§ 54-68-08 — Guardianship and conservatorship limitations - Representation to the public - Exemption (Effective after March 31, 2026)

North Dakota § 54-68-08

• Jurisdiction: North Dakota
• Title 54: State Government
• Ch. 54-68: Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship

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public - Exemption. (Effective after March 31, 2026)
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.