§ 4.1-59-06 — Release of records - Confidentiality

1. As a condition of licensure, an applicant shall agree to provide the commissioner, upon
request, any financial record the commissioner deems relevant for purposes related to:
a. The issuance or renewal of a grain buyer license; or
b. An investigation after issuance or renewal of a grain buyer license.
2. As a condition of licensure, an applicant shall file a records release with the
commissioner, authorizing the commissioner to obtain from any source any financial
record the commissioner deems relevant for purposes related to:
a. The issuance or renewal of a grain buyer license; or
b. An investigation after issuance or renewal of a grain buyer license.
3. Information obtained by the commissioner under this section is confidential and may
be provided only:
a. To federal authorities in accordance with federal law;
b. To the attorney general, state agencies, and law enforcement agencies for use in
the pursuit of official duties; and
c. As directed by an order of a court pursuant to a showing of good cause.