North Dakota § 23-50-01 - Drug fatalities review panel

Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 23-50-01 — Drug fatalities review panel, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 23-50-01. Drug fatalities review panel

1. The forensic pathology department of the university of North Dakota school of medicine and health sciences shall appoint individuals to serve as members on the drug fatalities review panel. To encompass disciplines needed for evaluation and balance of members' viewpoints, panel membership must include representation from multiple disciplines and services. Membership may include a forensic pathologist, a pharmacist with knowledge in pharmacogenomics, representatives of rural and urban healthcare facilities, a licensed addiction counselor, a physician, and representatives of nonregulatory divisions of the department of health and human services. 2. The department of health and human services and the university of North Dakota school of medicine and health sciences shall provide for or arrange for administrative services to assist the panel in performing official duties, including collection and management of case review files, the maintenance of records, data collection and analysis, and the issuance of a state report on drug-related fatalities. The department and the university of North Dakota school of medicine and health sciences are responsible for the confidentiality and security of data on the sharing site on which the documents are stored.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 23-50-01

What does North Dakota Century Code § 23-50-01 cover?

Section 23-50-01 ("Drug fatalities review panel") 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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