Title 3 — Human Resources
47 chapters · 719 sections in this title.
3 CMC § 3304 Disability Insurance Benefits: Eligibility
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 3: SOCIAL SECURITY ACT § 3304. Disability Insurance Benefits: Eligibility. Every person who: (a) Is fully and currently insured, (b) Has not attained retirement age, (c) Has filed application for disability insurance benefits, and (d) Is under a …
3 CMC § 3305 Survivors’ Insurance Benefits: Eligibility
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 3: SOCIAL SECURITY ACT § 3305. Survivors’ Insurance Benefits: Eligibility. (a) Survivors’ Insurance Benefits: Eligibility. (1) Every person who: (A) Is the surviving spouse of a person who at the time of death was a fully insured individual and (…
3 CMC § 3306 Retirement and Disability Insurance Benefits: Amount
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 3: SOCIAL SECURITY ACT § 3306. Retirement and Disability Insurance Benefits: Amount. (a) Benefits Payable Before July 1976. (1) The monthly old-age retirement benefit or disability benefit payable to an individual under this division shall be in …
3 CMC § 3307 Survivors’ Insurance Benefits: Eligibility
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 3: SOCIAL SECURITY ACT § 3307. Survivors’ Insurance Benefits: Eligibility. (a) Survivors’ Insurance Benefits: Amount. (1) Benefits Payable Before January 1977. (A) The monthly benefit payable to a surviving spouse under this division shall be in …
3 CMC § 3308 Lump Sum Benefits
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 3: SOCIAL SECURITY ACT § 3308. Lump Sum Benefits. (a) When a worker dies before becoming entitled to benefits under this division or dies after becoming entitled to benefits but the benefit payments the worker and his or her dependent have receiv…
3 CMC § 3309 Overpayments and Underpayments
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 3: SOCIAL SECURITY ACT § 3309. Overpayments and Underpayments. (a) Whenever an error has been made with respect to insurance payments to an individual, proper adjustment shall be made, under regulations promulgated by the Social Security Administ…
3 CMC § 3310 Totalization Agreement
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 3: SOCIAL SECURITY ACT § 3310. Totalization Agreement. The resident commissioner or, after January 8, 1978, the Governor is authorized to enter into an agreement with the High Commissioner of the Trust Territory establishing a totalization arrang…
3 CMC § 3311 Application for Monthly Insurance Benefits
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 3: SOCIAL SECURITY ACT § 3311. Application for Monthly Insurance Benefits. (a) An individual who would have been entitled to a benefit under 3 CMC §§ 3303, 3304 or 3305 for any month had that individual filed application therefor prior to the end…
3 CMC § 3312 Earnings Test
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 3: SOCIAL SECURITY ACT § 3312. Earnings Test. (a) Prior to January 1, 1978, an individual who receives a retirement, disability, or survivor’s benefit under this division and who works in covered or noncovered employment shall have his quarterly …
3 CMC § 5301 Fires to Clear Land: Permission Required
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 5: PUBLIC SAFETY § 5301. Fires to Clear Land: Permission Required. No fires to clear land, including the burning of stumps, logs, brush, dry grass or fallen timber, shall be started without the prior written permission of the Commissioner of Fire…
3 CMC § 5302 Fires to Clear Land: Penalties
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 5: PUBLIC SAFETY § 5302. Fires to Clear Land: Penalties. (a) A person who, without proper and valid authorization sets any fire in violation of 3 CMC § 5301 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and may be fined up to $100, or imprisoned not more tha…
3 CMC § 5321 Permits
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 5: PUBLIC SAFETY § 5321. Permits. For anyone other than Department of Public Safety personnel in the course of their official duties, a permit is required to use or operate fire hydrants or valves intended for fire suppression purposes which are …
3 CMC § 5322 Fire Apparatus Access
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 5: PUBLIC SAFETY § 5322. Fire Apparatus Access. Plans for fire apparatus access roads shall be submitted to the Department of Public Safety and the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation for review and approval prior to construction. Source: PL 12-74…
3 CMC § 5323 Fire Hydrant Systems
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 5: PUBLIC SAFETY § 5323. Fire Hydrant Systems. Plans and specifications for fire hydrant systems shall be submitted to the Department of Public Safety and the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation for review and approval prior to construction. Sourc…
3 CMC § 5324 Fire Protection Equipment and Fire Hydrants
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 5: PUBLIC SAFETY § 5324. Fire Protection Equipment and Fire Hydrants. Fire protection equipment and fire hydrants shall be clearly identified in an approved manner to prevent obstruction by parking and other obstruction. Source: PL 12-74, § 5.
