N.D. Cent. Code § 39-22-10: Powers of the director

In addition to other powers provided by law, the director has the following powers and duties which must be exercised in conformity with this chapter:

1.To cancel, revoke, or suspend a dealer's license as provided for in section 39-22-04.

2.To prescribe rules and regulations not inconsistent with this chapter governing the application for dealer's licenses and the cancellation or suspension or revocation of dealer's licenses.

3.To employ and pay such persons as the director may deem necessary to inspect dealers in this state, investigate dealers for the information of the director, to procure evidence in connection with any prosecution or other action to suspend, revoke, or cancel a dealer's license in relation to any matter in which the director has any duty to perform.