Title 3 — Human Resources
47 chapters · 719 sections in this title.
3 CMC § 2186 Emergency Powers
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 2: HEALTH § 2186. Emergency Powers. During a state of public health emergency, the governor may: (a) Suspend the provisions of any administrative regulation prescribing procedures for conducting Commonwealth business or the other order, rules, an…
3 CMC § 2187 Coordination
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 2: HEALTH § 2187. Coordination. The Secretary of Public Health shall coordinate all matters pertaining to the public health emergency response of the CNMI. The Secretary of Public Health shall have primary jurisdiction, responsibility, and author…
3 CMC § 2188 Identification
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 2: HEALTH § 2188. Identification. After the declaration of a state of public health emergency, special identification for all public health personnel working during the emergency shall be issued as soon as possible. The identification shall indic…
3 CMC § 2189 Enforcement
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 2: HEALTH § 2189. Enforcement. During a state of public health emergency, the Secretary of Public Health may request assistance in enforcing orders pursuant to this Act from the public safety authority. The DPS Commissioner may request assistance…
3 CMC § 2190 Termination of Declaration
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 2: HEALTH § 2190. Termination of Declaration. (a) Executive order. The governor shall terminate the declaration of a state of public health emergency by executive order upon finding that the occurrence of an illness or health condition that cause…
3 CMC § 2191 Access To and Control of Facilities and Property
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 2: HEALTH § 2191. Access To and Control of Facilities and Property. The Secretary of Public Health in consultation with the Department of Public Safety, Department of Public Works and the Emergency Management Office, may exercise, for such period…
3 CMC § 2192 Public Health Emergency Planning Commission
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 2: HEALTH § 2192. Public Health Emergency Planning Commission. The governor shall appoint a Public Health Emergency Planning Commission (“the Commission”), consisting of the department heads, or designees, of agencies the governor deems relevant …
3 CMC § 2193 Public Health Emergency Plan
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 2: HEALTH § 2193. Public Health Emergency Plan. (a) Content. The Commission shall, within six months of its appointment, deliver to the Governor a plan for responding to a public health emergency, that includes provision or guidelines on the foll…
3 CMC § 2194 Dissemination of Information
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 2: HEALTH § 2194. Dissemination of Information. The Secretary of Public Health authority shall inform the people of the CNMI when a state of public health emergency has been declared or terminated, how to protect themselves during a state of publ…
3 CMC § 2195 Rules and Regulations
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 2: HEALTH § 2195. Rules and Regulations. The Secretary of Public Health and other affected agencies are authorized to promulgate and implement such rules and regulations as are reasonable and necessary to implement and effectuate the provisions o…
3 CMC § 2197 Inhalant Abuse Program; Educational Resources
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 2: HEALTH § 2197. Inhalant Abuse Program; Educational Resources. (a) The Secretary of Public Health shall develop education resources focusing on the problem of inhalant abuse by minors. The secretary shall ensure that special emphasis is placed …
3 CMC § 2198 [Reserved.]
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 2: HEALTH § 2198. [Reserved.]
3 CMC § 2199 Medical Referral Patient Family Escort
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 2: HEALTH § 2199. Medical Referral Patient Family Escort. (a) Except as provided in this section, each patient that is approved for a medical referral outside the Commonwealth in accordance with any law or regulation establishing or providing for…
3 CMC § 3001 Short Title
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 3: SOCIAL SECURITY ACT § 3001. Short Title. This division may be cited as the Northern Mariana Islands Social Security Act. Source: DL 5-12, § 1. Commission Comment: DL 5-12 took effect April 13, 1977. Prior to April 1, 1976, the Trust Territory …
3 CMC § 3002 Declaration of Policy
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 3: SOCIAL SECURITY ACT § 3002. Declaration of Policy. The purposes of this division are: (1) To effect economy and efficiency in the fields of government and business by providing a means whereby employees may be ensured a measure of security in …
3 CMC § 3003 Definitions
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 3: SOCIAL SECURITY ACT § 3003. Definitions. In this division, unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions shall apply: (a) “Employee” means: (1) Any officer of a corporation; or (2) Any individual who, under the usual common …
3 CMC § 3004 Exemption of Benefits, Contributions, and Funds From Legal Process; Nonassignability of Benefits
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 3: SOCIAL SECURITY ACT § 3004. Exemption of Benefits, Contributions, and Funds From Legal Process; Nonassignability of Benefits. The benefits, the contributions, and the assets of the Northern Mariana Islands Social Security Retirement Fund shall…
3 CMC § 3005 Penalties for Violation
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 3: SOCIAL SECURITY ACT § 3005. Penalties for Violation. Any person who knowingly makes any false statement or who falsifies any report to or record of the Commonwealth Social Security Retirement System in an attempt to defraud the system shall be…
