Title 10, Local Laws

Acting Mayor. Whenever the Mayor of Tinian is to be physically absent from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the presiding officer or chairperson of the Municipal Council shall be Acting Mayor. If the presiding officer or chairperson is also absent, then the vice-…

Municipal Council Acting Chairperson. Whenever the Chairperson of the Municipal Council is to be physically absent from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Vice Chairperson of the Municipal Council shall be the Acting Chairperson of the Municipal Council. If the…

Mayor’s Appointment of Resident Department Heads: Timely Submission to Municipal Council for Confirmation Required. The mayor’s appointment of resident department heads, pursuant to N.M.I. Const. art. VI, § 3, shall be submitted to the municipal council within five days following…

Appointments: Failure to Confirm. If the mayor’s appointment pursuant to 10 CMC § 2321 is not confirmed by the municipal council within 30 days from the date the person was temporarily appointed, the appointment shall automatically terminate and the position shall become vacant a…

Tinian Municipal Treasurer. There is hereby created the office of the Tinian Municipal Treasurer within the office of the Mayor of Tinian and Aguiguan, whose duties shall be established by regulations issued by the mayor, which shall include the duty to collect and receive all mo…

San Jose Village Cemetery. (a) Conveyance of Tinian San Jose Village Cemetery. The Department of Public Lands shall, in accordance with N.M.I. Const. art. XI, § 5(b), transfer to the Municipality of Tinian a freehold interest in the public land on which the Tinian San Jose Villag…

Division of Park Rangers. (a) Establishment. There is hereby established within the Office of the Mayor of Tinian and Aguiguan a Division of Park Rangers. Such division shall be staffed by personnel appointed by the Mayor. The Mayor shall, in consultation with the Municipal Treas…

Tinian Stable Token. This article provides for the issuance, management, and redemption of Tinian Stable Token for the use as a financial tool enabling the office of the Tinian Municipal Treasurer to better meet the responsibilities assigned to the office in 10 CMC § 2331. The fi…

Definitions. For the purposes of his article: (a) “Commonwealth” means the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. (b) “Digital Asset” means a representation of economic, proprietary or access rights that is stored in a computer readable format. (c) “Mayor” means the Mayor …

Tinian Stable Token Account. (a) The Treasurer shall establish a local special account, to be called the Tinian Stable Token Reserve Account (TSTRA). This account shall be used for the issuance and redemption of Tinian Stable Token. Facility for the issuance and redemption of Tin…

Composition of the Tinian Stable Token Reserve Account. (a) The following shall be deposited in the Tinian Stable Token Reserve Account (TSTRA), for use in maintaining adequate reserves to satisfy any obligations to holders of issued and circulating Tinian Stable Token: (1) All m…

Tinian Stable Token Reserve Requirements. A Tinian Stable Token is a Virtual Currency representative of and redeemable for one (1) United States dollar held in trust by the Treasurer. Tinian Stable Tokens shall only be issued in exchange for United States dollars. Tinian Stable T…

Tinian Stable Token Reserve Requirements. (a) The total US dollar value of the Tinian Stable Token Reserve Account (TSTRA) shall, at all times, be greater than or equal to the number of Tinian Stable Token (TST) in circulation. (b) No new TST shall be issued into circulation if s…

Short Title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Saipan Curfew Hours for Minors Act of 1992. Source: Saipan LL 8-3, § 1. Commission Comment: Saipan LL 8-3 took effect October 2, 1992. According to Saipan LL 8-3, § 2: Section 2. Findings and Purpose. The Legislatur…

Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter: (a) “Loiter” means to idle, loaf, stand idly by, or to walk, play, drive, or ride about aimlessly. (b) “Minor” means any person under the age of 18 years. (c) “Permitting” or “permit” means to allow to be done either by consent, or b…

Hours Designated. It shall be unlawful for any minor to loiter in or about any public streets, highways, roads, alleys, parks, public buildings, places of amusement and entertainment, restaurants, cafes and other eateries, or vacant lots and places within the island of Saipan dur…

Accompaniment by Adult. The provisions of 10 CMC § 3313 shall not apply to any minor who is accompanied by his parent, guardian, or other adult person having lawful custody of such minor. Source: Saipan LL 8-3, § 5.

Attendance at Supervised Activities. The provisions of 10 CMC § 3313 shall not apply to public theaters and places where supervised entertainment or instruction for minors is conducted. However, this exception shall apply only to minors who are in attendance at such theaters or p…

Direct Routing Between Home and Certain Activities. The provisions of 10 CMC § 3313 shall not apply to any minor who is in the direct route of going to or returning from the places mentioned in 10 CMC § 3315 and his or her home or other place of abode. However, in the event such …

Employment. The provisions of 10 CMC § 3313 shall not apply to any minor who is lawfully employed during the hours specified, or is in the direct route of going to or returning from his place of employment as provided in 10 CMC § 3316. Source: Saipan LL 8-3, § 8.

Assisting or Permitting Violation of Curfew Prohibited. Any person other than a minor who assists, aids, abets, permits, or encourages any minor to violate any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. Source: Saipan LL 8-3, § 9.

