# N.D. Cent. Code § 20.1-02-07: 20.1-02-07. Chief game warden, district deputy game wardens, biologists, and technicians - Appointment - Removal

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## Section

- **Citation:** N.D. Cent. Code § 20.1-02-07
- **Heading:** 20.1-02-07. Chief game warden, district deputy game wardens, biologists, and technicians - Appointment - Removal
- **Jurisdiction:** North Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ND Code / Title 20.1 / Chapter 20.1-02 / Section 20.1-02-07

## Text

20.1-02-07. Chief game warden, district deputy game wardens, biologists, and

technicians - Appointment - Removal.

The director, with the governor's approval, may appoint the following permanent employees:

1. A chief game warden who shall enforce all state game and fish laws and supervise all

deputy game wardens.

2. District deputy game wardens, assigned by the director, to enforce all state game and

fish laws within specific appropriation limitations.

3. Biologists and technicians with specialized training and experience to perform duties

specified by the director.

The appointees may be removed for cause only and in the manner specified by law.

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