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STATE FINAL LIFESMARTS COMPETITION TO BE HELD IN BISMARCK
February 7, 2017
Nine teams of students from six North Dakota High Schools will compete in the LifeSmarts state finals this week, announced Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem.
RENAISSANCE ZONE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
February 3, 2017
Requirements in the Renaissance Zone Program guidelines issued by the ND Department of Commerce that are not found in statute or administrative rule do not have the force and effect of law. 2017-L-01
VICTIMS HAVE A CENTRAL LOCATION FOR MARSY’S LAW INFORMATION
January 20, 2017
Crime victims, law enforcement and prosecutors now have a central location with information about the recently passed Marsy’s Law, announced Attorney General Stenehjem. Information for victims is on the "Public Safety" page, and the guidelines and state Marsy's Card are on the "Criminal Justice Resources" page of the Attorney General's website.
TOP TEN CONSUMER COMPLAINTS IN 2016
December 30, 2016
Imposter scams were at the top of this year’s Consumer Complaints categories, announced Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem. Over one hundred North Dakota residents fell victim to these scams, with individual victims losing thousands of dollars.
ACCIDENT REPORT INFORMATION
December 30, 2016
If an accident report involves a crime and a victim has affirmatively asserted their rights under Marsy’s law, certain contact information may be protected. Read the Opinion: 2016-L-04
NOTICE REQUIREMENTS IF QUORUM ATTENDS MEETING OF ANOTHER PUBLIC ENTITY
December 29, 2016
The North Valley Arts Council violated the law when a quorum of its members attended a Public Arts Commission meeting where a merger between the two organizations was discussed and approved but NOVAC did not provide notice of their attendance at the meeting. Read the Opinion: 2016-O-23
HOLIDAY SAFETY MESSAGE FROM THE NORTH DAKOTA STATE FIRE MARSHAL
December 23, 2016
State Fire Marshal Jeff Huber reminds everyone to stay safe and warm during this holiday season, and to take proper fire safety precautions. “As everyone gets busier during the holidays, we often become rushed, distracted or tired,” says the State Fire Marshal. “That’s when home fires are more likely to occur.”
ND FILES LAWSUIT CHALLENGING NEW DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR COAL MINING RULE
December 20, 2016
Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem filed a lawsuit today with the ND Public Service Commission against the U.S. Department of Interior Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) over OSM’s so-called “Stream Protection Rule” under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA).
TAX STATUS OF LEASED STATE PROPERTY
December 15, 2016
State property leased for pasture or grazing purposes is exempt from a leasehold interest tax. Read the Opinion: 2016-L-03
FARGO CITY COMMISSION VIOLATED THE LAW
December 14, 2016
The Fargo City Commission violated the open meetings law when it took final action during a closed executive session. The City instead should have reconvened in an open meeting to make the motion and take a roll call vote. Read the Opinion: 2016-O-22