N.D. Cent. Code § 16.1-07-12
16.1-07-12. Opening ballot - Voting or rejecting - Depositing in ballot box - Preserving
16.1-07-12. The county auditor shall designate a location for the closing,
counting, and canvassing process under chapter 16.1-15, which location must be
open to any person for the purpose of observing. The board shall comply with the
requirements of sections 16.1-15-04 through 16.1-15-12, as applicable.