This bill proposes the creation of a new section in chapter 54-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, which mandates that organizations required to register with the Secretary of State must also file a statement certifying whether they are a "foreign organization of concern." This statement must be submitted simultaneously with other registration documents, such as articles of incorporation or certificates of authority. The bill outlines that if the Secretary of State finds any falsified statements, they are to forward the filing to the Attorney General for potential prosecution.

Additionally, the bill establishes penalties for organizations that willfully violate this requirement, classifying such violations as a class B misdemeanor. It defines key terms, including "foreign country of concern" and "foreign organization of concern," to clarify the scope of the law. The Attorney General is granted the authority to prosecute violations in the district court of the county where the organization's registered agent is located or in Burleigh County.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 47-10.1-05