N.D. Cent. Code § 4.1-26-06: Board powers

The board may:

1.Do all things necessary and proper to enforce and administer this chapter;

2.Employ and compensate necessary personnel;

3.Employ an attorney licensed in this state;

4.Serve as a mediator or an arbitrator in any dispute among or between dairy farmers, processors, distributors, retailers, or consumers, provided:

a.All parties to the dispute request the board to provide such services; and

b.The dispute pertains to the production, transportation, processing, storage, distribution, or sale of milk products or frozen dairy products; and

5.Contract with any person for any purpose related to this chapter.