1.    A person may not operate an accreditation mill in North Dakota.

Attorney's Note

Under the North Dakota Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class C felonyup to 5 yearsup to $10,000
For details, see § 12.1-32-01

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 15-18.1-16

  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • 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
  • United States: includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49

2.    As used in this section:

a.    “Accreditation mill” means an accrediting entity that is not recognized by the United States department of education, the state board of higher education, or the state board for career and technical education.

b.    “Operate” includes to use an address, telephone number, facsimile number, or other contact point located in North Dakota.

3.    A person that violates this section is guilty of a class C felony.