North Dakota Century Code Title 50. Public Welfare § 50-11-06.7. License, approval, certification approval or denial--Time requirements

Except as otherwise provided in this section, an application to the department for a license, certification, or approval required by this chapter to provide foster care to adults or children must be approved or denied within sixty days of its receipt by the department. The department has an additional forty-five days to grant or deny a license, certification, or approval required by this chapter if the department notifies the applicant that the additional time is necessary.