N.D. Cent. Code § 50-06-41.1: Peer support certification

The behavioral health division shall establish and implement a program for the certification of peer support specialists. In developing the program, the division shall:

1.Define a peer support specialist;

2.Establish eligibility requirements for certification;

3.Establish application procedures and standards for the approval or disapproval of applications for certification;

4.Enter reciprocity agreements with other states as deemed appropriate to certify nonresident applicants registered under the laws of other states having requirements for peer support specialists; and

5.Establish continuing education and certification renewal requirements.