12.1-41-03. Forced labor

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12.1-41-03. Forced labor

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.

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.

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