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Northern Mariana IslandsHB 24-2024th Northern Mariana Islands Legislature (2025-2026)HouseWALLET
To require conspicuous warning labels be placed on all betel nut products and containers that are imported or sold in the CNMI.
Sponsored By: Blas Jonathan Tenorio Attao
Became Law
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Bill Overview
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2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Monthly sales reports for betel sellers
Retailers must report monthly betel nut sales to the Department of Commerce by the 5th business day. Reports must list total units, product types, estimated nuts per product, and package counts. The Department keeps the data confidential and may share summaries with health agencies. A license to import or sell betel nut depends on full compliance. Violations can suspend or revoke it.
New betel nut labels and store rules
The law requires warning labels on all betel nut products and containers in the CNMI. Use two different warnings each year: January 1–June 30 and July 1–December 31. From January to June, one label is a black circle at least 1.5 inches with a red warning symbol. Stores must keep betel nut behind the counter and only hand it to legal-age buyers. The Department of Commerce can set label specs, and nonprofits may donate labels. Enforcement of labeling and display starts October 1, 2025.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Blas Jonathan Tenorio Attao
House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/9/2025
Senate Final Reading — Passed
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 4/24/2025
House Final Reading — Passed
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
P.L. 24-02
6/5/2025HouseSenate Final Reading — Passed
5/9/2025SenateHouse Final Reading — Passed
4/24/2025HouseHouse First Reading — Passed
4/24/2025HouseIntroduced
4/24/2025House
Bill Text
HB 24-20
4/24/2025
P.L. 24-02
4/24/2025
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