N.D. Cent. Code § 23-10-02.1: Department authorized to accept local enforcement and inspection

The department shall accept state, federal, city, or county enforcement of local sanitation, safety, zoning, and inspection requirements in lieu of the enforcement of sanitation, safety, and inspection requirements of the department under this chapter if the department determines that the state, federal, city, or county requirements meet or exceed the requirements of this chapter and any rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter. Before accepting state, federal, city, or county enforcement of local requirements, the department shall determine that the state, federal, city, or county requirements meet or exceed the requirements of this chapter and any rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter.