North Dakota § 13-05-02.1 - Branch offices

Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 13-05-02.1 — Branch offices, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 13-05-02.1. Branch offices

The commissioner may grant approval for each branch office which must be submitted by an application. When used in this chapter, "branch office" means a physical location where collection activity is carried out, other than the location where the collection agency license was granted, but does not include a virtual office. As used in this chapter, "virtual office" means a remote location from which employees can work under the full control and monitoring of the collection agency through telecommunications and computer links. Records may not be maintained at a virtual office and a virtual office may not be held open to the public as a place of business.

Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 13-05-02.1

What does North Dakota Century Code § 13-05-02.1 cover?

Section 13-05-02.1 ("Branch offices") 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 § 13-05-02.1?

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