1.    Except as provided in subsection 2, an individual may not act as an athlete agent in this state without holding a certificate of registration under this chapter.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 9-15.2-03

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Individual: means a human being. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • 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

2.    Before being issued a certificate of registration under this chapter an individual may act as an athlete agent in this state for all purposes except signing an agency contract, if:

a.    A student-athlete or another person acting on behalf of the athlete initiates communication with the individual; and

b.    Not later than seven days after an initial act that requires the individual to register as an athlete agent, the individual submits an application for registration as an athlete agent in this state.

3.    An agency contract resulting from conduct in violation of this section is void, and the athlete agent shall return any consideration received under the contract.