A person, partnership, association, corporation, or limited liability company without a license may not establish, conduct, or maintain in this state a substance use disorder treatment program for the care of persons addicted to alcohol or other drugs. The department, in accordance with the laws of this state governing injunctions and other process, may maintain an action in the name of the state against a person, partnership, association, corporation, or limited liability company for establishing, conducting, managing, or operating a substance use disorder treatment program without a license.
N.D.C.C. § 50-31-02