Authorization to the Municipalities

Authorization to the Municipalities. (a) The municipalities of Saipan and the Northern Islands are hereby authorized to adopt rules and regulations for the regulation, control, and licensing of dogs on the Northern Islands and the island of Saipan. At a minimum, said rules and regulations shall provide for licensing of all dogs, licensing fees, storage and handling fees for any dogs picked up by the municipality, a minimum holding period before disposal, and disposal of unclaimed dogs. (b) The municipalities of Saipan and the Northern islands are further authorized to administer and enforce rules and regulations adopted pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, including any rules relating to the capture of stray dogs, charging of any fees, and disposal of unclaimed dogs. Source: Saipan LL 9-12, § 5, modified.