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Northern Mariana Islands Statutes, Title 1

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Title 1, Government

110 chapters · 1,213 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 11,213 Ch 1, Definitions234 Ch 4, Honoring Special Persons160 Ch 3, Holidays & Special Days147 Ch 2, Commonwealth Symbols112 Ch 5, Standard and Daylight Time97 Ch 6, CNMI Capital78 Ch 10, Department of Public Safety57 Ch 7, Department of Community and Cultural…54 Ch 12, Department of Public Health and Envi…50 Ch 9, Department of Commerce49 Ch 11, Department of Finance43 Ch 18, Department of Fire and Emergency Med…34 Ch 13, Department of Lands and Natural Reso…30 Ch 8, Department of Public Works21

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1 CMC § 28001 Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services
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Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services. There is established a Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services within the Executive Branch of the Commonwealth Government to be headed by the Commissioner of Fire and Emergency Medical Services. Source: PL 18-73 § 3(101…
1 CMC § 28002 Definitions
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Definitions. As used in this Chapter, the term: (a) “Department” shall mean the “Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services;” (b) “Commissioner” shall mean the Commissioner of Fire and Emergency Medical Services; (c) “Emergency Medical Services” shall mean EMS; (d) “Emerge…
1 CMC § 28003 Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services: Commissioner, Resident Deputy Commissioners, Appointment; Funding and Compensation
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Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services: Commissioner, Resident Deputy Commissioners, Appointment; Funding and Compensation. The Department of Fire and EMS shall be administered by a qualified Commissioner of Fire and EMS who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleas…
1 CMC § 28004 Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services: Duties, Divisions

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Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services: Duties; Divisions. (a) The Department of Fire and EMS shall be responsible for the following: (1) To provide effective fire prevention, fire protection, fire suppression, and special operations such as hazardous materials, search…

1 CMC § 28005 Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services: Staff

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Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services: Staff. As set forth herein and subject to budgetary appropriation, the Commissioner of Fire and EMS shall employ qualified staff as required to assist in performing the department’s duties and responsibilities. Except as provided…

1 CMC § 28006 Rulemaking Authority

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Rulemaking Authority. The Commissioner shall prescribe and promulgate reasonably necessary rules and regulations to implement and enforce the provisions of this Chapter for the entire Department including all of its divisions. Source: PL 18-73 § 3(106) (Jan. 25, 2015).

1 CMC § 28011 Division of Emergency Services: Deputy Commissioner

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Division of Emergency Services: Deputy Commissioner; Appointment, Funding and Compensation. The Division of Emergency Services shall be headed by a qualified Deputy Commissioner of the Division of Emergency Services. The compensation for the Deputy Commissioner shall receive no l…

1 CMC § 28012 Division of Emergency Services: Duties and Responsibilities

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Division of Emergency Services: Duties and Responsibilities. The Division of Emergency Services shall have the following duties and responsibilities: (a) To engage in the prevention, control, and extinguishment of fires and respond to emergency situations where life, property, or…

1 CMC § 28013 Division of Emergency Services: Staff

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Division of Emergency Services: Staff. Subject to budgetary appropriation, the Deputy Commissioner of the Division of Emergency Services, with the approval of the Commissioner of Fire and EMS, shall employ qualified staff as necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of…

1 CMC § 28021 Division of Fire Prevention and Arson Investigation: Deputy Commissioner; Appointment, Funding, and Compensation

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Division of Fire Prevention and Arson Investigation: Deputy Commissioner; Appointment, Funding and Compensation. The Division of Fire Prevention and Arson Investigation shall be headed by a qualified Deputy Commissioner of the Division of Fire Prevention and Arson. The Deputy Com…

1 CMC § 28022 Division of Fire Prevention and Arson Investigation: Duties and Responsibilities

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Division of Fire Prevention and Arson Investigation: Duties and Responsibilities. The Division of Fire Prevention and Arson Investigation shall have the following duties and responsibilities: (a) To enforce the CNMI Fire Safety Code Act [2 CMC §§ 7301-7340], International Fire Co…

1 CMC § 28023 Division of Fire Prevention and Arson Investigation: Staff

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Division of Fire Prevention and Arson Investigation: Staff. Subject to budgetary appropriation, the Deputy Commissioner of the Division of Fire Prevention and Arson Investigation, with the approval of the Commissioner of Fire and EMS, shall employ qualified staff as necessary to …

1 CMC § 28031 Division of Emergency Medical Services: Deputy Commissioner; Appointment, Funding, and Compensation

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Division of Emergency Medical Services: Deputy Commissioner; Appointment, Funding and Compensation. The Division of EMS shall be headed by a qualified Deputy Commissioner of the Division of EMS. The compensation for the Deputy Commissioner shall receive no less than and not excee…

1 CMC § 28032 Division of Emergency Medical Services: Duties and Responsibilities

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Division of Emergency Medical Services: Duties and Responsibilities. The Division of Emergency Medical Services is hereby designated as the “CNMI Office of EMS,” “CNMI Office of Rural Health,” “Lead Agency for TBI,” and shall have the following duties and responsibilities: (a) To…

1 CMC § 28033 Division of Emergency Medical Services: Staff

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Division of Emergency Medical Services: Staff. Subject to budgetary appropriation, the Deputy Commissioner of the Division of EMS, with the approval of the Commissioner of Fire and EMS, shall employ qualified staff as necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the di…

