Section 12.1-06.1-03 - Illegal control of an enterprise - Illegally conducting an enterprise1. A person is guilty of an offense if such person, through a pattern of racketeering activity or its proceeds, acquires or maintains, by investment or otherwise, control of any enterprise.2. A person is guilty of an offense if the person is employed or associated with any enterprise and conducts or participates in the conduct of that enterprise's affairs through a pattern of racketeering activity.3. A knowing violation of this section is a class B felony.