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Northern Mariana Islands Statutes, Title 3

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Title 3, Human Resources

47 chapters · 686 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 3686 Ch 1, Education Act of 2017146 Ch 4, Child Care Standards Act101 Ch 3, Postsecondary Education Act (Norther…83 Ch 7, Educational Leadership Graduate Program72 Ch 2, Chamorro-Carolinian Language Policy …70 Ch 5, Commonwealth Library53 Ch 6, Scholarship41 Ch 11, Professional Student Exchange Program25 Ch 9, Technical Education Program24 Ch 12, Career and Technical Training Act24 Ch 10, CNMI Scholarship Office13 Ch 8, Selective Service Assistance10 Ch 13, Chamorro and Carolinian Language Edu…3

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3 CMC § 1401 Short Title
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Short Title. This chapter may be cited as the Child Care Standards Act of 1985. Source: PL 4-67, § 1. Commission Comment: PL 4-67 took effect September 10, 1985.
3 CMC § 1402 Purpose
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Purpose. (a) In order to fulfill requirements of Section 401 of U.S. Public Law 98-473, each state must enact its own local laws, develop procedures, and promulgate regulations to: (1) Establish procedures for employment history and background checks of day care center employees,…
3 CMC § 1403 Definitions
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Definitions. As used in this chapter: (a) “Child” means any person who has not reached the age of 18. (b) “Day care” means the provision of care for children with or without charging fee. (c) “Day care center” means part-day or full-day care maintained by any person for the purpo…
3 CMC § 1404 Designation of Department
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Designation of Department. The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs is the responsible Commonwealth agency in the licensing of day care facilities in coordination with other relevant Commonwealth agencies. The department shall develop policies, procedures, and regulations…

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3 CMC § 1405 Powers, Functions, and Duties of the Department

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Powers, Functions, and Duties of the Department. The department shall: (a) Establish rules, regulations, and policies for the licensing and operation of day care centers within the Commonwealth. (b) Grant operation certificates to entities which meet licensing requirements. (c) P…

3 CMC § 1406 Content of Licensing Requirements

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Content of Licensing Requirements. Within 90 days after September 10, 1985, the director shall promulgate regulations that address the following concerns with regard to the issuance of licenses for day care centers: (a) Training, development, supervision and evaluation of staff. …

3 CMC § 1407 Procedures

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Procedures. The Administrative Procedure Act [1 CMC § 9101 et seq.] shall govern the licensing procedures implemented by the department. Source: PL 4-67, § 7. Commission Comment: With respect to the reference to the “department” of Community and Cultural Affairs, see Executive Or…

3 CMC § 1408 Grants

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Grants. The department may accept gifts and grants-in-aid from any source for expenditure by the director without further appropriation. The funds shall be used for any lawful purpose undertaken by the department. An annual accounting of the use of such funds shall be made to the…

3 CMC § 1409 Penalty

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Penalty. (a) Any person who operates a day care center on or after January 7, 1986, shall apply for a license, as required by this chapter, within 90 days from January 7, 1986. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly operate a day care center without a license requir…

3 CMC § 2411 Commonwealth Health Center

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Commonwealth Health Center. The Commonwealth Hospital located on Saipan shall be known as the “Commonwealth Health Center.” Source: DL 5-31, § 1 (1977); repealed and reenacted by PL 16-51 § 4 (January 15, 2010).

3 CMC § 2431 Definitions and Scope

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Definitions and Scope. As used in this Act unless the context provides otherwise: (a) “Caregiver” means an individual providing ongoing care to one who is unable to care for oneself. (b) “Community Respite Services Program” means a program that: (1) is operated by a community-bas…

3 CMC § 2432 Commonwealth Respite Services Program; Established

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Commonwealth Respite Services Program; Established. The DCCA shall establish the Commonwealth Respite Services Program (CRSP) to develop and encourage statewide coordination of respite services and to work with community-based private nonprofit or for-profit agencies, public agen…

3 CMC § 2433 Program; Administration

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Program; Administration. The DCCA, through the Commonwealth Respite Services Program, shall coordinate the establishment of community respite services programs. Source: PL 14-36, § 4; repealed and reenacted by PL 20-43 § 2 (Mar. 2, 2018).

3 CMC § 2434 Services; Requirements

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Services; Requirements. Respite services made available through the Commonwealth Respite Services Program shall: (a) offer access to available respite services that are built on existing community support and services that are responsive to family and caregiver’s needs before fam…

3 CMC § 2435 Rule-making Authority

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Rule-making Authority. The DCCA is hereby authorized to hire personnel and shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for the operation and administration of the Commonwealth Respite Services Program, including: (a) procedures and guidelines for determining priorities, elig…

3 CMC § 2436 Authorized Expenditures of Appropriated Funds

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Authorized Expenditures of Appropriated Funds. The Commonwealth Respite Services Program, under the administering authority of the DCCA, shall use the funds appropriated to the program for the following purposes: (a) the purposes provided in 3 CMC §§ 2432 and 2433. (b) bulk of th…

3 CMC § 2437 Authorization for Appropriation

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Authorization for Appropriation. Funding shall be made available through the annual budget appropriation process. Source: PL 14-36, § 8; repealed and reenacted by PL 20-43 § 2 (Mar. 2, 2018).