Penalties. (a) Any person not covered by subsections (b) and (c) of this section violating the terms of this chapter may be imprisoned for a period not to exceed 30 days, and up to 250 hours of community service. (b) Any minor violating the provisions of this chapter may be given…

Short Title. This chapter may be known and cited as the Rota Gaming Act of 1999. Source: Rota LL 7-2, § 2; repealed and reenacted by Rota LL 11-3, § 1 (1401). Commission Comment: Rota LL 7-2 took effect May 7, 1991. According to Rota LL 7-2, § 11, “[a]ny municipal ordinance incon…

Definitions. In this chapter, unless contrary intention appears: (a) “Balentia” means cockfighting where knives or other sharp instruments are not used. (b) “Amara” means cockfight where knives or other sharp instruments are used. (c) “Bingo” means a lottery game of chance, playe…

Rota Gaming Board Formed; Term; Compensation; Removal; Qualifications. (a) There is hereby established for the First Senatorial District (Rota) a Rota Gaming Board, hereinafter referred to as the “board.” The board shall consist of five members appointed by the Mayor of Rota with…

Powers and Duties of the Board. The board shall have all power reasonably necessary and incidental to allow for the implementation of the purposes of this chapter, including but not limited to the following: (a) To promulgate rules and regulations pertaining to the organization o…

Number of Licenses. Subject to the provisions of this chapter for the longer term prescribed for the initial cockfighting franchise license, there shall be no more than one annual license issued for cockfight, bingo, and batu. The cockfighting license allows the holder to engage …

No Assignment — Not For Profit — Temporary Activities. Franchise licensees may not sell, transfer, or assign their license rights. Provided, however, that franchise licensees may, in their discretion, but with the endorsement and prior written approval of the board, assign their …

Exclusive Franchise License — Indemnity of Government. (a) Cockfighting — Construction of Cockpit — Lease Back. The board shall issue a cockfighting franchise license to the highest, responsible bidder. (1) Due to the financial burden of erecting a cockpit facility, the exclusive…

Board Exclusive Licensing Authority. The Rota Gaming Board shall be the only entity authorized to issue licenses for the operation of a cockpit, bingo, and batu. Source: Rota LL 7-2, § 2; repealed and reenacted by Rota LL 11-3, § 1 (1408), modified.

Repeal — Rota Municipal Code. All provisions of the Rota Municipal Code pertaining to the licensing of cockfighting, bingo, or batu (batto), including but not limited to those found in Section 6.10 and Section 6.11 of the Rota Municipal Code, are hereby expressly repealed and sup…

Notice of Bid. Notice of invitation to bid for the award of a license for operation of a cockpit, bingo and batu games shall be posted in at least six public places on Rota and published or announced in at least three of the local news media accessible to Rota. Publication or ann…

Bid Procedure: Minimum Bid: Time of Payment: Local Preference. (a) Bids must be submitted within at least 15 days prior to the expiration of an existing license. Each bid shall be sealed and accompanied by a deposit of 20 percent of the total amount of the bid. The deposit shall …

Revocation of License. Upon a hearing provided by the board, the board, by majority vote, may revoke a license awarded under this chapter, if it finds that the licensee has violated any of the provisions of this chapter, any regulation promulgated by the board, or if the licensee…

Hours of Operation. Consistent with the Commonwealth law and municipal ordinance, the licensee may set the hours and days of operation for gaming licensed under this chapter.

Fees and Other Deductions. Licensee is authorized to charge an admission fee of not more than ten dollars per person per day. The licensee is also authorized to deduct ten percent from all winning paid to winning betters in accordance with the regulations promulgated by the board…

Drinks and Food Concession. Providing that the licensee is in full compliance with all Commonwealth-wide laws and regulations controlling the possession and sale of food and alcoholic beverages, the licensee is authorized to sell food and alcoholic beverages on the premises where…

Employees. The licensees may hire employees at their own expense for the operation of cockpits, bingo and batu games and activities related to those operations. Source: Rota LL 11-3, § 1 (1416), modified.

Admission Tax. Pursuant to 1 CMC § 1402(c)(3), the Municipality of Rota shall levy an admission tax of 30% on any admission fee collected by the licensee. Source: Rota LL 11-3, § 1 (1417), modified.

Gross Revenue Surtax. Pursuant to 1 CMC § 1402(c)(1), the Municipality of Rota shall levy a gross revenue surtax of one percent on all gross revenue derived from gaming and derived from the sale of food and beverages associated with licensed gaming activities. Source: Rota LL 11-…

Funds Collected — Appropriation and Expenditure. Except for the fees and revenues generated for the licensee pursuant to 1 CMC § 1414 and 1 CMC § 1415 of this chapter, all other fees and taxes collected under this chapter shall, pursuant to 1 CMC § 1408, be deposited in the Gener…

Violations and Penalties. (a) Violations. (1) No person, firm, corporation, partnership, business association or to other entity shall operate a cockpit or operate a cockfight, bingo or batu game at a time and place where a fee is charged for admission or betting takes place unle…

Private Right of Action to Enforce Franchise. To protect its franchise granted by this chapter, there is hereby created a private right of action on behalf of all licensees. Pursuant to the rules of civil procedure for the Commonwealth courts, a licensee may bring any and all typ…

Short Title. This chapter may be known and cited as the Tinian Cockfighting Act of 1988. Source: Tinian LL 6-2, § 2. Commission Comment: Tinian LL 6-2 took effect September 2, 1988. According to LL 6-2, § 11, “[a]ny Municipal ordinance inconsistent with the provisions of this Act…

Cockfighting Board Formed; Term; Compensation; Removal Qualifications. (a) There is established for the Second Senatorial District a Cockfighting Board (“Board”). The board shall be composed of three members appointed by the Mayor of Tinian and Aguiguan with the advice and consen…

Duties of Board; Rules and Regulations; Disputes; Cockfighting Referee. The board shall have all powers reasonably necessary and incidental to the fulfillment of its purposes and duties, including but not limited to the following: (a) To render assistance to organizations and ind…