# N.D. Cent. Code § 15-18.1-02: 15-18.1-02. Exemptions

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## Section

- **Citation:** N.D. Cent. Code § 15-18.1-02
- **Heading:** 15-18.1-02. Exemptions
- **Jurisdiction:** North Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ND Code / Title 15 / Chapter 15-18.1 / Section 15-18.1-02

## Text

15-18.1-02. Exemptions

The following education and educational schools or institutions are exempted from the

provisions of this chapter:

1. Educational programs conducted by a trade, business, professional, or fraternal

organization, solely for that organization's membership, or offered on a no-fee basis.

2. Education offered by charitable institutions, organizations, or agencies, so recognized

by the board, provided the education is not advertised or promoted as leading toward

educational credentials.

3. Postsecondary educational institutions established, operated, and governed by this

state.

4. Private four-year institutions chartered or incorporated and operating in the state prior

to July 1, 1977, so long as the institutions retain accreditation and are recognized by

the United States department of education.

5. Schools of nursing regulated under chapter 43-12.1.

6. Native American colleges operating in this state, established by federally recognized

Indian tribes.

7. Institutions whose only physical presence in this state consists of students enrolled in

practicums, internships, clinicals, or student teaching in this state.

8. Postsecondary career schools regulated under chapter 15-20.4.

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