N.D. Cent. Code § 43-25-08.1: Criminal history record checks

The board shall require an applicant under this chapter to submit to a statewide and nationwide criminal history record check. The board may require a licensee under this chapter to submit to a statewide and nationwide criminal history record check. The nationwide criminal history record check must be conducted in the manner provided by section 12-60-24. All costs associated with obtaining a background check are the responsibility of the applicant or licensee.