This bill amends the North Dakota Century Code to enhance the structure and responsibilities of the Department of Emergency Services by incorporating "emergency management" alongside "homeland security" in the division's title. Key changes include the establishment of a state radio emergency communications center and the division of homeland security and emergency management, which will now focus on integrating game and fish department license information into the national law enforcement telecommunications system and coordinating emergency management activities at both local and state levels. The bill also introduces new requirements for the registration of fishhouses and dark houses used for ice fishing, mandating that unoccupied units display registration numbers or owner contact information.

Additionally, the bill establishes a state hazardous chemicals preparedness and response fund, detailing the fee structure for hazardous chemicals and the responsibilities of facility owners regarding spill reporting. It emphasizes collaboration among agencies to study land use in disaster-prone areas, ensure mutual aid agreements among local governments, and monitor weather conditions that could lead to disasters. The bill also outlines the process for the governor to recommend changes in zoning and building regulations based on disaster susceptibility assessments. Overall, these amendments aim to improve coordination and efficiency in emergency management and response efforts across North Dakota.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 12.1-31.2-02, 20.1-06-07, 37-17.1-02.1, 37-17.1-06, 37-17.1-07, 37-17.1-07.1, 37-17.1-11, 37-17.1-14, 37-17.1-14.1, 37-17.1-15, 37-17.1-22, 37-17.1-28, 37-17.3-01, 37-17.3-02.2, 37-17.3-08, 39-01-01, 39-03-13.2, 54-12-22, 54-12-32, 57-40.6-12, 61-16.2-03, 65-06-01
PREFILED: 12.1-31.2-02, 20.1-06-07, 37-17.1-02.1, 37-17.1-06, 37-17.1-07, 37-17.1-07.1, 37-17.1-11, 37-17.1-14, 37-17.1-14.1, 37-17.1-15, 37-17.1-22, 37-17.1-28, 37-17.3-01, 37-17.3-02.2, 37-17.3-08, 39-01-01, 39-03-13.2, 54-12-22, 54-12-32, 57-40.6-12, 61-16.2-03, 65-06-01