North Dakota § 23-35-02.1 - Tribal health units

Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 23-35-02.1 — Tribal health units, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 23-35-02.1. Tribal health units

An Indian nation that occupies a reservation the external boundaries of which border more than four counties may form a health district or public health department as provided in this chapter. A tribal public health unit and bordering public health units shall collaborate regarding the provision of public health services. If an individual who is not an enrolled member of an Indian tribe of the Indian reservation that forms a tribal public health unit is a party to a civil action in which the tribal public health unit is also a party, that individual may bring the action in or move the action to tribal court or district court.

Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 23-35-02.1

What does North Dakota Century Code § 23-35-02.1 cover?

Section 23-35-02.1 ("Tribal health units") 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.

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