North Dakota § 51-28-15 - Civil penalties in an adjudicative proceeding
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 51-28-15 — Civil penalties in an adjudicative proceeding, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51-28-15. Civil penalties in an adjudicative proceeding
When it appears to the attorney general that a person has engaged in, or is engaging in, any practice declared to be unlawful by this chapter or by any rule or order of the attorney general issued under this chapter, the attorney general may impose by order and collect a civil penalty against any person found in an adjudicative proceeding to have violated any provision of this chapter, or any rule or order adopted under this chapter, in an amount not more than two thousand dollars for each violation of this chapter or any rule or order adopted under this chapter. The attorney general may bring an action in district court to recover penalties under this section.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 51-28-15
What does North Dakota Century Code § 51-28-15 cover?
Section 51-28-15 ("Civil penalties in an adjudicative proceeding") 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 § 51-28-15?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 51-28-15 apply to my situation?
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