North Dakota § 43-53-05 - Board powers and duties
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§ 43-53-05. Board powers and duties
1. The board shall administer and enforce this chapter. The board shall adopt rules as the board determines necessary. 2. The board shall examine and pass on the qualifications of all applicants and shall issue a license to each successful applicant. The board shall adopt a seal which must be affixed to all licenses issued by the board. 3. The board may authorize expenditures determined necessary to carry out this chapter. 4. Three of the members of the board constitute a quorum. The board may employ attorneys, accountants, experts, and other employees as necessary for the proper performance of the board's duties. 5. The board shall adopt a nationally recognized code of ethics for the practice of marriage and family therapy. 6. The board shall establish continuing education requirements for license renewal. 7. The board shall publish an annual list of the names and addresses of all individuals licensed under this chapter.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 43-53-05
What does North Dakota Century Code § 43-53-05 cover?
Section 43-53-05 ("Board powers and duties") 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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