North Dakota Century Code Title 54. State Government § 54-21-17.1. Superintendent to secure capitol building, capitol grounds, and executive mansion--Issuance and return of keys and electronic card access

1. The superintendent of the highway patrol shall see to the security of the state capitol building, capitol grounds, and executive mansion. The superintendent shall have control over the issuance and return of keys and electronic card access allowing entry to the exterior doors of the state capitol building. The superintendent shall have control over electronic card access for the interior doors of the state capitol building. Keys to interior doors of the state capitol building must be controlled by individual agency heads and requested through the office of management and budget. The highway patrol shall determine the manner in which keys to the exterior doors of the state capitol building are to be issued and returned and the manner in which electronic card access for interior and exterior doors is granted or removed.

2. The legislative council may issue keys and grant electronic card access for interior doors in areas controlled by the legislative branch.

3. The superintendent may adopt rules and procedures for the immediate lock-down and closure of the capitol building and executive mansion to promote safety during times of emergency.