3 CMC § 5325 Testing and Maintenance
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 5: PUBLIC SAFETY § 5325. Testing and Maintenance. Fire hydrants systems shall be subject to such periodic tests as required by the chief. Fire hydrant systems shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and shall be repaired where …
3 CMC § 5326 Systems in High-Rise Buildings
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 5: PUBLIC SAFETY § 5326. Systems in High-Rise Buildings. The owner of a high-rise building shall be responsible for assuring that the fire and life-safety systems required by the Building Code are maintained in an operable condition at all times.…
3 CMC § 5327 Fire Hydrants and Fire Appliances
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 5: PUBLIC SAFETY § 5327. Fire Hydrants and Fire Appliances. Fire hydrants and fire appliances required by this code to be installed or maintained shall not be removed, tampered with or otherwise disturbed except for the purpose of extinguishing f…
3 CMC § 5328 Barriers, Security Devices, Signs and Seals
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 5: PUBLIC SAFETY § 5328. Barriers, Security Devices, Signs and Seals. Locks, gates, doors, barricades, chains, enclosures, signs, tags or seals which have been installed by the fire division or by its order or under its control shall not be remov…
3 CMC § 5329 Obstruction and Impairment of Fire Hydrants and Fire Protection Equipment
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 5: PUBLIC SAFETY § 5329. Obstruction and Impairment of Fire Hydrants and Fire Protection Equipment. Posts, fences, vehicles, growth, trash, storage and other materials or things shall not be placed or kept near fire hydrants, fire division inlet …
3 CMC § 5330 Clear Space Around Hydrants
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 5: PUBLIC SAFETY § 5330. Clear Space Around Hydrants. A 3-foot clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of fire hydrants except as otherwise required or approved. Source: PL 12-74, § 11.
3 CMC § 5331 Use of Fire Hydrants
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 5: PUBLIC SAFETY § 5331. Use of Fire Hydrants. Any use of fire hydrants or tampering therewith or the taking of water for purposes other than fire suppression by persons other than authorized employees of the Department of Public Safety and the C…
3 CMC § 5332 Penalties
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 5: PUBLIC SAFETY § 5332. Penalties. Any person violating Section 5331 of this Act shall be fined not less than two hundred fifty dollars, nor more than one thousand dollars, imprisonment for not more than six months or both. Source: PL 12-74, § 1…
3 CMC § D4P2C3 Chapter 3 [Reserved]
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 4: EMPLOYMENT AND REGISTRATION CHAPTER 3. [Reserved.]
3 CMC § 1401 Short Title
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1401. 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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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1402. 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 hist…
3 CMC § 1403 Definitions
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1403. 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 …
3 CMC § 1404 Designation of Department
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1404. 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 departm…
3 CMC § 1405 Powers, Functions, and Duties of the Department
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1405. 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 certificat…
3 CMC § 1406 Content of Licensing Requirements
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1406. 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) Train…
3 CMC § 1407 Procedures
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1407. 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 “departme…
3 CMC § 1408 Grants
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1408. 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 a…
3 CMC § 1409 Penalty
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1409. 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 knowi…
3 CMC § 2411 Commonwealth Health Center
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 2: HEALTH § 2411. 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 § 2412 Payment of Fees for Services
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 2: HEALTH § 2412. Payment of Fees for Services. [Repealed] Source: 63 TTC § 155; repealed by PL 16-51 § 8 (January 15, 2010). Commission Comment: With respect to the reference to the “Department of Public Health and Environmental Services,” see E…
3 CMC § 2431 Definitions and Scope
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 2: HEALTH § 2431. 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” mean…
3 CMC § 2432 Commonwealth Respite Services Program; Established
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 2: HEALTH § 2432. 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 p…
3 CMC § 2433 Program; Administration
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 2: HEALTH § 2433. 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.…
3 CMC § 2434 Services; Requirements
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 2: HEALTH § 2434. 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 r…
3 CMC § 2435 Rule-making Authority
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 2: HEALTH § 2435. 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) proced…
3 CMC § 2436 Authorized Expenditures of Appropriated Funds
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 2: HEALTH § 2436. 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 purpose…
3 CMC § 2437 Authorization for Appropriation
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 2: HEALTH § 2437. 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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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 2: HEALTH § 2438. 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 …
3 CMC § 4911 Foreign National Workers: Definitions
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 4: EMPLOYMENT AND REGISTRATION § 4911. 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 in…
3 CMC § 4921 Entry by Foreign National Workers. [Deleted by PL 17-1 § 5(Q)(2)(b)]
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 4: EMPLOYMENT AND REGISTRATION § 4921. 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 figu…
3 CMC § 4922 Approved Employment Contract
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 4: EMPLOYMENT AND REGISTRATION § 4922. 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 a…
3 CMC § 4923 Health Certifications
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 4: EMPLOYMENT AND REGISTRATION § 4923. 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…
3 CMC § 4924 Approved Security Contract
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 4: EMPLOYMENT AND REGISTRATION § 4924. 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…
3 CMC § 4925 Foreign National Worker Status
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 4: EMPLOYMENT AND REGISTRATION § 4925. 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 Secr…
3 CMC § 4926 Entry By Immediate Family Members of Foreign National Workers
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 4: EMPLOYMENT AND REGISTRATION § 4926. 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 wor…