North Dakota Code 23-07.1-15 – Penalty
1. An individual is guilty of a class A misdemeanor if:
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 23-07.1-15
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Individual: means a human being. 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
a. That individual fails to undertake diagnostic examination for tuberculosis upon the request of the state health officer which is based upon the reasonable suspicion that the individual has or has been exposed to tuberculosis; b. That individual has been diagnosed with infectious or suspect tuberculosis and fails to undertake a medically approved course of treatment for tuberculosis; or
c. That individual is the parent of a minor or guardian of an individual who violates subdivision a or b.
2. Upon conviction, the court may order that individual to obtain a supervised medically approved course of treatment for tuberculosis until the treatment is completed, in addition to other penalties or conditions provided by law.