N.D. Cent. Code § 18-01-03.2
18-01-03.2. Delegation of authority
18-01-03.2. Delegation of authority
The state fire marshal may delegate to the department of health and human services or any
political subdivision the authority to conduct investigations, surveys, or inspections, and the
authority to enforce compliance where violations are discovered, which become the
responsibility of the department of health and human services or political subdivision and
otherwise would be the responsibility of the state fire marshal. Any delegation to the department
of health and human services is limited to authority over basic care facilities. Any political
subdivision that meets the state fire marshal's minimum standard requirements may be
delegated authority under this section. A political subdivision may refuse the delegation.