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Nine teams of students from six North Dakota High Schools will compete in the LifeSmarts state finals this week, announced Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem.

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

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.

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. 

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

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

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.”

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). 

State property leased for pasture or grazing purposes is exempt from a leasehold interest tax. Read the Opinion: 2016-L-03

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