Title 10 — Local Laws
43 chapters · 574 sections in this title.
10 CMC § 1308 Administrative Support
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 1: FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT (ROTA) § 1308. Administrative Support. The mayor’s office of Rota, the resident director of Public Works, and the resident director of Public Safety shall provide administrative staff and assistance for implementation of …
10 CMC § 1321 Load on Vehicle to be Covered Securely
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 1: FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT (ROTA) § 1321. Load on Vehicle to be Covered Securely. (a) No vehicle or equipment shall be driven or moved on any public road unless such vehicle or equipment is so constructed or loaded to prevent its contents from drop…
10 CMC § 1322 Enforcement
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 1: FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT (ROTA) § 1322. Enforcement. Enforcement of this article shall be the responsibility of the Department of Public Safety in the First Senatorial District. Source: Rota LL 11-2, § 3.
10 CMC § 1323 Penalty
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 1: FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT (ROTA) § 1323. Penalty. Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500 for every violation. Source: Rot…
10 CMC § 2311 Short Title
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 2: SECOND SENATORIAL DISTRICT (TINIAN, ETC.) § 2311. Short Title. This article shall be known and be cited as the “Tinian Acting Mayor and Municipal Council Acting Chairperson Act of 2007.” Source: Tinian LL 8-1, § 1; repealed and reenacted by Tinian…
10 CMC § 2312 Acting Mayor
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 2: SECOND SENATORIAL DISTRICT (TINIAN, ETC.) § 2312. 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 A…
10 CMC § 2313 Municipal Council Acting Chairperson
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 2: SECOND SENATORIAL DISTRICT (TINIAN, ETC.) § 2313. 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…
10 CMC § 2321 Mayor's Appointment of Resident Department Heads: Timely Submission to Municipal Council for Confirmation Required
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 2: SECOND SENATORIAL DISTRICT (TINIAN, ETC.) § 2321. 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. a…
10 CMC § 2322 Appointments: Failure to Confirm
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 2: SECOND SENATORIAL DISTRICT (TINIAN, ETC.) § 2322. 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, t…
10 CMC § 2331 Tinian Municipal Treasurer
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 2: SECOND SENATORIAL DISTRICT (TINIAN, ETC.) § 2331. 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 regulati…
10 CMC § 2341 San Jose Village Cemetery
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 2: SECOND SENATORIAL DISTRICT (TINIAN, ETC.) § 2341. 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 o…
10 CMC § 2342 Division of Park Rangers
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 2: SECOND SENATORIAL DISTRICT (TINIAN, ETC.) § 2342. 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 personne…
10 CMC § 2351 Tinian Stable Token
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§ 2351 TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 2: SECOND SENATORIAL DISTRICT (TINIAN, ETC.) § 2351. 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 Tre…
10 CMC § 2352 Definitions
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS § 2352 DIVISION 2: SECOND SENATORIAL DISTRICT (TINIAN, ETC.) § 2352. 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 o…
10 CMC § 2353 Tinian Stable Token Account
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 2: SECOND SENATORIAL DISTRICT (TINIAN, ETC.) § 2353. 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…
10 CMC § 2354 Composition of the Tinian Stable Token Reserve Account
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§ 2354 TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 2: SECOND SENATORIAL DISTRICT (TINIAN, ETC.) § 2354. 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 s…
10 CMC § 2355 Tinian Stable Token Value and Limitations
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 2: SECOND SENATORIAL DISTRICT (TINIAN, ETC.) § 2355. 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…
10 CMC § 2356 Tinian Stable Token Reserve Requirements
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§ 2356 TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 2: SECOND SENATORIAL DISTRICT (TINIAN, ETC.) § 2356. 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 Tini…
10 CMC § 3311 Short Title
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 3: THIRD SENATORIAL DISTRICT (SAIPAN, ETC.) § 3311. 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…
10 CMC § 3312 Definitions
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 3: THIRD SENATORIAL DISTRICT (SAIPAN, ETC.) § 3312. 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 yea…
10 CMC § 3313 Hours Designated
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 3: THIRD SENATORIAL DISTRICT (SAIPAN, ETC.) § 3313. 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, c…
10 CMC § 3314 Accompaniment by Adult
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 3: THIRD SENATORIAL DISTRICT (SAIPAN, ETC.) § 3314. 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: Sa…
10 CMC § 3315 Attendance at Supervised Activities
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 3: THIRD SENATORIAL DISTRICT (SAIPAN, ETC.) § 3315. 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, thi…
10 CMC § 3316 Direct Routing Between Home and Certain Activities
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 3: THIRD SENATORIAL DISTRICT (SAIPAN, ETC.) § 3316. 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 C…
