Definition

10 CMC § 18102, under Rota Derby Docking and Watercraft Fee Act.

10 CMC § 18102

Definition. (a) “Bona fide resident of Rota” means an individual who has resided in Rota for at least one (1) year immediately before the derby event and holds a valid Rota voter registration, driver’s license, or other government-issued proof of residency verified by the Mayor’s Office or DLNR. (b) “Derby event” means any organized fishing, boating, or watercraft competition conducted under a valid permit issued by DLNR or the Mayor’s Office. (c) “Watercraft” includes all motorized and non-motorized vessels, including but not limited to boats, jet skis, kayaks, and canoes. (d) “Educational purpose” means any government, school, or communitybased instructional activity that does not involve competition or commercial gain. Source: RLL 24-10, § 2 (April 10, 2026).