Title 4 — Economic Resources
115 chapters · 1,861 sections in this title.
4 CMC § 53001 Short Title
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53001. Short Title. This chapter may be cited as the “Taulamwaar Sensible CNMI Cannabis Act of 2018.” Source: PL 20-66 § 2(101) (Sept. 21, 2018), modified. Commission Comment: The Commission changed “Act” to “chapter” …
4 CMC § 53002 Purposes
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53002. Purposes. The Legislature declares that the purposes of this chapter are: (a) To create a CNMI Cannabis Commission; (b) To allow the personal, medicinal, and commercial use of cannabis or marijuana in the CNMI p…
4 CMC § 53003 Legislative Intent
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53003. Legislative Intent. The Legislature intends that the provisions of this chapter, together with the other provisions of existing Commonwealth law, will: (a) Provide the people of the Northern Mariana Islands with…
4 CMC § 53004 Limitations
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53004. Limitations. This chapter may not be construed: (a) To amend or affect in any way any Commonwealth or federal law pertaining to employment matters; (b) To amend or affect in any way any Commonwealth or federal l…
4 CMC § 53005 Definitions
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53005. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (a) “Cannabis” means a genus of flowering plants that includes three putative varieties; cannabis sativa, cannabis indica, and cannabis ruderalis. The cannabis genus has two…
4 CMC § 53006 Applicability of Certain Provisions of this Chapter to Homegrown Marijuana and Homemade Marijuana Products
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53006. Applicability of Certain Provisions of this Chapter to Homegrown Marijuana and Homemade Marijuana Products. (a) 4 CMC §§ 53011, 53013–53017, 53019–53027, 53031–53038, 53040– 53044, 53048, 53050–53053, 53055–5305…
4 CMC § 53007 CNMI Cannabis Commission
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53007. CNMI Cannabis Commission. (a) The CNMI Cannabis Commission is hereby established as a regulatory agency of the government of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. (b) Appointment of Commissioners and…
4 CMC § 53008 Powers and Duties of the Commission
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53008. Powers and Duties of the Commission. The Cannabis Commission has the powers and duties specified in this chapter, and also the powers necessary or proper to enable it to carry out fully and effectually all the p…
4 CMC § 53009 Executive Director
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53009. Executive Director. (a) The Commission shall hire a Managing Director who will be responsible for the overall administration of the Commission and the supervision of the marijuana and hemp licensee and others pu…
4 CMC § 53010 Rules and Regulations
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53010. Rules and Regulations. The Commission shall promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the purposes of this chapter, including, but not limited to, marijuana or hemp promotional activities, compliance and int…
4 CMC § 53011 Powers and Duties of the Division of Agriculture
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53011. Powers and Duties of the Division of Agriculture. The Department of Lands and Natural Resources, Division of Agriculture shall assist and cooperate with the Commission to the extent necessary for the Commission …
4 CMC § 53012 Homegrown Marijuana Registry
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53012. Homegrown Marijuana Registry. (a) The Commission shall establish a homegrown marijuana registry for all persons who are 21 years of age or older or medical marijuana patients that are authorized to produce, proc…
4 CMC § 53013 No Liability for Official Acts
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53013. No Liability for Official Acts. No member of the Commonwealth government may be sued for doing or omitting to do any act in the performance of duties as prescribed in this chapter. Source: PL 20-66 § 2(113) (Sep…
4 CMC § 53014 Powers; Licenses; Federal Law
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53014. Powers; Licenses; Federal Law. (a) Neither the Commission or the Division of Agriculture may refuse to perform any duty under this chapter on the basis that manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, possessing, o…
4 CMC § 53015 Contracts
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53015. Contracts. No contract shall be unenforceable on the basis that manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, possessing, or using marijuana is prohibited by federal law. Source: PL 20-66 § 2(115) (Sept. 21, 2018), m…
4 CMC § 53016 Licenses and Licensee Requirements
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53016. Licenses and Licensee Representatives. Licensees and licensee representatives may produce, deliver, and possess marijuana items subject to the provisions of this chapter. The production, delivery, and possession…
4 CMC § 53017 Purchaser’s Qualifications
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53017. Purchaser’s Qualifications. (a) No licensee or licensee representative may sell or deliver any marijuana items to any person under 21 years of age. (b) The prohibitions of this section do not apply to a person b…
