North Dakota Century Code Title 11. Counties § 11-14-19. Treasurer not to speculate in county warrants--Penalty

A county treasurer shall not either directly or indirectly contract for or purchase any warrant or other evidence of indebtedness issued by the county of which the person is treasurer at any discount upon the sum due thereon. If a county treasurer shall contract for or purchase any such warrant or other evidence of indebtedness contrary to the provisions of this section, the treasurer shall forfeit the whole amount due thereon. The forfeiture shall be recovered for the benefit of the county by civil action brought by the state of North Dakota.