N.D. Cent. Code § 43-29.1-06: Release from contract obligation

1.The department of health and human services shall release a veterinarian from the veterinarian's loan repayment contract without penalty if:

a.The veterinarian has completed the service requirements of the contract;

b.The veterinarian is unable to complete the service requirement of the contract because of a permanent physical disability;

c.The veterinarian demonstrates to the department of health and human services extreme hardship or shows other good cause justifying the release; or

d.The veterinarian dies.

2.A decision by the department of health and human services not to release a veterinarian from the veterinarian's loan repayment contract without penalty is reviewable by district court.