North Dakota Code 51-07-24 – Insurance claims for excessive charges – Penalty
1. A person who sells goods or services paid for by the consumer from proceeds of an insurance policy that provides coverage for physical damage to automobiles may not:
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 B misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $1,500 |
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 51-07-24
- Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
a. Advertise or promise to provide a good or service as an incentive, pay or waive all or part of any applicable insurance deductible, or pay a rebate in an amount equal to all or part of any applicable insurance deductible; or
b. Knowingly charge an amount for the good or service that exceeds the usual and customary charge by that person for the good or service by an amount equal to or greater than all or part of the applicable insurance deductible paid by that person on behalf of an insured or remitted to an insured by that person as a rebate.
2. A person who is insured under an insurance policy that provides coverage for physical damage to automobiles may not knowingly submit a claim under the policy based on charges that are in violation of subsection 1 or may not knowingly allow a claim in violation of subsection 1 to be submitted, unless the person promptly notifies the insurer of the excessive charges.
3. A violation of this section is a class B misdemeanor.