Duty of attorney general to participate in certain hearings and to conduct investigations - Employment of private counsel by commission
N.D. Cent. Code § 53-06.2-13
in effect53-06.2-13. Duty of attorney general to participate in certain hearings and to conduct
investigations - Employment of private counsel by commission.
1. The attorney general shall represent the state in all hearings before the commission
and shall prosecute all criminal proceedings arising from violations of this chapter. The
attorney general may require payment for any services rendered to the racing
commission. Payment for the services must be deposited in the attorney general's
operating fund. The commission may employ private counsel for adoption of rules and
to ensure that its hearings are conducted fairly.
2. a. The attorney general may audit and investigate service providers, totalizator
companies, site operators, or organizations applying to conduct or conducting
pari-mutuel wagering. The attorney general may:
(1) Inspect all sites in which pari-mutuel wagering is conducted.
(2) Inspect all pari-mutuel wagering equipment and supplies.
(3) Seize, remove, or impound any pari-mutuel equipment, supplies, or books
and records for the purpose of examination and inspection.
(4) Inspect, examine, photocopy, and audit all books and records.
b. The commission shall reimburse the attorney general for auditing and
investigation. Payment for auditing and investigation must be deposited in the
attorney general's operating fund.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t53c06-2.pdf#nameddest=53-06p2-13Fetched: 10/16/2026