This bill proposes amendments to several sections of the North Dakota Century Code, specifically focusing on the duties and authority of the state fire marshal and the attorney general. Key changes include the expansion of the state fire marshal's responsibilities to include the enforcement of laws related to fireworks and hazardous materials, as well as the installation and maintenance of fire protection and life safety systems. The bill also updates the reporting requirements for fire incidents to align with national emergency response information systems. Additionally, it removes the requirement for the state fire marshal to charge inspection fees, which were previously capped at fifty dollars, and instead allows for the fees to be deposited into the insurance regulatory trust fund.

Furthermore, the bill repeals sections related to fund fees collected by the state fire marshal department and removes the attorney general's authority to appoint and supervise the state fire marshal. This change aims to streamline the oversight of the fire marshal's operations. The bill also includes a provision for retroactive application, ensuring that the changes regarding the attorney general's duties take effect for cases arising after July 31, 2023. Overall, the bill seeks to modernize the language and structure of the laws governing fire safety and the roles of the state fire marshal and attorney general in North Dakota.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 18-01-02, 18-01-03.1, 18-01-06, 18-01-07, 23-15-04, 54-12-01
PREFILED: 18-01-02, 18-01-03.1, 18-01-06, 18-01-07, 23-15-04, 54-12-01