1. A person may not serve as a guardian or a conservator for three or more adult individuals at the same time unless that person is a licensed guardian or a licensed conservator or has an agency permit. This subsection does not apply to an individual appointed as a guardian or conservator for a family member.

2. A public guardian or a public conservator may not provide services to a minor unless authorized by a proceeding under section 30.1-28-03.3.

3. A person must be a licensed guardian or a licensed conservator to offer guardianship or conservatorship services to the public.

4. This section does not apply to: a. A federal or state agency. b. A financial institution under section 6-08.1-01 when appointed as a conservator. c. Human service zones, including human service zone directors or human service zone team members, as defined in section 50-01.1-01.

5. A person who violates this section after August 1, 2026, is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.