N.D. Cent. Code § 25-16-03 (2025)
The department shall issue a license for the operation of an agency providing services to individuals with a developmental disability upon a showing that:
1. The premises to be used are safe, sanitary, and properly equipped to provide good care;
2. The persons in charge of the provider agency, including their assistants, are qualified by training and experience to carry on efficiently the duties required of them;
3. The health, safety, and well-being of individuals receiving services are protected;
4. A variety of meaningful activities, treatment, educational opportunities, and physical facilities are available;
5. Appropriate arrangements are made for a medical and psychological examination of each individual; and
6. The provider is in compliance with rules adopted by the department under this chapter.