North Dakota § 43-40-16.1 - Complaints - Investigations
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 43-40-16.1 — Complaints - Investigations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-40-16.1. Complaints - Investigations
1. A person may file a written complaint with the board setting forth the specific charges upon which the complaint is made. Upon receiving a complaint, the board shall notify the licensee of the complaint and request a written response from the licensee. A licensee who is the subject of an investigation by the board shall cooperate fully with the investigation. Cooperation includes responding fully and promptly to any reasonable question raised by or on behalf of the board relating to the subject of the investigation and providing copies of records when reasonably requested by the board. 2. After review of the complaint, the licensee's response, and information obtained in the investigation, the board shall determine if there is a reasonable basis to believe the allegations are true and that the allegations constitute a violation of this chapter or the rules of the board. If the board determines there is a reasonable basis to believe the allegations are true and the allegations constitute a violation of this chapter or the rules of the board, the board shall take appropriate action. If a reasonable basis is not found by the board, the board shall notify the complaining party and the licensee in writing.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 43-40-16.1
What does North Dakota Century Code § 43-40-16.1 cover?
Section 43-40-16.1 ("Complaints - Investigations") 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 § 43-40-16.1?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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