N.D. Cent. Code § 35-35-02: Nonconsensual lien unlawful - Penalty

1.Any person who submits for filing or recording a nonconsensual common-law lien as defined in this chapter is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.

2.This section does not apply to a filing officer who acts in the course of the employee's official duties in filing or recording an instrument submitted to the employee for filing or recording.