3 CMC § 2438 Expenditure and Fiscal Authority

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Expenditure and Fiscal Authority. The DCCA shall be the expenditure authority over funds appropriated for the Commonwealth Respite Services Program. In addition to any other forms of assistance provided under this Act, the DCCA is authorized to set up a voucher and/or stipend pro…

3 CMC § 4911 Foreign National Workers: Definitions

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Foreign National Workers: Definitions. The definitions in 3 CMC § 4511 are hereby incorporated by reference and, in addition, as used in this chapter, the following terms shall, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, have the following meanings: (a) "Approved employment …

3 CMC § 4921 Entry by Foreign National Workers. [Deleted by PL 17-1 § 5(Q)(2)(b)]

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Entry by Foreign National Workers § 5(Q)(2)(b)]. [Deleted by PL 17-1 Source: PL 15-108, § 4(4921), modified; deleted by PL 17-1 § 5(Q)(2)(b) (March 22, 2010).* Commission Comment: The Commission deleted figures that repeated written words pursuant to 1 CMC § 3806(e). *PL 17-1 (en…

3 CMC § 4922 Approved Employment Contract

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Approved Employment Contract. (a) Each foreign national worker in the Commonwealth shall be a party to a currently effective approved employment contract. (b) An employer may apply to the Department for an approved employment contract pursuant to which a specifically identified f…

3 CMC § 4923 Health Certifications

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Health Certifications. (a) The Secretary may require a foreign national worker admitted to the Commonwealth, or a person admitted to the Commonwealth as a member of the immediate family of a foreign national worker, to undergo a physical examination in the Commonwealth performed …

3 CMC § 4924 Approved Security Contract

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Approved Security Contract. (a) Prior to commencement of work by a foreign national worker, an employer shall submit to the Secretary an approved security contract providing financial assurance, in an amount acceptable to the Secretary, for the faithful performance of the obligat…

3 CMC § 4925 Foreign National Worker Status

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Foreign National Worker Status. (a) The Secretary shall cause to be issued an identification card which shall include the foreign national worker's name, LIDS number, such identifying information as the Secretary shall find necessary, and the expiration date of the card. (1) If t…

3 CMC § 4926 Entry By Immediate Family Members of Foreign National Workers

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Immediate Relative of a Foreign National Worker Status. (a) Each immediate relative of a foreign national worker shall be issued an identification card which shall include the sponsoring foreign national worker's name, and the relative's name, LIDS number, such identifying inform…

3 CMC § 4927 Entry by Foreign National Workers in Religious Occupations. [Deleted by PL 17-1 § 5(Q)(2)(h)]

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Entry by Foreign National Workers in Religious Occupations [Deleted by PL 17-1 § 5(Q)(2)(h)]. Source: PL 15-108, § 4(4927), modified; deleted by PL 17-1 § 5(Q)(2)(h) (March 22, 2010).* Commission Comment: The Commission replaced section references with proper code citations and d…

3 CMC § 4931 Standard Conditions of Employment

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Standard Conditions of Employment. (a) Single employer. A foreign national worker may be employed by only one employer pursuant to a single approved employment contract except as provided by regulation. (b) Identification. Upon being issued an identification card, a foreign natio…

3 CMC § 4932 Medical Insurance

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Medical Insurance. (a) After commencement of operation of the LHIRF as provided in subsection (d) of this section, employers of foreign national workers may opt to have an approved health insurance contract providing coverage for each foreign national worker employed. This contra…

3 CMC § 4933 Benefits

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Benefits. Except as otherwise provided by a memorandum or other agreement between the Commonwealth and the foreign country that issued a passport to the foreign national worker, employers may but are not required to provide housing, food, transportation, and other benefits beyond…

3 CMC § 4934 Orientation

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Orientation. (a) Within one week of arrival in the Commonwealth each foreign national worker shall attend an orientation at the Department or other location as designated by the Secretary. The orientation shall cover the rights and obligations of employers, agents of employers, a…

3 CMC § 4935 Contract Renewal

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Contract Renewal. (a) An approved employment contract with a foreign national worker may be renewed. The criteria for approval of renewals shall be provided by regulation. (b) A request for renewal shall be made by submitting to the Secretary a renewal form signed by the employer…

3 CMC § 4936 Transfer By Administrative Order

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Transfer By Administrative Order. A foreign national worker shall not transfer from one employer to another at any time prior to or after contract expiration. A transfer or extension of time to transfer may be granted as a remedy only pursuant to an administrative order issued by…

3 CMC § 4937 Reductions in Force

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Reductions in Force. An employer who employs foreign national workers may reduce the number of current employees based on economic necessity. The employer shall provide notice to the Department at least sixty days prior to the reduction in force. Source: PL 15-108, § 4(4937), mod…

