North Dakota § 43-13-13 - Duties of board
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 43-13-13 — Duties of board, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-13-13. Duties of board
The board has the following duties: 1. To enforce the provisions and carry out the purposes of this chapter. 2. To make and enforce such rules and regulations consistent with law as may be necessary for the proper performance of its duties; the effective enforcement of this chapter; the reasonable regulation of the profession of optometry and the practice thereof by persons licensed under this chapter; and to protect the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of this state. 3. To proceed in the courts of this state by injunction when considered necessary to restrain any violation of this chapter. 4. To establish the following by rule: a. Application fees; b. License fees; c. Renewal fees; d. Late fees; e. Endorsement fees; f. Licensure verification fee; g. Decorative wall certificate fee; and h. Continuing education fees.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 43-13-13
What does North Dakota Century Code § 43-13-13 cover?
Section 43-13-13 ("Duties of board") 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 § 43-13-13?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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