North Dakota Century Code Title 39. Motor Vehicles § 39-22-24. Factory store prohibited--Penalty

1. The ownership and operation is for a temporary period not to exceed one year during the transition from one owner or operator to another;

2. The dealership is being sold under a bona fide contract or purchase option to the operator of the dealership, or a contract exists under which the operator of the dealership can expect to acquire full ownership of or a controlling interest in the dealership, and after the transfer of ownership is completed the dealership will not be owned, operated, or controlled by the manufacturer, importer, or distributor, or a subsidiary thereof; or

3. The department determines there is no prospective independent dealer available to own or operate the dealership in a manner consistent with the public interest and meeting the requirements of this chapter.