North Dakota Century Code Title 51. Sales and Exchanges § 51-23-15. Administration of chapter

3. a. Except as provided in subdivision b, all information collected, assembled, or maintained by the commissioner is public information and is available for the examination of the public.

b. The commissioner may keep confidential information obtained in private investigations pursuant to this chapter and information obtained from federal agencies which may not be disclosed under federal law.

c. No provision of this chapter either creates or derogates any privilege which exists at common law, by statute, or otherwise when any documentary or other evidence is sought under subpoena directed to the commissioner or any employee of the commissioner.