Application and purpose of title

1. This title applies in all proceedings and hearings had before the commission in matters within its jurisdiction, except in cases where the statute involved provides a procedure inconsistent with this title, and in such case the statute shall govern to the extent of such inconsistency. 2. It is the purpose of this commission, acting under the provisions of the law creating it, to safeguard the public interest in real estate transactions, to regulate the licensing of real estate brokers and salespersons, to encourage and require the maintenance of high standards of ethics and practices by all real estate licensees doing business in North Dakota.