North Dakota § 23-17-02 - Existing hospitals, institutions, to obtain licenses
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 23-17-02 — Existing hospitals, institutions, to obtain licenses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23-17-02. Existing hospitals, institutions, to obtain licenses
No person, partnership, association, corporation, or limited liability company may continue to operate an existing chiropractic hospital, sanatorium, or related institution, or open a chiropractic hospital, sanatorium, or related institution, after January 1, 1948, unless such operation has been approved by the national council of chiropractic hospitals and sanatoriums, and regularly licensed by the state board of chiropractic examiners as provided hereinafter. Before a license may be issued under this chapter, the person applying shall submit evidence satisfactory to the chiropractic board of examiners that the person is not less than eighteen years of age and is of reputable and responsible character; in the event the applicant is an association, limited liability company, or corporation, like evidence must be submitted as to the members thereof and the persons in charge. All applicants shall, in addition, submit satisfactory evidence of their ability to comply with the minimum standards of this chapter and all rules adopted thereunder.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 23-17-02
What does North Dakota Century Code § 23-17-02 cover?
Section 23-17-02 ("Existing hospitals, institutions, to obtain licenses") 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 § 23-17-02?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 23-17-02" (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 § 23-17-02 apply to my situation?
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