North Dakota § 51-16.1-02 Pyramid promotional schemes prohibited - Defenses excluded

North Dakota Statutes

§ 51-16.1-02 — Pyramid promotional schemes prohibited - Defenses excluded

North Dakota § 51-16.1-02

Title 51Sales and Exchanges

Ch. 51-16.1Pyramid Promotional and Referral Sales Schemes

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N.D. Cent. Code § 51-16.1-02 (2026).

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1.No person may establish, operate, advertise, or promote a pyramid promotional scheme.

2.It is not a defense to a criminal or civil prosecution under this section that:

a.The plan contains a limitation as to the number of persons who may participate or the presence of additional conditions affecting eligibility for the opportunity to receive compensation under the plan or operation; or

b.A participant, on giving consideration, obtains any goods, services, or intangible property in addition to the right to receive compensation.

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1. No person may establish, operate, advertise, or promote a pyramid promotional
scheme.
2. It is not a defense to a criminal or civil prosecution under this section that:
a. The plan contains a limitation as to the number of persons who may participate or
the presence of additional conditions affecting eligibility for the opportunity to
receive compensation under the plan or operation; or
b. A participant, on giving consideration, obtains any goods, services, or intangible
property in addition to the right to receive compensation.