1. The human resource management services division shall maintain and publish criteria to utilize in assessing whether a condition qualifies as a serious, extreme, or life-threatening condition under North Dakota Century Code section 54-06-14.7.

2. For each shared leave request, the division shall require medical certification from a physician, physician assistant, psychologist, or advanced practice nurse practitioner verifying the medical condition and the expected duration of the condition.

3. Requests for donated leave may not be considered without this specific documentation.

4. Conditions associated with normal pregnancy do not generally qualify as serious, extreme, or life-threatening conditions.

History: Effective July 1, 2022; amended effective July 1, 2026.

General Authority: NDCC 54-44.3-12

Law Implemented: NDCC 54-06-14.7