It is unlawful for any person to act as a debt-settlement provider except as authorized by this chapter and without first having obtained a license under this chapter. A person that engages in debt settlement is deemed to engage in debt settlement in this state if the debtor resides in this state.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 13-11-02

  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49