North Dakota § 18-01-03.2 - Delegation of authority
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 18-01-03.2 — Delegation of authority, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-01-03.2. Delegation of authority
The state fire marshal may delegate to the department of health and human services or any political subdivision the authority to conduct investigations, surveys, or inspections, and the authority to enforce compliance where violations are discovered, which become the responsibility of the department of health and human services or political subdivision and otherwise would be the responsibility of the state fire marshal. Any delegation to the department of health and human services is limited to authority over basic care facilities. Any political subdivision that meets the state fire marshal's minimum standard requirements may be delegated authority under this section. A political subdivision may refuse the delegation.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 18-01-03.2
What does North Dakota Century Code § 18-01-03.2 cover?
Section 18-01-03.2 ("Delegation of authority") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Dakota § 18-01-03.2?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 18-01-03.2" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 18-01-03.2 apply to my situation?
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