North Dakota Century Code Title 28. Judicial Procedure, Civil § 28-32-08. Regulatory analysis

a. Within twenty days after the last published notice date of a proposed rule hearing, a written request for the analysis is filed by the governor or a member of the legislative assembly; or

b. The proposed rule is expected to have an impact on the regulated community in excess of fifty thousand dollars. The analysis under this subdivision must be available on or before the first date of public notice as provided for in section 28-32-10.

a. A description of the classes of persons who probably will be affected by the proposed rule, including classes that will bear the costs of the proposed rule and classes that will benefit from the proposed rule;

b. A description of the probable impact, including economic impact, of the proposed rule;

c. The probable costs to the agency or commission of the implementation and enforcement of the proposed rule and any anticipated effect on state revenues; and

d. A description of any alternative methods for achieving the purpose of the proposed rule that were seriously considered by the agency or commission and the reasons why the methods were rejected in favor of the proposed rule.