North Dakota Code 12.1-41-03 – Forced labor
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1. A person commits the offense of forced labor if the person knowingly uses coercion to compel an individual to provide labor or services, except when that conduct is permissible under federal law or law of this state other than this chapter.
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 AA felony | up to life | |
| Class A felony | up to 20 years | up to $20,000 |
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 12.1-41-03
- Individual: means a human being. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
- 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
- person: includes , where relevant, a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, unincorporated association, or other legal entity. See North Dakota Code 12.1-01-04
- 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. Forced labor of an individual who is an adult is a class A felony.
3. Forced labor of an individual who is a minor is a class AA felony.