3 CMC § 3006 Appropriation of Costs of Administration
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 3: SOCIAL SECURITY ACT § 3006. Appropriation of Costs of Administration. No later than July 1 preceding each regular session of the Commonwealth Legislature, the Social Security Administrator after consultation with the United States Commissioner…
3 CMC § 3101 Social Security Administrator: Compensation
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 3: SOCIAL SECURITY ACT § 3101. Social Security Administrator: Compensation. The Social Security insurance program authorized by this division shall be administered by the U.S. Commissioner of Social Security through his nominee acting for the Uni…
3 CMC § 3102 Powers and Duties of Social Security Administrator: Generally
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 3: SOCIAL SECURITY ACT § 3102. Powers and Duties of Social Security Administrator: Generally. The general administration and responsibility for the proper operation of this division shall be vested in the Social Security Administrator who shall h…
3 CMC § 3103 Maintenance of Files and Records
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 3: SOCIAL SECURITY ACT § 3103. Maintenance of Files and Records. The Social Security Administrator shall receive and maintain files and records of all employers and all employees subject to this division. Such records shall not be disclosed to an…
3 CMC § 3104 Audit of Records; Power to Subpoena; Administration of Oaths
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 3: SOCIAL SECURITY ACT § 3104. Audit of Records; Power to Subpoena; Administration of Oaths. The Social Security Administrator and his authorized representatives shall have the power to audit employer records, issue subpoenas, and administer oath…
3 CMC § 3105 Appellate Examiner: Appointed; Compensation; Duties
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 3: SOCIAL SECURITY ACT § 3105. Appellate Examiner: Appointed; Compensation; Duties. The U.S. Commissioner of Social Security shall appoint for a defined term a person to the office of Appellate Examiner. The Appellate Examiner shall hear and make…
3 CMC § 3106 Review of Determinations of Social Security Administrator; Procedure
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 3: SOCIAL SECURITY ACT § 3106. Review of Determinations of Social Security Administrator; Procedure. Any person aggrieved by a final determination of the Social Security Administrator may obtain a review of the determination by filing an appeal w…
3 CMC § 3107 Review of Determination of Appellate Examiner; Procedure
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 3: SOCIAL SECURITY ACT § 3107. Review of Determination of Appellate Examiner; Procedure. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Appellate Examiner may obtain a review of the decision in the District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands by fi…
3 CMC § 3108 Limitation on Powers and Duties
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 3: SOCIAL SECURITY ACT § 3108. Limitation on Powers and Duties. Effective April 1, 1977, the powers and duties of the Social Security Administrator and the Appellate Examiner described in 3 CMC §§ 3102 and 3106 do not include powers and duties re…
3 CMC § 4401 Reserved. [Formerly entitled Director of Labor: Functions and Duties]
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 4: EMPLOYMENT AND REGISTRATION § 4401. Reserved. [Formerly entitled Director of Labor: Functions and Duties.] Source: PL 15-108, § 4(4401); deleted by PL 17-1 § 5(L)(1) (March 22, 2010).* Commission Comment: Public Law 15-108 was enacted on Novem…
3 CMC § 4402 Reserved. [Formerly entitled Director of Employment Services: Functions and Duties]
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 4: EMPLOYMENT AND REGISTRATION § 4402. Reserved. [Formerly entitled Director of Employment Services: Functions and Duties.] Source: PL 15-108, § 4(4402); deleted by PL 17-1 § 5(L)(2) (March 22, 2010). Commission Comment: PL 17-1 (enacted on March…
3 CMC § 4403 Conflicts of Interest
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 4: EMPLOYMENT AND REGISTRATION § 4403. Conflicts of Interest. No employee or official of the Department of Labor, or his or her immediate relative as defined in 3 CMC §§ 4303(m), shall own or have an equity interest in an employment agency or oth…
3 CMC § 4404 Appointment of Directors and Managers
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 4: EMPLOYMENT AND REGISTRATION § 4404. Appointment of Directors and Managers. The Secretary may appoint and by regulation define duties and responsibilities for directors and managers in order that the Department's functions may be adjusted flexi…
3 CMC § 4981 Registration of Aliens
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 4: EMPLOYMENT AND REGISTRATION § 4981. Registration of Aliens. Every alien who remains in the Commonwealth longer than 90 days shall by regulation be required to be registered. Registration shall be renewed annually. The parents or legal guardian…
3 CMC § 5101 Short Title. [repealed]
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 5: PUBLIC SAFETY § 5101. Short Title. [repealed] Source: PL 1-40, § 1; repealed in its entirety by PL 18-4, § 4 (March 15, 2013). Commission Comment: See the Commission Comment at 1 CMC § 20141.
3 CMC § 5111 Disaster Relief: Legislative Findings. [repealed]
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 5: PUBLIC SAFETY § 5111. Disaster Relief: Legislative Findings. [repealed] Source: PL 1-40, § 2; repealed in its entirety by PL 18-4, § 4 (March 15, 2013). Commission Comment: See the Commission Comment at 1 CMC § 20141.
3 CMC § 5112 Disaster Relief: Legislative Intent. [repealed]
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 5: PUBLIC SAFETY § 5112. Disaster Relief: Legislative Intent. [repealed] Source: PL 1-40, § 2; repealed in its entirety by PL 18-4, § 4 (March 15, 2013). Commission Comment: See the Commission Comment at 1 CMC § 20141.
