Section 51-16.1-02 - Pyramid promotional schemes prohibited - Defenses excluded1. No person may establish, operate, advertise, or promote a pyramid promotional scheme.2. It is not a defense to a criminal or civil prosecution under this section that: a. The plan contains a limitation as to the number of persons who may participate or the presence of additional conditions affecting eligibility for the opportunity to receive compensation under the plan or operation; orb. A participant, on giving consideration, obtains any goods, services, or intangible property in addition to the right to receive compensation.