North Dakota § 43-13-03 - North Dakota state board of optometry - Members - Appointment Qualifications - Terms of office - Oath - Vacancies
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§ 43-13-03. North Dakota state board of optometry - Members - Appointment Qualifications - Terms of office - Oath - Vacancies
The North Dakota state board of optometry consists of seven members appointed by the governor for a term of five years each, with their terms of office so arranged that at least one term expires on June thirtieth of each year. Five of the members of the board must be resident licensed optometrists who have an established optometric practice in this state and are engaged in the actual practice of optometry in this state. Each member of the board shall qualify by taking the oath required of civil officers and filing the same with the secretary of the board. A member of the board shall hold office until a successor is appointed and qualified. A vacancy on the board must be filled by appointment by the governor for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Dakota Century Code § 43-13-03 cover?
Section 43-13-03 ("North Dakota state board of optometry - Members - Appointment Qualifications - Terms of office - Oath - Vacancies") 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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