Section 50-06.4-07 - Brain injury - Informal supports - Contracts - Exemption1. The department shall contract with public or private entities for the provision of informal supports to individuals with brain injury. As used in this section, "informal supports" includes information sharing and referral services, peer mentoring, training, facilitation of support groups, public awareness efforts, and individual and programmatic advocacy efforts.2. Any entity contracting with the department under this section must: a. Demonstrate expertise in serving and enhancing the quality of life for individuals with brain injury;b. Agree to work in cooperation with the department, case managers, and veterans' service officers; andc. Agree to consult with veterans and other individuals having brain injury, their families, and their caregivers.3. The department is exempt from complying with chapter 54-44.4 with respect to contracting for the provision of informal supports under this section.Amended by S.L. 2015 , ch. 334( HB 1256 ), § 6, eff. 8/1/2015.