Title 1 — Government
110 chapters · 1,290 sections in this title.
1 CMC § 2351 Department of Community and Cultural Affairs
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 2: EXECUTIVE BRANCH § 2351. Department of Community and Cultural Affairs. There is in the Commonwealth government a Department of Community and Cultural Affairs to be headed by a Director of Community and Cultural Affairs. Source: PL 1-8, tit. 1, ch. …
1 CMC § 2352 Department of Community and Cultural Affairs: Director: Appointment
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 2: EXECUTIVE BRANCH § 2352. Department of Community and Cultural Affairs: Director: Appointment. The Director of Community and Cultural Affairs shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Source: PL 1-8, tit. 1, ch. 7…
1 CMC § 2353 Department of Community and Cultural Affairs: Duties
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 2: EXECUTIVE BRANCH § 2353. Department of Community and Cultural Affairs: Duties. The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs has broad responsibility over the following: (a) Commonwealth functions in the area of social services funded in whole o…
1 CMC § 2354 Department of Community and Cultural Affairs: Rules and Regulations
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 2: EXECUTIVE BRANCH § 2354. Department of Community and Cultural Affairs: Rules and Regulations. The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs shall adopt rules and regulations regarding activities over which the department has jurisdiction. Source…
1 CMC § 2355 Department of Community and Cultural Affairs: Staff
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 2: EXECUTIVE BRANCH § 2355. Department of Community and Cultural Affairs: Staff. The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs may employ staff as required to assist it in performing its duties, subject to budgetary appropriation. Source: PL 1-8, t…
1 CMC § 2371 Division of Youth Services
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 2: EXECUTIVE BRANCH § 2371. Division of Youth Services. There is in the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs a Division of Youth Services to be headed by an administrator. Source: PL 2-19, § 2, modified. Commission Comment: PL 2-19 took effect…
1 CMC § 2372 Division of Youth Services: Purpose
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 2: EXECUTIVE BRANCH § 2372. Division of Youth Services: Purpose. The purpose of the Division of Youth Services is to plan, coordinate, develop, and implement programs and services designed to provide developmental and rehabilitative services to youth.…
1 CMC § 2373 Division of Youth Services: Definitions
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 2: EXECUTIVE BRANCH § 2373. Division of Youth Services: Definitions. (a) “Administrator” means the administrator of the Division of Youth Services. (b) “Delinquent child” means a juvenile who violates any law, ordinance, or regulation of the Commonwea…
1 CMC § 2374 Division of Youth Services: Duties and Responsibilities
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 2: EXECUTIVE BRANCH § 2374. Division of Youth Services: Duties and Responsibilities. The division shall: (a) Provide services and programs to the youth of the Commonwealth, including but not limited to recreational services, individual and group couns…
1 CMC § 2375 Division of Youth Services: Staff
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 2: EXECUTIVE BRANCH § 2375. Division of Youth Services: Staff. Subject to budgetary appropriation, the Division of Youth Services may employ staff to assist it in performing its duties. Such staff shall be members of the civil service. Source: PL 3-67…
1 CMC § 2376 Division of Youth Services: Grants
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 2: EXECUTIVE BRANCH § 2376. Division of Youth Services: Grants. The division is hereby authorized to accept gifts, grants, or grants-in-aid from any source. Any funds received through gifts, grants, or grants-in-aid and their source, nature and value …
1 CMC § 2377 Separation of Juveniles from Adults
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 2: EXECUTIVE BRANCH § 2377. Separation of Juveniles from Adults. Juveniles assigned to secure care shall be kept apart from adult offenders by at least sight and sound. Source: PL 3-67, § 3 (§ 9).
1 CMC § 2378 Access to Information
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 2: EXECUTIVE BRANCH § 2378. Access to Information. The division staff shall have access to all official records of the courts, schools, hospital and other public and private agencies, which concern youth who have been referred to the division and for …
1 CMC § 2379 Designation of Division; Confidential Records; Regulatory Authority
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 2: EXECUTIVE BRANCH § 2379. Designation of Division; Confidential Records; Regulatory Authority. The division shall carry out Commonwealth efforts to strengthen and improve the prevention, identification, and treatment of child abuse, neglect, and sex…
1 CMC § 2380 Annual Report
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 2: EXECUTIVE BRANCH § 2380. Annual Report. The division shall prepare and transmit to the Governor and the legislature an annual report on child abuse, neglect, and sexual molestation. The annual report shall describe the specific measures adopted to …
1 CMC § 2381 Historic Preservation Office
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 2: EXECUTIVE BRANCH § 2381. Historic Preservation Office. (a) There is in the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs a Historic Preservation Office, to be headed by a Historic Preservation Officer. The Historic Preservation Officer shall be with…
1 CMC § 2382 Historic Preservation Office: Duties
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 2: EXECUTIVE BRANCH § 2382. Historic Preservation Office: Duties. The Historic Preservation Office shall have the duty: (a) To implement the intent of this article and carry out the responsibilities and adhere to standards set forth for state historic…
1 CMC § 2391 Division of Veterans’ Affairs: Established. [Repealed by PL 13-34.]
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 2: EXECUTIVE BRANCH § 2391. Division of Veterans’ Affairs: Established. [Repealed by PL 1334.] Source: PL 9-16, § 2 (§ 2391), modified; repealed by PL 13-34, § 7. Commission Comment: PL 9-16 took effect January 5, 1995. According to PL 9-16, § 1: Sect…
1 CMC § 2392 [Reserved.] [Repealed by PL 13-34.]
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 2: EXECUTIVE BRANCH § 2392. [Reserved.] [Repealed by PL 13-34.] Source: PL 9-16, § 2 (§ 2392); repealed by PL 13-34, § 7.
