What is North Dakota's law on office of administrative hearings?

OAH provides hearing officers for state agencies on contested cases. (N.D. Cent. Code Chapter 54-57)

North Dakota law

Administrative Laws in North Dakota.

North Dakota administrative law is governed by the Administrative Agencies Practice Act (N.D. Cent. Code Chapter 28-32), which governs rulemaking, contested cases, and judicial review of state agency action. Rules are published in the North Dakota Administrative Code. Contested cases are heard by agency hearing officers (many under the Office of Administrative Hearings). Final agency decisions are reviewable in District Court.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Key North Dakota Statutes

Administrative Agencies Practice ActN.D. Cent. Code Chapter 28-32

North Dakota's APA governs rulemaking and contested cases. Rulemaking requires notice, public comment, and Legislative Council review.

Office of Administrative HearingsN.D. Cent. Code Chapter 54-57

OAH provides hearing officers for state agencies on contested cases.

Judicial ReviewN.D. Cent. Code § 28-32-46

Final agency decisions are reviewable in District Court. Standard: whether the decision is supported by the preponderance of the evidence and not arbitrary, capricious, or unreasonable.

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