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Code · North Dakota · Title 40 · Chapter 40-38 — Public Libraries

40-38-12. Library records - Open records exception.

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Any record maintained or received by a library receiving public funds, which provides a library patron's name or information sufficient to identify a patron together with the subject about which the patron requested information, is considered private and is excepted from the public records disclosure requirements of section 44-04-18. These records may be released when required pursuant to a court order or a subpoena.
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