North Dakota Century Code Title 50. Public Welfare § 50-06-16. Rulemaking authority

The department may adopt rules necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the department in conformity with any statute administered or enforced by the department. All rules adopted must be published in the North Dakota Administrative Code. Rules adopted by agencies prior to January 1, 1982, which relate to functions or agencies covered by this chapter remain in effect until such time as they are specifically amended or repealed. The department is not required to adopt rules to establish the process for the administration of funds appropriated to the department in an appropriation identified by the legislative assembly as a one-time funding item.