Applicability of rules.

72-03-02-02. Applicability of rules. These rules apply to all filings submitted to the secretary of state that require name availability review and are received by the secretary of state on or after the date the secretary of state certifies to the legislative council that all necessary administrative rules and information technology components and systems are ready for implementation of the distinguishable-in-the-records name availability standard, including filings under North Dakota Century Code chapter 10-15, 10-19.1, 10-32.1, 10-33, 10-34, 45-10.2, 45-11, 45-13, 45-22, 45-23, or 47-25. History: Effective January 1, 2026. General Authority: NDCC 10-15-08.1(3), 10-19.1-13(2), 10-32.1-11(2), 10-33-10(2), 10-34-04(3)(a), 45-10.2-10(2), 45-11-01(4), 45-13-04.1(2), 45-22-04(2), 45-23-03(2), 47-25-03(2) Law Implemented: NDCC 10-15-08, 10-19.1-13, 10-32.1-11, 10-33-10, 10-34-04, 45-10.2-10, 45-11-01, 45-13-04.1, 45-22-04, 45-23-03, 47-25-03