N.D. Cent. Code § 37-18-16: Veterans' service organization reimbursement

1.As used in this section, a "funeral service" includes a:

a.Folding of the flag;

b.Presentation of the flag;

c.Presentation of the state coin;

d.Playing of taps; and

e.Three volley salute.

2.The department shall administer a program to reimburse a veterans' service organization for providing a funeral service at a military honors funeral.

3.Upon the request of a veterans' service organization, the department shall reimburse up to fifty dollars to one veterans' service organization per funeral for providing a funeral service during a military honors funeral. If a veterans' service organization has received federal reimbursement for providing a funeral service for a military honors funeral, the veterans' service organization may not apply for reimbursement under this section.

4.The veterans' service organization may authorize the playing of taps on a ceremonial bugle or a high-quality recording during a military honors funeral held in this state for a deceased veteran.