The department's authorized agent shall act as designee of the department for the purpose of receiving reports of infants abandoned under the provisions of chapter 75-03-19 and North Dakota Century Code section 50-25.1-15. Upon receipt of a report of an infant abandoned under North Dakota Century Code section 50-25.1-15, the department's authorized agent shall conduct an assessment. Upon a determination that the infant is unharmed, the assessment must be terminated and no child abuse or neglect assessment decision shall be made.
N.D. Admin Code 75-03-19.2-02
General Authority: NDCC 50-06-16
Law Implemented: NDCC 50-25.1-15