As used in this article, the following words shall have the meaning given to them below, unless otherwise made inappropriate by context:
1. "Certification" means a private applicator's certification granted under the provisions of North Dakota Century Code section 4-34-14.
2. "Commissioner" means the North Dakota commissioner of agriculture.
3. "Department" means the North Dakota department of agriculture.
4. "Hearing officer" or "officer" means the person appointed by the board to call and conduct a hearing.
5. "License" means a commercial applicator or dealer license issued under the provisions of North Dakota Century Code section 4-35-09 or 4-35-12.
6. "Order" means any written command or direction made by the board as provided by law.
7. "Person" means any real person, county, municipality, or other political subdivision, department, agency, or commission, any public or private corporation, any partnership, association, or other organization, any receiver, trustee, assignee, or other legal entity, other than a court of law, or other legal representative of the foregoing but does not include the board.
General Authority: NDCC 28-32-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 28-32-02
N.D. Admin Code 60-02-01-04