North Dakota § 13-13-20 - Penalty
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 13-13-20 — Penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-13-20. Penalty
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter or any rule or order of the department of financial institutions made pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or who engages in any act, practice, or transaction declared by any provision of this chapter to be unlawful is guilty of a class C felony. The commissioner may impose a civil money penalty against any person who violates a law, rule, written agreement, or order under this chapter. The commissioner may not impose a civil money penalty in excess of one hundred thousand dollars for each occurrence and one thousand dollars per day for each day that the violation continues after issuance of an order. An interested party may appeal the assessment of a civil money penalty under the provisions of chapter 28-32 by filing a written notice of appeal within twenty days after service of the assessment of civil money penalties. A civil money penalty collected under this section must be deposited in the financial institutions regulatory fund.
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 13-13-20
What does North Dakota Century Code § 13-13-20 cover?
Section 13-13-20 ("Penalty") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Dakota § 13-13-20?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 13-13-20" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the North Dakota official source linked on this page or consult a licensed North Dakota attorney.
How does North Dakota § 13-13-20 apply to my situation?
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