Title 2 — Natural Resources
53 chapters · 858 sections in this title.
2 CMC § 1301 Short Title
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 1: MARITIME AND COASTAL RESOURCES § 1301. Short Title. This chapter may be cited as the Commonwealth Nuclear and Chemical Free Zone Act. Source: PL 3-42, § 1. Commission Comment: PL 3-42 took effect January 7, 1983. N.M.I. Const. art. I, § 9 pr…
2 CMC § 1311 Statement of Purpose and Policy
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 1: MARITIME AND COASTAL RESOURCES § 1311. Statement of Purpose and Policy. (a) The people of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands are dependent upon the resources of the sea for their economic, social, and political survival and gro…
2 CMC § 1312 Definitions
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 1: MARITIME AND COASTAL RESOURCES § 1312. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the term: (a) Chemical wastes means the following chemicals and their components, except as permitted by limited exemption in…
2 CMC § 1313 Nuclear and Chemical Free Zone, Establishment
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 1: MARITIME AND COASTAL RESOURCES § 1313. Nuclear and Chemical Free Zone, Establishment. There is hereby established a nuclear and chemical free zone which is the same as the exclusive economic zone provided by 2 CMC § 1124 of the Marine Sovere…
2 CMC § 1314 Prohibited Acts
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 1: MARITIME AND COASTAL RESOURCES § 1314. Prohibited Acts. (a) It is unlawful for any person to dump any nuclear or chemical wastes in the nuclear and chemical free zone established pursuant to 2 CMC § 1313. (b) It is unlawful for any person to…
2 CMC § 1321 Enforcement
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 1: MARITIME AND COASTAL RESOURCES § 1321. Enforcement. (a) Primary responsibility for enforcement of this chapter shall be assumed by the Department of Natural Resources and the Coastal Resources Management Office. (b) Any officer who is author…
2 CMC § 1322 Criminal Penalties
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 1: MARITIME AND COASTAL RESOURCES § 1322. Criminal Penalties. In addition to the civil and criminal penalties provided in 2 CMC § 1141 of the Marine Sovereignty Act of 1980 [2 CMC § 1101 et seq.], a person is guilty of a felony offense if he kn…
2 CMC § 1323 Civil Penalties
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 1: MARITIME AND COASTAL RESOURCES § 1323. Civil Penalties. In addition to the civil and criminal penalties provided in 2 CMC § 1141 of the Marine Sovereignty Act of 1980 [2 CMC § 1101 et seq.], any person who violates any provision of this chap…
2 CMC § 1324 Limited Exemption for the United States Government
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 1: MARITIME AND COASTAL RESOURCES § 1324. Limited Exemption for the United States Government. Pursuant to Covenant § 104, the United States government, its employees, agents and subcontractors, are exempt from compliance with 2 CMC § 1314(d) an…
2 CMC § 1325 Limited Exemption for Medical Purposes
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 1: MARITIME AND COASTAL RESOURCES § 1325. Limited Exemption for Medical Purposes. 2 CMC § 1314(d) and (e) of this chapter shall not apply to radioactive materials used in therapeutic radiology, biomedical research, educational programs, medical…
2 CMC § 1326 Limited Exemption for Specific Types of U.S. Department of Energy Approved Small Modular Nuclear Power Reactors (SMR's) When Used Solely for the Purpose of Electric Power Generation
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 1: MARITIME AND COASTAL RESOURCES § 1326. Limited Exemption for Specific Types of U.S. Department of Energy Approved Small Modular Nuclear Power Reactors (SMR's) When Used Solely for the Purpose of Electric Power Generation. This chapter shall …
2 CMC § 2311 Rat Control: Definitions
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 2: PORTS § 2311. Rat Control: Definitions. Unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions apply in this article: (a) “Dock” means a platform built on the shore or out from the shore, and is used by ships for loading and unload…
2 CMC § 2312 Rat Control: Rat Guards Required
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 2: PORTS § 2312. Rat Control: Rat Guards Required. All vessels that dock at any island within the Commonwealth shall be equipped with rat guards on all docking lines leading from the vessel to the dock. Source: MIDC § 9.12.020.
2 CMC § 2313 Rat Control: Penalty for Violation
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 2: PORTS § 2313. Rat Control: Penalty for Violation. The master of any vessel that is found guilty of violating this article shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than six months or both. Source: MIDC § 9.12.030.
