North Dakota Century Code Title 43. Occupations and Professions § 43-11-16.1. Internships and apprenticeship programs (Effective after December 31, 2025)

1. The board may establish internships, apprenticeship programs, and rules related to the licensure and discipline of interns and apprentices practicing in programs established under this section. Apprenticeship programs allow for direct entry of individuals into an approved training program under this chapter.

2. An apprenticeship establishment participating in the apprenticeship program must:

3. To act as an apprentice trainer, an individual must be approved by the board. To be approved, the trainer must:

4. If an approved apprenticeship program or apprenticeship establishment implements changes affecting the information required to be provided to the board under this section or rules adopted under this section, the revised information must be submitted to the board before implementing the changes.

5. The board or the board's designee shall audit and inspect approved apprenticeship establishments for compliance with this chapter at least annually.

6. An approved apprenticeship establishment shall post a notice to consumers in the reception area of the establishment stating that services may be provided by an apprentice. The notice must state: “This establishment is a participant in a state-approved apprenticeship program. Apprentices in this program are in training and have not yet received a license.”