North Dakota Code 12.1-24-02 – Facilitation of counterfeiting
1. A person is guilty of an offense if, except as authorized by statute or by regulation, he knowingly makes, executes, sells, buys, imports, possesses, or otherwise has within his control any plate, stone, paper, tool, die, mold, or other implement or thing uniquely associated with or fitted for the preparation of any forged or counterfeited security or tax stamp or any writing which purports to be made by this government or any foreign government.
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 felony | up to 10 years | up to $20,000 |
| Class C felony | up to 5 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 12.1-24-02
- Government: means :
a. See North Dakota Code 12.1-01-04
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
- Offense: means conduct for which a term of imprisonment or a fine is authorized by statute after conviction. See North Dakota Code 12.1-01-04
- paper: means any flexible material upon which it is usual to write. See North Dakota Code 1-01-27
- person: includes , where relevant, a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, unincorporated association, or other legal entity. See North Dakota Code 12.1-01-04
- Possesses: means an individual has:
a. See North Dakota Code 12.1-01-04
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
2. A person is guilty of an offense if, except as authorized by statute or by regulation, he:
a. Knowingly photographs or otherwise makes a copy of:
(1) Money or other obligation or security of this government or of any foreign government, or any part thereof; (2) Any plate, stone, tool, die, mold, or other implement or thing uniquely associated with or fitted for the preparation of any writing described in subsection 1; or
b. Knowingly sells, buys, imports, possesses, or otherwise has within his control any photograph or copy the making of which is prohibited by subdivision a.
3. In a prosecution under this section, authorization by statute or by regulation is a defense.
4. An offense defined in this section is a class B felony if the implement or the impression relates to the forging or counterfeiting of an obligation or security of the government.
Otherwise it is a class C felony.