North Dakota Century Code Title 43. Occupations and Professions § 43-51-11.2. Members of the military and military spouses--Licensure applications

1. On each licensure application and renewal form, a board shall inquire and maintain a record of whether an applicant or licensee is a military member or military spouse. If an applicant self-identifies as and provides the board with satisfactory proof of being a military spouse or military member, the board immediately shall commence the process to issue a license, provisional license, or temporary permit under section 43-51-11.1.

2. Annually, on forms developed by the department of commerce, each board shall report to the department of commerce regarding military member and military spouse data.

3. For purposes of this section, the term “board” includes the state board of accountancy, state electrical board, North Dakota real estate appraiser qualifications and ethics board, state real estate commission, secretary of state with respect to contractor licensing, North Dakota board of medicine, and state board of dental examiners.