10 CMC § 3317 Employment
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 3: THIRD SENATORIAL DISTRICT (SAIPAN, ETC.) § 3317. 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 emp…
10 CMC § 3318 Assisting or Permitting Violation of Curfew Prohibited
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 3: THIRD SENATORIAL DISTRICT (SAIPAN, ETC.) § 3318. 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 g…
10 CMC § 3319 Penalties
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 3: THIRD SENATORIAL DISTRICT (SAIPAN, ETC.) § 3319. 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 comm…
10 CMC § 1401 Short Title
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 1: FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT (ROTA) § 1401. 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…
10 CMC § 1402 Definitions
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 1: FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT (ROTA) § 1402. 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 sha…
10 CMC § 1403 Rota Gaming Board Formed; Term; Compensation; Removal; Qualifications
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 1: FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT (ROTA) § 1403. 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.” T…
10 CMC § 1404 Powers and Duties of the Board
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 1: FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT (ROTA) § 1404. 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…
10 CMC § 1405 Number of Licenses
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 1: FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT (ROTA) § 1405. 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 cockfig…
10 CMC § 1406 No Assignment — Not For Profit — Temporary Activities
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 1: FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT (ROTA) § 1406. 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 w…
10 CMC § 1407 Exclusive Franchise License — Indemnity of Government
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 1: FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT (ROTA) § 1407. 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)…
10 CMC § 1408 Board Exclusive Licensing Authority
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 1: FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT (ROTA) § 1408. 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 reena…
10 CMC § 1409 Repeal — Rota Municipal Code
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 1: FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT (ROTA) § 1409. 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 Sect…
10 CMC § 1410 Notice of Bid
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 1: FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT (ROTA) § 1410. 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 …
10 CMC § 1411 Bid Procedure: Minimum Bid: Time of Payment: Local Preference
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 1: FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT (ROTA) § 1411. 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 …
10 CMC § 1412 Revocation of License
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 1: FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT (ROTA) § 1412. 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…
10 CMC § 1413 Hours of Operation
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 1: FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT (ROTA) § 1413. 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.
10 CMC § 1414 Fees and Other Deductions
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 1: FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT (ROTA) § 1414. 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 w…
10 CMC § 1415 Drinks and Food Concession
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 1: FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT (ROTA) § 1415. 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 license…
10 CMC § 1416 Employees
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 1: FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT (ROTA) § 1416. 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.
10 CMC § 1417 Admission Tax
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 1: FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT (ROTA) § 1417. 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.
10 CMC § 1418 Gross Revenue Surtax
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 1: FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT (ROTA) § 1418. 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…
10 CMC § 1419 Funds Collected — Appropriation and Expenditure
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 1: FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT (ROTA) § 1419. 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 und…
10 CMC § 1420 Violations and Penalties
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 1: FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT (ROTA) § 1420. 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 …
10 CMC § 1421 Private Right of Action to Enforce Franchise
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 1: FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT (ROTA) § 1421. 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 p…
10 CMC § 2411 Short Title
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 2: SECOND SENATORIAL DISTRICT (TINIAN, ETC.) § 2411. 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…
10 CMC § 2412 Cockfighting Board Formed; Term; Compensation; Removal; Qualifications
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TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 2: SECOND SENATORIAL DISTRICT (TINIAN, ETC.) § 2412. 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 thr…