N.D.C.C. §§ 23-10.1-01 through 23-10.1-05 § 23-10.1-01
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23-10.1-01. Definitions.
For purpose of this chapter:
1. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department.
2. "Department" means the department of health and human services.North Dakota Century Code §§ 23-10.1-01 through 23-10.1-05 establishes the foundational terminology used throughout Chapter 23-10.1. Specifically, it defines 'Commissioner' as the head of the relevant department and 'Department' as the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services. These definitions set the interpretive framework for all other provisions within the chapter, ensuring consistent meaning when those terms appear elsewhere in the law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Chapter 23-10.1 should be aware that any reference to the 'Department' or 'Commissioner' in this chapter, as defined in §§ 23-10.1-01 through 23-10.1-05, points to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services and its commissioner. Understanding these definitions helps operators correctly identify the agency responsible for administering and overseeing the rules in this chapter. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the relevant agency's structure before interpreting any substantive requirements that follow.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants, §§ 23-10.1-01 through 23-10.1-05 clarifies which government body — the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services — holds authority under this chapter. Knowing that the 'Department' and 'Commissioner' refer to that agency can help tenants identify where to direct questions or concerns related to matters governed by Chapter 23-10.1. Tenant-rights organizations can also help explain how these definitions connect to the substantive protections found elsewhere in the chapter.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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