission, may establish a mutual fund capital pool to attract farm and nonfarm investments in value-added processing projects.

N.D.C.C. § 54-34.3-15 Local economic developer certification and education programs

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The director may implement certification and education programs through which the division provides training to assist local economic developers and community leaders in meeting the needs of businesses. The director may contract with a third-party service provider to assist in im…

N.D.C.C. § 54-34.3-16 Life science industries - Promotion - Exemption

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The commissioner of commerce shall promote the development of life science industries in this state. Life science industries include biotechnology, biomedical sciences, and biopharmaceuticals. If any entity owns or operates an animal or research facility, the ownership or operati…

N.D.C.C. § 54-34.4-01 Division of tourism - Director

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The division of tourism is established to foster and promote tourism to, and within, the state and the full development of the state's tourism resources and to serve as a planning and coordinating agency for tourism-related programs of the state and the state's tourism partners. …

N.D.C.C. § 54-34.4-02 Duties of director

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The director of the department of commerce division of tourism, within the limits of legislative appropriations, shall: 1. Implement the state's tourism policy; 2. Prepare and update annually a tourism marketing plan for the promotion and expansion of tourism in the state which i…

N.D.C.C. § 54-34.4-03 State tourism policy

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1. The legislative assembly declares that: a. This state is endowed with scenic beauty, historical sites, cultural resources, local festivals, attractions, recreational facilities, and a population whose ethnic diversity and traditions are attractive to visitors; b. Tourism contr…

N.D.C.C. § 54-34.4-05 Copyright and trademark

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The director of the department of commerce division of tourism may obtain copyright or trademark protection for anything that may be used to promote the policies listed in section 54-34.4-03. The director may license and charge a fee for photographs and logos and anything with co…

N.D.C.C. § 54-35.2-01 Task force on intergovernmental issues - Membership - Meetings

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1. The legislative management may appoint task forces on intergovernmental issues assigned by the legislative management based on a study directive of a legislative bill or resolution and may appoint to each task force representatives of political subdivisions, the governor or th…

N.D.C.C. § 54-35.2-02 Functions and duties

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Each task force on intergovernmental issues shall serve as a forum for the discussion of resolution of issues relating to its study directive.

N.D.C.C. § 54-35.2-03 Staff services

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Each task force on intergovernmental issues may request provision of appropriate staff services from the legislative council.

N.D.C.C. § 54-35.2-04 Compensation and expenses

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A member of the task force on intergovernmental issues who is a member of the legislative assembly is entitled to receive, from funds available to the task force, compensation per day for each day spent in attendance at task force meetings in the same amount as provided for membe…

N.D.C.C. § 54-35.2-05 Reports

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Each task force on intergovernmental issues shall report its findings and recommendations and any proposed legislation necessary to implement the recommendations to the legislative management by the deadline provided by the legislative management when the task force was appointed…

N.D.C.C. § 54-40.1-01 Legislative findings and purpose

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The legislative assembly finds that the citizens of the state have a fundamental interest in the orderly development of the state and its resources. This finding recognizes the fact that the mobility of the population, changes in economic forces, and governmental mandates within …

N.D.C.C. § 54-40.1-02 Definitions

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In this chapter, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires: 1. "City" means any city incorporated under the laws of this state. 2. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department. 3. "Department" means the department of commerce. 4. "Governing body" means th…

N.D.C.C. § 54-40.1-03 Regional council - Membership

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1. Total membership on a regional council must be determined by the participating units of general local government, subject to the following minimum criteria of membership: a. A majority of the full regional council membership must be composed of existing elected city officials …

N.D.C.C. § 54-40.1-04 Regional council - Powers and duties

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A regional council shall: 1. Adopt agreements, rules, or procedures as may be necessary to effectuate planning and development in the region. 2. Coordinate planning and development within the region for all matters of regional concern as determined by the regional council, includ…

N.D.C.C. § 54-40.1-05 Reports

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Each regional council shall prepare an annual report within one hundred twenty days after the end of each fiscal year. The regional council shall submit copies of the report to the participating units of general local government, to the governor or the governor's designee, and to…

N.D.C.C. § 54-40.1-06 Dissolution of regional council

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A regional council may be dissolved as prescribed in the agreements, rules, or procedures of the regional council. Upon dissolution, all properties of the regional council will be converted to cash or evaluated as to worth and divided among participating units of general local go…

N.D.C.C. § 54-40.1-07 Rural catalyst committee - Membership - Meetings

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1. The rural catalyst committee is created to assist communities in the state with quality of life improvement and economic development projects. The committee includes: a. One individual from each regional council, appointed by the executive boards of the regional councils; b. T…

