§ 54-12-05 — Biennial report

1. The attorney general shall submit a biennial report to the governor and the secretary of
state in accordance with section 54-06-04. The report must provide:
a. A summary of the types of actions prosecuted or defended by the attorney
general on behalf of the state.
b. The aggregate cost of prosecuting or defending actions on behalf of the state.
c. The amount of fines and penalties collected.
2. The attorney general also shall direct attention to any defect in the practical operations
of the law relating to revenue and criminal offenses and shall suggest amendments
and changes as in the attorney general's judgment are necessary to subserve the
public interest.