1 CMC § 2393 Assistance to Returning Veterans. [Repealed by PL 13-34.]
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 2: EXECUTIVE BRANCH § 2393. Assistance to Returning Veterans. [Repealed by PL 13-34.] Source: PL 9-16, § 2 (§ 2393), modified; repealed by PL 13-34, § 7.
1 CMC § 2394 Discrimination Against Veterans Prohibited. [Repealed by PL 13-34.]
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 2: EXECUTIVE BRANCH § 2394. Discrimination Against Veterans Prohibited. [Repealed by PL 1334.] Source: PL 9-16, § 2 (§ 2394); repealed by PL 13-34, § 7.
1 CMC § 3701 Commonwealth Recorder’s Office
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 3: JUDICIAL BRANCH § 3701. Commonwealth Recorder’s Office. (a) There is established within the CNMI Judiciary a Commonwealth Recorder’s Office. The Commonwealth Recorder under the general supervision of the Chief Justice, shall oversee the duties and …
1 CMC § 3702 Commonwealth Recorder’s Office: Duties
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 3: JUDICIAL BRANCH § 3702. Indexes: Title or Possession of Land; Content Summary; Marriage Records. (a) The Commonwealth Recorder’s Office shall maintain indexes for land transfers, mortgages, leases, judgments, and decrees affecting real property int…
1 CMC § 3703 Commonwealth Recorder’s Office: Recording of Documents
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 3: JUDICIAL BRANCH § 3703. Recordation of Documents; Fees. Upon payment of any applicable costs and service fees, any person may record documents with the Commonwealth Recorder’s Office. The Commonwealth Recorder’s Office shall provide public access t…
1 CMC § 3704 Acknowledgment as Condition for Recording
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 3: JUDICIAL BRANCH § 3704. Acknowledgment as Condition for Recording. All documents that must be recorded, including transfers, leases exceeding one year, and encumbrances affecting real property, must be acknowledged before a notary public or other o…
1 CMC § 3705 Effect of Failure to Record
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 3: JUDICIAL BRANCH § 3705. Effect of Failure to Record. No transfer of or encumbrance upon title to real estate or any interest therein, other than a lease for a term not exceeding one year, shall be valid: (a) Against any subsequent purchaser or mort…
1 CMC § 3706 Land Commission Transfer of Documents to Recorder’s Office
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 3: JUDICIAL BRANCH § 3706. Land Commission Transfer of Documents to Recorder’s Office. The Land Commission shall promptly record all certificates of title at the Commonwealth Recorder’s Office. Source: PL 3-64, § 2; amended by PL 10-33, § 2; repealed …
1 CMC § 3707 Endorsement of Document: Delivery
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 3: JUDICIAL BRANCH § 3707. Endorsement of Document: Delivery. [Repealed.] Source: PL 3-64, § 3; repealed by PL 21-39, § 3 (Jan. 19, 2021). 327
1 CMC § 3708 Manner of Recording
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 3: JUDICIAL BRANCH § 3708. Manner of Recording. [Repealed.] Source: PL 3-64, § 4; repealed by PL 21-39, § 3 (Jan. 19, 2021). 327
1 CMC § 3709 File for Record: Quality of Instrument
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 3: JUDICIAL BRANCH § 3709. File for Record: Quality of Instrument. [Repealed.] Source: PL 3-64, § 5; amended by PL 6-25, § 6; repealed by PL 21-39, § 3 (Jan. 19, 2021). 327
1 CMC § 3710 Indexing and Recording Old Documents or Books
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 3: JUDICIAL BRANCH § 3710. Indexing and Recording Old Documents or Books. [Repealed.] Source: PL 3-64, § 6; repealed by PL 21-39, § 3 (Jan. 19, 2021). 327
1 CMC § 3711 Effect of Failure to Record
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 3: JUDICIAL BRANCH § 3711. Effect of Failure to Record. [Repealed.] Source: 57 TTC § 11201; repealed by PL 21-39, § 3 (Jan. 19, 2021).
1 CMC § 3712 Acknowledgments as Condition for Recording
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 3: JUDICIAL BRANCH § 3712. Acknowledgments as Condition for Recording. [Repealed.] Source: PL 4-9, § 1; repealed by PL 21-39, § 3 (Jan. 19, 2021). Commission Comment: PL 4-9 took effect February 22, 1984.