4 CMC § 53018 Limitations Applied
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53018. Limitations Applied. (a) Licensed marijuana retailers and marijuana lounges are prohibited from selling items in excess of the following limits, to consumers at any one time per transaction: (1) 1 ounce of marij…
4 CMC § 53019 Requiring Identification from Certain Purchasers
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53019. Requiring Identification from Certain Purchasers. All licensees and licensee representatives, before selling or serving marijuana items to any person about whom there is any reasonable doubt of the person’s havi…
4 CMC § 53020 False Concealment of Age; Statement of Age as Defense
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53020. False Concealment of Age; Statement of Age as a Defense. (a) No person shall produce any piece of identification that would falsely indicate the person’s age. (b) If a piece of identification is offered as evide…
4 CMC § 53021 The Commission’s Licensing Duties
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53021. The Commission’s Licensing Duties. (a) Upon adoption of the licensing regulations, the Commission shall begin receiving applications for the licensing of persons to produce, process, and sell marijuana within th…
4 CMC § 53022 Production License
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53022. Production License. (a) The production of marijuana is subject to regulation by the Commission. (b) A marijuana producer must have a production license issued by the Commission for the premises at which the mari…
4 CMC § 53023 Processor License
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53023. Processor License. (a) The processing of marijuana items is subject to regulation by the Commission. (b) A marijuana processor must have a processor license issued by the Commission for the premises at which mar…
4 CMC § 53024 Wholesale License
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53024. Wholesale License. (a) The wholesale sale of marijuana items is subject to regulation by the Commission. (b) A marijuana wholesaler must have a wholesale license issued by the Commission for the premises at whic…
4 CMC § 53025 Retail License
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53025. Retail License. (a) The retail sale of marijuana items is subject to regulation by the Commission. (b) A marijuana retailer must have a retail license issued by the Commission for the premises at which marijuana…
4 CMC § 53026 Marijuana Lounge License
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53026. Marijuana Lounge License. (a) Marijuana lounges licensed to sell and/or allow for the on-site consumption of marijuana, marijuana extracts, or marijuana products are subject to regulation by the Commission. (b) …
4 CMC § 53027 Marijuana Testing Facility License
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53027. Marijuana Testing Facility License. (a) The testing of marijuana items is subject to regulation by the Commission. (b) A marijuana testing facility must have a marijuana testing facility license issued by the Co…
4 CMC § 53028 [Reserved.]
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53028. [Reserved.] [Reserved.] Source: PL 20-66 § 2(128) (Sept. 21, 2018), modified. Commission Comment: The Commission changed “(Reserved)” to “[Reserved.]” pursuant to 1 CMC § 3806(g).
4 CMC § 53029 [Reserved.]
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53029. [Reserved.] [Reserved.] Source: PL 20-66 § 2(129) (Sept. 21, 2018), modified. Commission Comment: The Commission changed “(Reserved)” to “[Reserved.]” pursuant to 1 CMC § 3806(g).
4 CMC § 53030 Prohibition Against Smoking Marijuana in the Presence of Minors
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53030. Prohibition Against Smoking Marijuana in the Presence of Minors. (a) It is unlawful for any person to smoke marijuana in the presence of a person under 21 years of age, with exemptions applied to a medical marij…
4 CMC § 53031 Examination of Books and Premises of Licensees
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53031. Examination of Books and Premises of Licenses. (a) The Commission has the right, without prior notice to the owner or the agent of the owner, to make an examination of the books and may at any time make an exami…
4 CMC § 53032 Multiple Licenses
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53032. Multiple Licenses. Except for micro producers and marijuana testing facilities, the same person may hold one or more marijuana producer licenses, one or more marijuana processor licenses, one or more marijuana w…
4 CMC § 53033 Characteristics of License
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53033. Characteristics of License. (a) A license granted under this chapter shall: (l) Be a purely personal privilege. (2) Be valid for the period stated in the license. (3) Be renewable in the manner provided in this …
4 CMC § 53034 License Terms; Licenses Issued for Less than a Year; Determination Fees
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53034. License Terms; Licenses Issued for Less than a Year; Determination Fees. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, all licenses under this chapter and renewals thereof shall be issued for a period of one…
4 CMC § 53035 Delivery of Marijuana
