Contract - Preparation and provision of meals
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-35-08
in effect15.1-35-08. Contract - Preparation and provision of meals
1. The board of a school district may prepare and provide meals, snacks, or other food
services for any events or programs occurring on or off school property, provided the
events or programs:
a. Are hosted by or under the auspices of the school district; or
b. Involve child care centers participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program
Act [Pub. L. 108-265; 118 Stat. 729; 42 U.S.C. 1766 et seq.].
2. a. The board of a school district may enter into a contract to prepare and provide
meals, snacks, or other food services for persons or programs other than those in
subsection 1, provided any person that wishes to enter a contract with the board
under this subdivision first demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board that there
are no private entities able and willing to enter into such a contract.
b. The board of a school district may not advertise to the general public its
willingness to provide meals, snacks, or other food services under this section.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t15-1c35.pdf#nameddest=15p1-35-08Fetched: 10/16/2026