1 CMC § 28041 Division of Logistics and Support: Deputy Commissioner; Appointment

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Division of Logistics and Support: Deputy Commissioner; Appointment. The Division of Logistics and Support shall be headed by a qualified Deputy Commissioner of the Division of Logistics and Support. The Deputy Commissioner shall receive no less than and not exceed a base salary …

1 CMC § 28042 Division of Logistics and Support: Duties and Responsibilities

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Division of Logistics and Support: Duties and Responsibilities. The Division of Logistics and Support shall have the following duties and responsibilities: (a) To purchase, service, repair, and maintain the fleet of fire apparatus, ambulances, rescue units, and service vehicles f…

1 CMC § 28043 Division of Logistics and Support: Staff

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Division of Logistics and Support: Staff. Subject to budgetary appropriation, the Deputy Commissioner of the Division of Logistics and Support, with the approval of the Commissioner of Fire and EMS, shall employ qualified staff as necessary to perform the duties and responsibilit…

1 CMC § 28051 Division of Administration: Deputy Commissioner; Appointment

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Division of Administration: Deputy Commissioner; Appointment. The Division of Administration shall be headed by a qualified Deputy Commissioner of the Division of Administration. The Deputy Commissioner shall receive no less than and not exceed a base salary of $42,000 per annum.…

1 CMC § 28052 Division of Administration: Duties and Responsibilities

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Division of Administration: Duties and Responsibilities. The Division of Administration shall have the following duties and responsibilities: (a) To process and manage human resources for all appointed, exempted service contract, limited-term, provisional, probationary, and perma…

1 CMC § 28053 Division of Administration: Staff

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Division of Administration: Staff. Subject to budgetary appropriation, the Deputy Commissioner of the Division of Administration, with the approval of the Commissioner of Fire and EMS, shall employ qualified staff as necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the div…

1 CMC § 28061 Definitions

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Definitions. (a) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services. (b) “Department” means the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services. (c) “Fire lane” means the unobstructed area or passageway within any public right-of-way,…

1 CMC § 28062 Establishment

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Establishment. (a) Fire lanes in conformance with this article shall be established by the Commissioner of the Department of Fire and EMS or designee, and in conjunction with the building safety official in accordance with this article. These lanes shall be referred to as “design…

1 CMC § 28063 Contesting Fire Lane Designation in Private Property

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Contesting Fire Land Designation in Private Property. (a) A private property owner or tenant/lessee affected by a proposed fire lane designation by the Commissioner may contest the designation by filing a written notice of objection with the Department within the period set forth…

1 CMC § 28064 Penalty for Violations

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Penalty for Violations. Any person who fails to mark or maintain the marking of a designated fire lane as prescribed in this article, or who parks a vehicle in, allows the parking of a vehicle in, obstructs or allows the obstruction of a designated fire lane is guilty of an infra…

1 CMC § 28065 Impoundment

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Impoundment. Any vehicle or object obstructing a designated fire lane is hereby declared a traffic and fire hazard and may be immediately towed and impounded, without prior notification to its owner. The owner shall be held responsible for all towing and impound fees. Source: PL …

1 CMC § 28066 Marking

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Marking. All designated fire lanes shall be clearly marked in one of the following manners: (a) Vertical curbs shall be painted red on the top and side, extending the length of the designated fire lane. The pavement adjacent to the painted curbs shall be marked with block letteri…

1 CMC § 28067 Obstruction Prohibited

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Obstruction Prohibited. The obstruction of a designated fire lane by a parked vehicle or any other object is prohibited and shall constitute a traffic and fire hazard and is considered an immediate hazard to life and property. Source: PL 19-69 § 2 (Sept. 28, 2016).

1 CMC § 28068 Exemption to Sign, Marking Requirements

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Exemption to Sign, Marking Requirements. (a) Signs posted prior to the enactment of this article will be allowed to remain until there is a need for replacement. When replaced, the new sign must then meet the requirements set forth in this article. (b) Markings will be allowed to…

1 CMC § 28069 Maintenance

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Maintenance. The fire lane markings shall be maintained at the expense of the public or private property owner, and as often as is deemed necessary to clearly identify the designated area as a fire lane. If there is no public property owner of a designated fire lane, the Commissi…

1 CMC § 28070 Towing Notification

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Towing Notification. At each entrance to property where fire lanes have been designated, signs shall be posted as set forth in this article, in a clear, conspicuous location and shall clearly state “Vehicles parked in Fire Lanes shall be towed and impounded.” They shall also stat…

1 CMC § 28071 Enforcement

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Enforcement. (a) A police officer from the Department of Public Safety or a firefighter from the Department of Fire and EMS shall immediately remove, or cause the removal of, a vehicle in violation of any provision in this article. (b) A police officer or firefighter shall issue …

1 CMC § 28072 Regulations

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Regulations. The enforcement of this article shall not commence until the Commissioner of Fire and EMS has promulgated reasonably necessary regulations for the removing, towing, impoundment, storage, and release of vehicles in violation of this article. The regulations may includ…

1 CMC § 28073 Fire Lane Revolving Fund

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Fire Lane Revolving Fund. There is hereby establishes a Fire Lane Revolving Fund separate and apart of the General Fund. The fines and fees collected pursuant to this article and any regulations promulgated by the Commissioner shall be deposited in the Fire Lane Revolving Fund; t…