July 29, 2021 - 1:07pm | By Greg Neft
(Bismarck, ND) -- North Dakota's Ethics Commission is changing its gift rules for public officials.
The commission approved a ten-dollar food and drink exception Wednesday. The food and drink must be bought and consumed while in the presence of a state resident at "an informal social or educational event."
State-elected officials and lawmakers are subject to the exception.
The intention is to allow state residents to buy a modest meal for a public official while sharing their concerns on an issue.