1 CMC § 6701 Counterfeit Ballots
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 6: ELECTIONS § 6701. Counterfeit Ballots. Any person who knowingly, willfully and unlawfully prints, copies, imitates, or distributes or causes to be printed, copied, imitated, or distributed any unofficial ballot or any document that is so substantia…
1 CMC § 6702 Unlawful Threats to Candidate or Family
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 6: ELECTIONS § 6702. Unlawful Threats to Candidate or Family. Any person who directly or indirectly threatens or intimidates any candidate or his immediate family by physical means, bribery, extortion, or any other means so as to attempt or cause the …
1 CMC § 6703 Unlawful Threats to Election Personnel
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 6: ELECTIONS § 6703. Unlawful Threats to Election Personnel. Any person who directly or indirectly threatens or intimidates the Commission, its designees, its representatives or its election workers so as to attempt or cause those persons not to perfo…
1 CMC § 6704 Unlawful Registration
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 6: ELECTIONS § 6704. Unlawful Registration. A person who signs an affidavit of registration knowing that he does not qualify to vote or who knowingly registers with intent to vote more than once or who registers in an election district in which he doe…
1 CMC § 6705 Unlawful Campaign Activities
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 6: ELECTIONS § 6705. Unlawful Campaign Activities. (a) No person may use the name of the government department or agency to campaign for or express support for a candidate running for public office; nor shall the buying or selling of fundraising mater…
1 CMC § 6706 Unlawful Sale or Purchase of Alcohol on Election Day
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 6: ELECTIONS § 6706. Unlawful Sale or Purchase of Alcohol on Election Day. (a) No person may sell, purchase or dispense any alcoholic beverages or liquor while the polls are open on the day of an election. Any person who knowingly and willfully violat…
1 CMC § 7701 Criminal Offenses
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 7: PLANNING, BUDGETING AND AUDITING § 7701. Criminal Offenses. (a) No officer or employee of the Commonwealth shall willfully and knowingly make or authorize any expenditure from or create or authorize any obligation or allotment under any appropriati…
1 CMC § 7702 Penalties for Violations
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 7: PLANNING, BUDGETING AND AUDITING § 7702. Penalties for Violations. Every person who willfully and knowingly violates any provision of 1 CMC § 7701 is guilty of a crime, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not more than $2,000 or imprisoned n…
1 CMC § 7703 Appointment of Special Prosecutor
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 7: PLANNING, BUDGETING AND AUDITING § 7703. Appointment of Special Prosecutor. If the office of the Attorney General receives reports of an alleged violation of 1 CMC § 7701 by either the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, the Attorney General, or an empl…
1 CMC § 7704 Regulations
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 7: PLANNING, BUDGETING AND AUDITING § 7704. Regulations. An officer or employee of the Commonwealth having administrative control of any appropriation or allocation of resources, subject to the approval of the office of the Special Assistant for Plann…
1 CMC § 7705 Public Purpose Requirement
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 7: PLANNING, BUDGETING AND AUDITING § 7705. Public Purpose Requirement. A public official authorized under 1 CMC § 7401 to expend, obligate, encumber, or otherwise commit public funds or properties shall take all steps reasonable under the circumstanc…
1 CMC § 7706 Administrative Penalties
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 7: PLANNING, BUDGETING AND AUDITING § 7706. Administrative Penalties. In addition to any penalty or liability under other law, any officer or employee of the Commonwealth who shall violate the provisions of this section or part shall be subject to app…
1 CMC § 7707 Duty to Report Violations of this Part
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 7: PLANNING, BUDGETING AND AUDITING § 7707. Duty to Report Violations of this Part. In the case of a violation of this section or part by an officer or employee of the Commonwealth, the head of the branch or department concerned shall immediately repo…
1 CMC § 7708 Expiration of Appropriations
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 7: PLANNING, BUDGETING AND AUDITING § 7708. Expiration of Appropriations. (a) Except as provided in this section and in 1 CMC §§ 7204(d), 7301(c) and 7302, no funds appropriated pursuant to annual appropriation acts, or by special appropriations acts …
1 CMC § 7709 Construction of Appropriation Acts
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 7: PLANNING, BUDGETING AND AUDITING § 7709. Construction of Appropriation Acts. No public law shall be construed to make an appropriation out of the Commonwealth General Fund, Treasury, or to authorize the execution of a contract involving the payment…
1 CMC § 7710 Audit
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 7: PLANNING, BUDGETING AND AUDITING § 7710. Audit. (a) An audit or audits may be conducted by the federal comptroller, the Public Auditor, or by independent auditors upon the concurrence of the Public Auditor. The audit may be done in the area of fisc…
1 CMC § 7711 Metered Services
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TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 7: PLANNING, BUDGETING AND AUDITING § 7711. Metered Services. (a) In making payments for commodities or services, the quantity of which is determined by metered readings, such as gas, electricity, water, and the like, and for telephone services, where…