N.D. Cent. Code § 23-09.4-02: Department to establish standards - Licensing - Inspection

The department shall establish standards for the licensure of residential care facilities for children with autism spectrum disorder, regularly inspect the facilities, and grant annual licenses to the facilities that meet the established standards. Upon the request of the department, the state fire marshal shall inspect any facility seeking licensure, or any licensed facility, and shall report the inspection results to the department.