Bismarck  (CSi)  The North Dakota Office of the Attorney General has issued cease and desist orders against three men for violation of the state’s consumer fraud and contractor licensing laws.

Timothy Jacobson, of Fairmount, Tyler Giles, of Fargo, and Patrick Peltier, of Bottineau are all prohibited from conducting further business in North Dakota.

All three were alleged to have taken money from homeowners as advance payments but failed to perform any work.

In addition to the cease and desist order, Timothy Jacobson faces criminal charges in Barnes and Cass counties.

Contractors performing work valued at $4,000 or more must be licensed by the North Dakota Secretary of State’s office. A list of licensed contractors is available by calling the Secretary of State’s Office at 328-2900 or at www.sos.nd.gov.