2 CMC § 2321 Bulk Quantity Marine Fueling: Legislative Findings
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 2: PORTS § 2321. Bulk Quantity Marine Fueling: Legislative Findings. Recent interest has been expressed by several businesses and corporations in establishing within Commonwealth waters and in the vicinity of several of the ports of the Commonw…
2 CMC § 2322 Bulk Quantity Marine Fueling: Legislative Purpose
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 2: PORTS § 2322. Bulk Quantity Marine Fueling: Legislative Purpose. It is the purpose of this article to provide for the prompt establishment of the bulk marine fueling and bunkering business within the ports and waters of the Commonwealth and …
2 CMC § 2323 Bulk Quantity Marine Fueling: Existing Licenses
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 2: PORTS § 2323. Bulk Quantity Marine Fueling: Existing Licenses. The holder of an existing license to conduct a bulk quantity marine fueling business within the Northern Mariana Islands as of January 25, 1984, shall not be required to make app…
2 CMC § 2331 Whargfage Fees
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 2: PORTS § 2331. Wharfage Fees. Notwithstanding the wharfage rates imposed by the Commonwealth Ports Authority pursuant to NMIAC § 40-20.2-201, the wharfage fees charged by the Commonwealth Ports Authority shall be as follows: (a) Wharfage fees…
2 CMC § 3311 Short Title
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3311. Short Title. This chapter may be cited as the Commonwealth Groundwater Management and Protection Act of 1988. Source: PL 6-12, § 1. Commission Comment: PL 6-12 took effect November 3, 1988.
2 CMC § 3312 Statement of Policy
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3312. Statement of Policy. In consideration that the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is almost exclusively dependent upon groundwater for its water supply, it is hereby declared to be the public policy of the C…
2 CMC § 3313 Statement of Authority
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3313. Statement of Authority. The groundwater resources of the Commonwealth belong to the public. No diversion, withdrawal, storage, or use of such water shall occur except in the compliance with this chapter and with other…
2 CMC § 3314 Definitions
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3314. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (a) “Beneficial use” shall include the use of water reasonably required for domestic, agricultural, commercial, industrial, recreational and other purposes on both public and priv…
2 CMC § 3321 Permitting Authority
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3321. Permitting Authority. The Division of Environmental Quality is authorized to: (a) Permit the siting, design, construction, testing, and repairs or improvements of wells; (b) Manage the withdrawal and use of groundwate…
2 CMC § 3322 Well Driller’s License
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3322. Well Driller’s License. (a) No person shall engage in well drilling in the Commonwealth without first obtaining a license from the chief. (b) An application for a license shall be made on a form prescribed and furnish…
2 CMC § 3323 Well Drilling Permits
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3323. Well Drilling Permits. (a) No well may be drilled by any person without a drilling permit issued by the chief. (b) The chief shall establish technical drilling permit requirements for the siting design, construction, …
2 CMC § 3324 Well Operation Permits
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3324. Well Operation Permits. (a) No person may operate a well or withdrawn groundwater without an operation permit issued by the chief. (b) Each operation permit shall state the maximum quantity of water which may be withd…
2 CMC § 3325 Right of Inspection
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3325. Right of Inspection. The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is authorized to inspect each well at reasonable hours to ensure proper and effective well construction, repair, maintenance and operation. Source: PL 6…
2 CMC § 3326 Flow Meters and Water Sampling Valves to be Installed, Access to Wells
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3326. Flow Meters and Water Sampling Valves to be Installed, Access to Wells. (a) Before withdrawing water, the drilling permittee shall install (at the permittee’s expense) a water meter capable of measuring both flow rate…
2 CMC § 3327 Abandonment of Well
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3327. Abandonment of Well. In the event a well is abandoned for any reason, the permittee shall immediately notify the chief. Source: PL 6-12, § 11.