3 CMC § 4938 Avoidance and Early Resolution of Potential Labor Disputes

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Avoidance and Early Resolution of Potential Labor Disputes. (a) Notice to Foreign National Workers. The Secretary shall approve a form of written notice and each employer shall deliver the notice to each foreign national worker upon commencement of employment within the Commonwea…

3 CMC § 4939 Inspection of Worksites

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Inspection of Worksites. (a) Administrative inspections of worksites. In order to enforce the labor laws of the Commonwealth, the Secretary or a designee may inspect any worksite where foreign national workers are employed. (1) No warrant is required for inspection of a worksite,…

3 CMC § 4940 Investigations

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Investigations. The Department or a designee shall conduct investigations as the Department may deem appropriate and necessary to enforce the provisions of this chapter and regulations, and to ensure lawful working conditions, employer-supplied benefits, and the health and safety…

3 CMC § 4941 Complaints and Actions in Labor Matters

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Complaints and Actions in Labor Matters. (a) Individual complaints. Any foreign national worker who is aggrieved by the failure or refusal of his or her employer to comply with an approved employment contract may make a complaint to the Department. Any employer of a foreign natio…

3 CMC § 4942 Jurisdiction of the Administrative Hearing Office

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Jurisdiction of the Administrative Hearing Office. (a) Jurisdiction. The Administrative Hearing Office shall have original jurisdiction to resolve all actions involving alleged violations of the labor and wage laws of the Commonwealth, including but not limited to any violation o…

3 CMC § 4944 Powers of the Hearing Officer

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Powers of the Hearing Officer. A hearing officer shall have general power to issue subpoenas, summon witnesses, require production of books, papers, documents and records, administer oaths, and such other powers as may be necessary to implement this chapter effectively. A hearing…

3 CMC § 4945 Service of Process

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Service of Process. Service of process for any notice of any kind required for any proceeding conducted by the Administrative Hearing Office may be by personal service, by first class mail, postage prepaid, to the foreign national worker at the address supplied with the complaint…

3 CMC § 4946 Conduct of Hearings

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Conduct of Hearings. A hearing shall be commenced as soon as practicable after filing of a complaint and any mediation that may be held in the matter. Adequate notice and opportunity to present relevant evidence shall be given to all parties. Notwithstanding any other provision o…

3 CMC § 4947 Orders and Relief

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Orders and Relief. (a) The hearing officer may, after notice and an opportunity to be heard is provided to the parties, dismiss sua sponte a complaint that the hearing officer finds to be without merit. Dismissal shall be reviewable pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act (1…

3 CMC § 4948 Appeal to the Secretary

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Appeal to the Secretary. (a) Within fifteen days of issuance, any person or party affected by findings, decisions, or orders made pursuant to 3 CMC § 4947 of this chapter may appeal to the Secretary by filing a written notice of appeal, in a form prescribed by regulations, statin…

3 CMC § 4949 Judicial Review

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Judicial Review. (a) Judicial review of a final action of the Secretary is authorized after exhaustion of all administrative remedies and shall be initiated within thirty days of final action. (b) Except as may be contrary to the provisions of this chapter, judicial review shall …

3 CMC § 4950 Preservation of Private Rights of Action

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Preservation of Private Rights of Action. (a) A foreign national worker may bring a direct action in the Commonwealth courts against an employer, or against the issuer of any bond required by the Department of Labor to secure the performance of an employer, with respect to any ob…

3 CMC § 4951 Exit During the Contract Term

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Exit During the Contract Term. A foreign national worker who exits the Commonwealth during the term of an approved employment contract for any purpose other than employment shall inform the Department of the date of exit and date of return. No final administrative order shall be …

3 CMC § 4952 Exit After the Contract Term

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Exit After the Contract Term. A foreign national worker shall exit the Commonwealth within fifteen days after the date of termination of the approved employment contract or renewal, except as provided by 3 CMC § 4956 of this chapter. Source: PL 15-108, § 4(4952), modified. Commis…

3 CMC § 4953 Periodic Exit Required [Deleted]

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Periodic Exit Required [Deleted]. Source: PL 15-108, § 4(4953), § 5(Q)(5)(a)(March 22, 2010).* modified; deleted by PL 17-1 Commission Comment: The Commission replaced section references with proper code sections, deleted figures that repeated written words and changed capitaliza…

3 CMC § 4954 Responsibility for Costs of Repatriation

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Responsibility for Costs of Repatriation. (a) The last employer of record of a foreign national worker shall be responsible for the costs of repatriating that worker except that employment under a temporary work authorization shall not give rise to this obligation. For the purpos…

3 CMC § 4956 Limited Stay and Re-entry for Litigation Purposes

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Limited Stay and Re-entry for Litigation Purposes. (a) A foreign national worker who is required to exit the Commonwealth shall be permitted to remain in the Commonwealth for a period not to exceed thirty days in order to pursue a civil or criminal claims, or to pursue violations…