Criminal history background checks.
The state department of health may require a final applicant for a job opening or a current employee with the department, as designated by the state health officer, complete a state and national criminal history record check as provided under section 12-60-24.
SECTION 4. A new section to chapter 23.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows:
Criminal history background checks.
The department may require an applicant for a license or permit to complete a state and nationwide criminal history record check as provided in section 12-60-24. If the applicant is not an individual, the department may require an individual responsible for the applicant to complete a state and a nationwide criminal history record check as provided in section 12-60-24. The applicant or responsible individual shall submit personal information and fingerprints with the application necessary to complete the state and nationwide criminal history background record check. All costs associated with the state and nationwide criminal history record check are the responsibility of the applicant.
Approved April 8, 2021
Filed April 9, 2021
