North Dakota Century Code Title 54. State Government § 54-52.2-03.4. Administrative expenses--Continuing appropriation

a. Or a vendor retained by the board, may charge reasonable administrative expenses and deduct those expenses from a participating member's account in the deferred compensation plan established under this chapter.

b. May pay the administrative expenses of the plan from fines and fees collected from a vendor in a manner determined by the board.

c. Shall deposit vendor fines and fees and any money deducted from a participating member's account in an administrative expenses account with the state treasurer.

d. May use funds from the payroll clearing account established under section 54-52.3-03 and the administrative expenses account to pay for consulting expenses.