N.D. Cent. Code § 51-19-18
51-19-18. Franchisor-franchisee liability protection
51-19-18. Franchisor-franchisee liability protection
Notwithstanding any other provision of law or any voluntary agreement between the United
States department of labor and a franchisee, a franchisee or an employee of a franchisee is not
considered an employee of the franchisor.