North Dakota Code 15-18.1-14 – Unlawful to use degree or certificate when coursework not completed – Penalty
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1. An individual may not knowingly use a degree, certificate, diploma, transcript, or other document purporting to indicate that the individual has completed an organized program of study or completed courses when the individual has not completed the organized program of study or the courses as indicated on the degree, certificate, diploma, transcript, or document:
Attorney's Note
Under the North Dakota Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 360 days | up to $3,000 |
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 15-18.1-14
- Individual: means a human being. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
- Transcript: A written, word-for-word record of what was said, either in a proceeding such as a trial or during some other conversation, as in a transcript of a hearing or oral deposition.
a. To obtain employment; b. To obtain a promotion or higher compensation in employment; c. To obtain admission to an institution of higher learning; or
d. In connection with any business, trade, profession, or occupation.
2. An individual who violates this section is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.