North Dakota Century Code Title 49. Public Utilities § 49-07-01.1. Violation of statute, commission order, or commission rule--Assessment of civil penalty

Any person who violates any statute, commission order, or commission rule which applies to matters within the authority of the commission under chapters 8-08, 8-09, 8-10, and 24-09, titles 60 and 64, and title 49 except for chapters 49-22, 49-22.1, and 49-23, in addition to any other penalty provided, is subject to a civil penalty of not to exceed five thousand dollars. A violation occurring under chapter 49-23, in addition to any other penalty, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars. The commission shall develop policies for the assessment of penalties under chapter 49-23 which will take into consideration the severity of damages and the conduct of the offender. The civil penalty may be compromised by the commission. The amount of the penalty when finally determined or agreed upon in compromise, if not paid, may be recovered in a civil action in the courts of this state.