N.D. Cent. Code § 4.1-73-24 (2025)
1. The state board of animal health, after seeking advice from the North Dakota stockmen's association, shall adopt rules regarding: a. The provision of brand inspection services at livestock auction markets, packing plants, and buying stations; and b. The provision of brand inspection services at locations other than those listed in subdivision a.
2. The rules must include: a. The fees to be charged for the provision of the brand inspections; b. The collection of fees by the brand inspectors; and c. The time and manner in which the brand inspectors must submit the fees to the North Dakota stockmen's association.