For purposes of this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 23-35.1-01

  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • Verified: means sworn to before an officer authorized to administer oaths. See North Dakota Code 1-01-42

1.    The definitions of section 23-35-01 apply; and

2.    “Regional public health network” means a group of public health units that have entered a joint powers agreement and have been verified by the state health officer as meeting the requirements of this chapter.