The agriculture commissioner may:

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 4.1-16-12

  • Commissioner: means the agriculture commissioner or the designee or authorized representative of the commissioner. See North Dakota Code 4.1-01-01

1.    Assist farmers in identifying beekeepers who provide pollination services; and

2.    Enter upon private land during daylight hours, for the purpose of enforcing this chapter.

Except when conducting an inspection in accordance with section 4.1-16-13, the commissioner shall first make a good faith effort to notify the owner of the land or a lessee regarding the entry.