2 CMC § 3328 Designation of Groundwater Management Zones
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3328. Designation of Groundwater Management Zones. (a) The chief shall designate selected regions of the Commonwealth as groundwater management zones shall be rated as class I, class II or class III based on available hydro…
2 CMC § 3329 Water Shortage Declaration
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3329. Water Shortage Declaration. (a) The chief, after consultation with Commonwealth Utilities Corporation, may declare a water shortage and impose restrictions on permits to protect the public health, safety and welfare; …
2 CMC § 3331 Penalties
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3331. Penalties. (a) The chief may issue any order to enforce provisions of this chapter. The order may require the person to do any of the following: (1) To cease and desist from the violation; (2) To take mitigating measu…
2 CMC § 3332 Private Right of Action Created
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3332. Private Right of Action Created. A private right of action is created for any person to enforce compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Such action shall be brought by any person on behalf of the Commonwealth.…
2 CMC § 3333 Fees
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3333. Fees. All fees, charges, and civil fines authorized and collected under this chapter shall be paid to the Commonwealth Treasurer, provided that 50% of the fees collected under this chapter shall be deposited into the …
2 CMC § 4301 Designation of Homestead Areas
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4301. Designation of Homestead Areas. Such areas of public lands within the Commonwealth as may be suitable for agricultural or grazing purposes or for the establishment of community sites, and which are not required for gov…
2 CMC § 4302 Establishment of Area; Requirements for Use of Homestead Tracts
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4302. Establishment of Area; Requirements for Use of Homestead Tracts. (a) Subject to N.M.I. Const. art. XI, § 5, the Public Land Corporation shall determine and establish: (1) The maximum area of land allowable for each agr…
2 CMC § 4303 Persons Eligible to Homestead
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4303. Persons Eligible to Homestead. Subject to the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto the following persons or groups of persons may enter upon, occupy and improve a tract or tr…
2 CMC § 4304 Application for Homestead Land: Place; Form; Contents
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4304. Application for Homestead Land: Place; Form; Contents. Application for permits to homestead land shall be made to the Public Land Corporation. The application shall be in the form of an affidavit and shall contain: (a)…
2 CMC § 4305 Application for Homestead Land: Approval
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4305. Applications for Homestead Land: Approval. The Public Land Corporation shall verify the eligibility of the applicant and all essential facts set forth by the applicant and approve or disapprove the application. Source:…
2 CMC § 4306 Issuance of Homestead Permit
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4306. Issuance of Homestead Permit. Upon approval of the application, the Public Land Corporation shall issue a permit to enter upon, use and improve the land in accordance with standards as established under the provisions …
2 CMC § 4307 Conditions of Occupancy
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4307. Conditions of Occupancy. (a) The homesteader shall enter upon and commence the use and improvement of the land in accordance with the requirements established under 2 CMC § 4302(a)(2) within 120 days after the receipt …
2 CMC § 4308 Deeds of Conveyance
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4 : LAND RESOURCES § 4308. Deeds of Conveyance. Deeds of conveyance shall be issued by the Department of Public Lands for homestead land entered under the provisions of this chapter; provided, that no such deed shall be issued until the expirat…
2 CMC § 4309 Transfer of Homestead Permit
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4309. Transfer of Homestead Permit. No rights in or to a homestead permit granted under the provisions of this chapter shall be sold, assigned, leased, transferred or encumbered; except, that in the event of the death of a h…
2 CMC § 4310 Revocation of Homestead Permit
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4310. Revocation of Homestead Permit. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, if, at any time after the issuance of a permit to enter a homestead tract and before the expiration of the period prescribed by …
2 CMC § 43101 Short Title
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 43101. Short Title. This article may be cited as the “Northern Islands Homestead Act of 2008.” Source: PL 16-50 § 4(101) (January 15, 2010), modified. Commission Comment: The Commission changed all occurrences of “this Act” …
2 CMC § 43102 Designation of Agricultural Homestead Area
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 43102. Designation of Agricultural Homestead Area. Such areas of public lands in the Northern Islands as may be suitable for village, and agricultural homesteading purposes, and which are not required for government use or r…
2 CMC § 43103 Establishment of Area; Requirements for Use of Property
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 43103. Establishment of Area; Requirements for Use of Property. (a) Subject to Article XI, § 5 of the Commonwealth Constitution, the Department of Public Lands shall determine and establish: (1) The maximum size of land allo…
2 CMC § 43104 Establishment of the Northern Islands Homesteading Program
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 43104. Establishment of the Northern Islands Homesteading Program. Village and agricultural homesteading programs are hereby established within the Department of Public Lands; the implementation of the program shall be as pr…
2 CMC § 43105 Eligibility to Homestead
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 43105. Eligibility to Homestead. In addition to those requirements set forth in section 4389,* eligibility to enter upon or acquire rights to public land under this article shall also be determined in accordance with 2 CMC §…
2 CMC § 43106 Authorization to Mortgage
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 43106. Authorization to Mortgage. The Department of Public Lands is hereby authorized to mortgage village or agricultural homestead lots on behalf of the homesteaders who are eligible to receive housing loans under Article V…