North Dakota Century Code Title 23.1. Environmental Quality § 23.1-06-09. Permits or registration

1. A person may not construct, install, modify, use, or operate an air contaminant source designated by regulation, capable of causing or contributing to air pollution, either directly or indirectly, without a permit from the department or in violation of any conditions imposed by the permit.

2. The department shall provide for the issuance, suspension, revocation, and renewal of permits that it requires under this section.

3. The department may require applications for permits to be accompanied by plans, specifications, and other information it deems necessary.

4. Possession of an approved permit or registration certificate does not relieve any person of the responsibility to comply with applicable emission limitations or with any other law or rule, and does not relieve any person from the requirement to possess a valid contractor's license issued under chapter 43-07.

5. The department by rule may provide for registration and registration renewal of certain air contaminant sources in lieu of a permit.

6. The department may exempt by rule certain air contaminant sources from the permit or registration requirements in this section when the department makes a finding the exemption will not be contrary to section 23.1-06-02.