§ 4.1-72-06 — Federally sponsored programs - Administration - Records

1. Except as provided in subsection 2, any information created, collected, or maintained
by the state veterinarian or the North Dakota stockmen's association with respect to
the administration of any federally sponsored program pertaining to livestock as
permitted by section 4.1-72-05 is confidential and not subject to the open records
requirements of section 44-04-18.
2. Neither the state veterinarian nor the North Dakota stockmen's association may
release any information designated as confidential under subsection 1, except:
a. Upon the written consent of every person identified or identifiable by the
information;
b. In accordance with federal law;
c. To any state or federal agency for the purpose of animal disease control or animal
disease traceback;
d. To the attorney general and any other law enforcement agency pursuing a
criminal investigation; or
e. Pursuant to an order issued by a court upon a showing of good cause.
3. This section does not preclude the exchange of information between the state
veterinarian and the North Dakota stockmen's association.
4. Any person violating this section is subject to the remedies set forth in section
44-04-21.2. For purposes of applying section 44-04-21.2, "public entity" includes any
person that has contracted with the state for the administration of any federally
sponsored program pertaining to livestock.