3 CMC § 5113 Disaster Relief: Limitations of Chapter. [repealed]
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 5: PUBLIC SAFETY § 5113. Disaster Relief: Limitations of Chapter. [repealed] Source: PL 1-40, § 3; repealed in its entirety by PL 18-4, § 4 (March 15, 2013). Commission Comment: See the Commission Comment at 1 CMC § 20141.
3 CMC § 5114 Disaster Relief: Definitions. [repealed]
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 5: PUBLIC SAFETY § 5114. Disaster Relief: Definitions. [repealed] Source: PL 1-40, § 4; repealed in its entirety by PL 18-4, § 4 (March 15, 2013). Commission Comment: See the Commission Comment at 1 CMC § 20141.
3 CMC § 5121 The Governor and Disaster Emergencies. [repealed]
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 5: PUBLIC SAFETY § 5121. The Governor and Disaster Emergencies. [repealed] Source: PL 1-40, § 5; amended by PL 9-37, § 4; repealed in its entirety by PL 18-4, § 4 (March 15, 2013). Commission Comment: With respect to the former reference to the “…
3 CMC § 5122 Local Disaster Agencies and Services. [repealed]
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 5: PUBLIC SAFETY § 5122. Local Disaster Agencies and Services. [repealed] Source: PL 1-40, § 7; repealed in its entirety by PL 18-4, § 4 (March 15, 2013). Commission Comment: With respect to the former references to the “Disaster Control Office,”…
3 CMC § 5123 Local Disaster Emergencies; Mayors’ Duties. [repealed]
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 5: PUBLIC SAFETY § 5123. Local Disaster Emergencies; Mayors’ Duties. [repealed] Source: PL 1-40, § 8; repealed in its entirety by PL 18-4, § 4 (March 15, 2013). Commission Comment: With respect to the former references to the “Disaster Control Of…
3 CMC § 5131 Disaster Prevention.[repealed]
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 5: PUBLIC SAFETY § 5131. Disaster Prevention. [repealed]. Source: PL 1-40, § 9; repealed in its entirety by PL 18-4, § 4 (March 15, 2013). Commission Comment: With respect to the former references to the “Disaster Control Office,” see Executive O…
3 CMC § 5132 Disaster Relief: Compensation.[repealed]
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 5: PUBLIC SAFETY § 5132. Disaster Relief: Compensation. [repealed] Source: PL 1-40, § 10; repealed in its entirety by PL 18-4, § 4 (March 15, 2013). Commission Comment: See the Commission Comment at 1 CMC § 20141.
3 CMC § 5133 Disaster Relief: Communications.[repealed]
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 5: PUBLIC SAFETY § 5133. Disaster Relief: Communications. [repealed] Source: PL 1-40, § 1; repealed in its entirety by PL 18-4, § 4 (March 15, 2013). Commission Comment: With respect to the former references to the “Disaster Control Office,” see …
3 CMC § 5134 Disaster Relief: Weather Modification.[repealed]
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 5: PUBLIC SAFETY § 5134. Disaster Relief: Weather Modification. [repealed] Source: PL 1-40, § 12 repealed in its entirety by PL 18-4, § 4 (March 15, 2013). Commission Comment: With respect to the former references to the “Disaster Control Office,…
3 CMC § 5141 Title
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 5: PUBLIC SAFETY § 5141. Title. This article shall be known as the Commonwealth Oil Spill and Hazardous Materials Accident Responder Act. Source: PL 9-49, § 3. Commission Comment: PL 9-49 took effect September 5, 1995. According to 9-49, §§ 1 and…
3 CMC § 5142 Definitions
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 5: PUBLIC SAFETY § 5142. Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the terms: (a) “Damages” means damages of any kind for which liability may arise under the laws of the Commonwealth or the common law resulting from, arising out of, or relat…
3 CMC § 5143 Exemption From Liability for Persons Responding to Discharges of Oil or Hazardous Material
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 5: PUBLIC SAFETY § 5143. Exemption From Liability for Persons Responding to Discharges of Oil or Hazardous Material. (a) No person, including but not limited to an oil spill or hazardous material response organization, its agents, subcontractors …
3 CMC § 1201 Short Title
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1201. Short Title. This chapter may be cited as the Chamorro-Carolinian Language Policy Commission Act. Source: PL 3-26, § 1; repealed and reenacted by PL 15-96, § 2(1201). Commission Comment: PL 3-26, which took effect April 13, 1…
3 CMC § 1202 Chamorro-Carolinian Language Policy Commission: Establishment
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1202. Chamorro-Carolinian Language Policy Commission: Establishment. There is in the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs a Division of the Chamorro Carolinian Language Policy Commission having the authority and responsibil…
3 CMC § 1203 Chamorro-Carolinian Language Policy Commission: Composition and Tenure
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1203. Chamorro and Carolinian Language Policy Commission: Composition and Tenure. (a) The commission shall be composed of eight members appointed by the Governor pursuant to joint nominations submitted by the Director of Chamorro/C…