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53035. Delivery of Marijuana. A marijuana producer, micro producer, marijuana processor, or marijuana wholesaler shall deliver marijuana items only to or on a licensed premise. The sale of marijuana items under any lic…
4 CMC § 53036 Application for License; Rules; Fees
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53036. Application for License; Rules; Fees. (a) Any person desiring a license or renewal of a license under this chapter shall make application to the Commission upon forms to be furnished by the Commission showing th…
4 CMC § 53037 Grounds for Refusing to Issue License
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53037. Grounds for Refusing to Issue License. (a) The Commission may not license any applicant under the provisions of this chapter if the applicant is under 21 years of age. (b) The Commission may refuse to license an…
4 CMC § 53038 Grounds for Cancellation or Suspension of License
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53038. Grounds for Cancellation or Suspension of License. The Commission may cancel or suspend any license issued under this chapter, if the Commission finds or has reasonable grounds to believe any of the following to…
4 CMC § 53039 Administration by the Commission
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53039. Administration by the Commission. The Commission shall administer this chapter, and shall prescribe forms and make such rules and regulations as it deems necessary to enforce this chapter. Source: PL 20-66 § 2(1…
4 CMC § 53040 Statements by Marijuana Producers as to Quantities Sold
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53040. Statements by Marijuana Producers as to Quantities Sold. On or before the 20th day of each month, every marijuana producer shall file with the Commission a statement of the quantities of marijuana flowers, marij…
4 CMC § 53041 Estimate by the Commission When Statement Not Filed or False Statement Filed
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53041. Estimate by the Commission When Statement Not Filed or False Statement Filed. If any marijuana producer fails, neglects, or refuses to file a statement required by 4 CMC § 53040 or files a false statement, the C…
4 CMC § 53042 Records to be Kept by Marijuana Producers
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53042. Records to be Kept by Marijuana Producers. Every marijuana producer shall keep a complete and accurate record of all sales of marijuana flowers, marijuana leaves, and immature marijuana plants, and a complete an…
4 CMC § 53043 Inspection of Marijuana Producers’ Records; Records to be Kept for Prescribed Period
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53043. Inspection of Marijuana Producers’ Records; Records to be Kept for Prescribed Period. (a) The Commission may, at any time, examine the books and records of any marijuana producer, and may appoint auditors, inves…
4 CMC § 53044 Failure to Maintain Records
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53044. Failure to Maintain Records. (a) No marijuana producer shall falsify the statement required by 4 CMC § 53040. (b) No person shall: (1) Refuse to permit the Commission or any of its representatives to make an ins…
4 CMC § 53045 Prohibition Against Importing and Exporting Marijuana
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53045. Prohibition Against Importing and Exporting Marijuana. (a) A person may not import marijuana items into the Commonwealth or export marijuana items from the Commonwealth. (b) Marijuana items may not be imported i…
4 CMC § 53046 Prohibition Against Giving Marijuana Item as a Prize
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53046. Prohibition Against Giving Marijuana Item as a Prize. (a) Marijuana items may not be given as a prize, premium or consideration for a lottery, contest, game of chance or skill, or competition of any kind. (b) Vi…
4 CMC § 53047 Prohibition Regarding Person Who is Visibly Intoxicated; Prohibition Against Allowing Consumption of Marijuana by Person Under 21 Years of Age on Private Property; Penalty
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53047. Prohibition Regarding Person Who is Visibly Intoxicated; Prohibition Against Allowing Consumption of Marijuana by Person Under 21 Years of Age on Private Property; Penalty. (a) A person may not sell, give, or ot…
4 CMC § 53048 Misrepresentation by Licensee and Others; Maintenance of Disorderly Conduct
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53048. Misrepresentation by Licensee and Others; Maintenance of Disorderly Conduct. (a) No person shall make false representations or statements to the Commission in order to induce or prevent action by the Commission.…
4 CMC § 53049 Prohibition Against Person Under 21 Years of Age Possessing, Attempting to Purchase or Purchasing Marijuana Item; Penalty
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53049. Prohibition Against Person Under 21 Years of Age Possessing, Attempting to Purchase, or Purchasing Marijuana Item; Penalty. (a)(1) A person under 21 years of age may not possess, attempt to purchase, or purchase…
4 CMC § 53050 Compliance with Standards
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TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 53050. Compliance with Standards. (a) No marijuana items shall be sold or offered for sale within this Commonwealth unless such marijuana items comply with the minimum standards fixed pursuant to law. (b) The Commissio…