Education and research
N.D. Cent. Code § 19-03.1-39
in effect19-03.1-39. Education and research
1. The board shall carry out educational programs designed to prevent and deter misuse
of controlled substances. In connection with these programs it may:
a. Promote better recognition of the problems of misuse and abuse of controlled
substances within the regulated industry and among interested groups and
organizations.
b. Assist the regulated industry and interested groups and organizations in
contributing to the reduction of misuse and abuse of controlled substances.
c. Consult with interested groups and organizations to aid them in solving
administrative and organizational problems.
d. Evaluate procedures, projects, techniques, and controls conducted or proposed
as part of educational programs on misuse and abuse of controlled substances.
e. Disseminate the results of research on misuse and abuse of controlled
substances to promote a better public understanding of what problems exist and
what can be done to combat them.
f. Assist in the education and training of state and local law enforcement officials in
their efforts to control misuse and abuse of controlled substances.
2. The board shall encourage research on misuse and abuse of controlled substances. In
connection with the research, and in furtherance of the enforcement of this chapter, it
may:
a. Establish methods to assess accurately the effects of controlled substances and
identify and characterize those with potential for abuse.
b. Make studies and undertake programs of research to:
(1) Develop new or improved approaches, techniques, systems, equipment,
and devices to strengthen the enforcement of this chapter.
(2) Determine patterns of misuse and abuse of controlled substances and the
social effects thereof.
(3) Improve methods for preventing, predicting, understanding, and dealing with
the misuse and abuse of controlled substances.
c. Enter contracts with public agencies, institutions of higher education, and private
organizations or individuals for the purpose of conducting research,
demonstrations, or special projects which bear directly on misuse and abuse of
controlled substances.
3. The board may enter into contracts for educational and research activities without
performance bonds and without regard to statutory provisions affecting such contracts.
4. The board may authorize persons engaged in research on the use and effects of
controlled substances to withhold the names and other identifying characteristics of
individuals who are the subjects of the research. Persons who obtain this authorization
are not compelled in any civil, criminal, administrative, legislative, or other proceeding
to identify the individuals who are the subjects of research for which the authorization
was obtained.
5. The board may authorize the possession and distribution of controlled substances by
persons engaged in research. Persons who obtain this authorization are exempt from
state prosecution for possession and distribution of controlled substances to the extent
of the authorization.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t19c03-1.pdf#nameddest=19-03p1-39Fetched: 10/16/2026