N.D. Cent. Code § 27-11-24
27-11-24. Expenditure of state bar fund
27-11-24. Expenditure of state bar fund
Moneys in the state bar fund must be used to pay:
1. The bar association of the state of North Dakota the sum required to be paid under
section 27-12-04;
2. The compensation and expenses allowed by law to each member and to the
secretary-treasurer of the state board of law examiners;
3. The expenses incurred by the state board of law examiners in conducting
examinations of applicants for admission to the bar of this state and expenses of the
board or a grievance committee of the supreme court in investigating charges
warranting the suspension or disbarment of members of the bar, or in prosecutions
brought and conducted before the supreme court for the discipline of such members;
4. The expenses incurred by the bar association of the state of North Dakota in
conducting investigations and prosecutions of proceedings instituted for the purpose of
protecting the public and the bar of North Dakota against unauthorized practice by
corporations, limited liability companies, or persons not licensed to practice law; and
5. The necessary expenses of conducting and supplying the offices of the state board of
law examiners.