N.D.C.C. § 54-40.1-08 Rural catalyst grant program - Eligibility - Use of funds - Postaward monitoring - Report to legislative management and legislative assembly

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1. The department shall administer the rural catalyst grant program to support quality of life improvement and economic development projects for rural communities in the state. 2. Grant funding may be awarded for projects that will address a critical need in the areas of communit…

N.D.C.C. § 54-40.1-09 Rural catalyst fund

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The rural catalyst fund is a special fund in the state treasury administered by the department. Moneys in the fund must be used for providing grants in accordance with this chapter, subject to legislative appropriations. Interest earned on moneys in the fund must be credited to t…

N.D.C.C. § 54-40.2-01 Definitions

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In this chapter: 1. "Public agency" means any political subdivision, including municipalities, counties, school districts, and any agency or department of North Dakota. 2. "Secretary" means the secretary of interior of the United States. 3. "Tribal government" means the officiall…

N.D.C.C. § 54-40.2-02 Authorization to enter agreements - General contents

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1. Any one or more public agencies may enter into an agreement with any one or more tribal governments to perform any administrative service, activity, or undertaking that any of the public agencies or tribal governments are authorized to perform by law and to resolve any dispute…

N.D.C.C. § 54-40.2-03.1 Agreement - Notice

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1. After the parties to an agreement have agreed to its contents, the public agency involved shall publish a notice containing a summary of the agreement in the official newspaper of each county of the state reasonably expected to be affected by the agreement. The notice must als…

N.D.C.C. § 54-40.2-03.2 Public hearing - Notice

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1. If the public agency receives a request pursuant to section 54-40.2-03.1, the public agency shall hold a public hearing prior to the submission of the agreement to the governor at which any persons interested in the agreement may be heard. Notice of the time, place, and purpos…

N.D.C.C. § 54-40.2-04 Approval of agreement by governor and tribes - Approval by legislative assembly for tax collection agreements

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As a condition precedent to an agreement made under this chapter becoming effective, it must have the approval of the governor of North Dakota and the governing bodies of the tribes involved. If the agreement is a tax collection agreement between the tax commissioner and one or m…

N.D.C.C. § 54-40.2-05 Filing of agreement

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After approval by the governor and by the tribe or tribes affected by the agreement and, if required, legislative confirmation, and prior to commencement of its performance, an agreement made pursuant to this chapter must be filed with: 1. The secretary. 2. The clerk of court of …

N.D.C.C. § 54-40.2-05.1 Review of agreement - Report

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Upon the request of any political subdivision or any tribe affected by an approved agreement, the Indian affairs commission shall make findings concerning the utility and effectiveness of the agreement taking into account the original intent of the parties and may make findings a…

N.D.C.C. § 54-40.2-06 Revocation of agreement

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Any agreement made pursuant to this chapter must include provisions for revocation.

N.D.C.C. § 54-40.2-07 Authorization to appropriate funds for purpose of agreement

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Any public agency entering into an agreement pursuant to this chapter may appropriate funds for and may sell, lease, or otherwise give or supply material to any entity created for the purpose of performance of the agreement and may provide such personnel or services therefore as …

N.D.C.C. § 54-40.2-08 Specific limitations on agreements

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Nothing in this chapter may be construed to: 1. Authorize an agreement that enlarges or diminishes the jurisdiction over civil or criminal matters that may be exercised by either North Dakota or tribal governments located in North Dakota. 2. Authorize a public agency or tribal go…

N.D.C.C. § 54-40.2-09 Validity of existing agreements

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This chapter does not affect the validity of any agreement entered into between a tribe and a public agency before August 1, 1999.

N.D.C.C. § 54-40.3-01 Joint powers agreements - General authority

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1. Any county, city, township, city park district, school district, or other political subdivision of this state, upon approval of its respective governing body, may enter into an agreement with any other political subdivision of this state for the cooperative or joint administra…

N.D.C.C. § 54-40.3-02 Clarification of constitutional authority and effect of other statutes - Construction

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1. The specificity of this chapter, chapter 54-40, or any other law may not be construed to limit the general authority of a political subdivision to enter into agreements pursuant to section 10 of article VII of the Constitution of North Dakota, except for specific limitations o…

N.D.C.C. § 54-40.3-04 Joint exercise of police power

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A state or a local criminal justice agency of this state, with the approval of its governing body, may enter an agreement in the manner provided in section 54-40.3-01 with another state or a political subdivision of another state, for the joint exercise of peace officer duties. A…

N.D.C.C. § 54-40.3-05 Application of open records law

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If a joint powers agreement is entered into between a political subdivision of this state and a political subdivision of another state which creates a joint emergency services communications system, the joint powers agreement must address which jurisdiction's open records law wil…