North Dakota High School NIL Legislation
North Dakota allows high school student-athletes to earn NIL compensation. Effective since June 2022.
Current Status
Allowed
Governing Body
North Dakota High School Activities Association (NDHSAA)
Effective Date
June 2022
Timeline
North Dakota NIL Journey
June 2022
NDHSAA Pivot
Board amended Article VIII (Amateurism) - response to national landscape to prevent talent drain.
July 1, 2025
House Settlement Opt-In
UND and NDSU opted into House v. NCAA - seniors can receive direct revenue sharing upon enrollment.
January 2026
Tax-Free Proposal
Bismarck lawmakers exploring NIL income tax exemptions to attract elite talent.
Allowed
Key Provisions
What North Dakota allows
"Regulation-Lite" - No state law, NDHSAA manages via constitution amendment
Article VIII (Amateurism) amended to permit NIL without eligibility loss
UND and NDSU opted into House v. NCAA settlement - direct payments available
Tax exemption proposal being discussed to attract elite talent
Market dictates itself through NDHSAA rather than state legislation
Prohibited
Restrictions
What North Dakota prohibits
No school marks (Article VIII) - uniforms, logos, NDHSAA league logo prohibited
No facility usage - school property requires market-rate rental agreement
Booster Club prohibition - collectives cannot pay high schoolers for specific schools
No performance bonuses - pay-for-play = immediate eligibility loss
Vice bans: Adult entertainment, alcohol, tobacco/vaping, cannabis, gambling, weapons/firearms
Compliance
How Framework Helps North Dakota
Our platform is built specifically for North Dakota's NIL requirements
NDHSAA Article VIII Compliance
Identity separation verification and tracking
House Settlement Bridge
Tools for seniors navigating UND/NDSU direct payment models
Tax Exemption Monitoring
Track legislative developments for tax advantages
Roughrider Market
Bismarck/Fargo regional brand partnership optimization
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