N.D. Cent. Code § 4.1-59-06: Release of records - Confidentiality

1.As a condition of licensure, an applicant shall agree to provide the commissioner, upon request, any financial record the commissioner deems relevant for purposes related to:

a.The issuance or renewal of a grain buyer license; or

b.An investigation after issuance or renewal of a grain buyer license.

2.As a condition of licensure, an applicant shall file a records release with the commissioner, authorizing the commissioner to obtain from any source any financial record the commissioner deems relevant for purposes related to:

a.The issuance or renewal of a grain buyer license; or

b.An investigation after issuance or renewal of a grain buyer license.

3.Information obtained by the commissioner under this section is confidential and may be provided only:

a.To federal authorities in accordance with federal law;

b.To the attorney general, state agencies, and law enforcement agencies for use in the pursuit of official duties; and

c.As directed by an order of a court pursuant to a showing of good cause.