Title 2 — Natural Resources
53 chapters · 858 sections in this title.
2 CMC § 6316 Association Records
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 6: UNIFORM CONDOMINIUM ACT § 6316. Association Records. The association shall keep financial records sufficiently detailed to enable the association to comply with 2 CMC § 6407. All financial and other records shall be made reasonably available…
2 CMC § 6317 Association as Trustee
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 6: UNIFORM CONDOMINIUM ACT § 6317. Association as Trustee. With respect to a third person dealing with the association in the association’s capacity as a trustee, the existence of trust powers and their proper exercise by the association may be…
2 CMC § 7301 Short Title
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 7: BUILDING AND ZONING CODES § 7301. Short Title. This chapter may be cited as the “Commonwealth Fire Safety Code Act of 1998”. Source: PL 11-56, § 7301, modified. Commission Comment: PL 11-56 took effect February 1, 1999. PL 11-56 contained a …
2 CMC § 7311 Purpose
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 7: BUILDING AND ZONING CODES § 7311. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish a fire safety code designed to safeguard to a reasonable degree life and property from the hazards of fire and explosions arising from storage, handling a…
2 CMC § 7312 Definitions
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 7: BUILDING AND ZONING CODES § 7312. Definitions. All definitions pertaining to the Commonwealth Fire Safety Code not listed below are set forth in the Uniform Fire Code published by the International Conference of Building Officials and the We…
2 CMC § 7313 Applicability of the Code
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 7: BUILDING AND ZONING CODES § 7313. Applicability of the Code. (a) This chapter shall apply to all persons in the Commonwealth without restrictions unless specifically exempted. (b) This chapter shall apply to existing conditions as well as co…
2 CMC § 7314 Authority to Modify the Code
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 7: BUILDING AND ZONING CODES § 7314. Authority to Modify the Code. The authority having jurisdiction (the Commissioner of Fire and Emergency Medical Services or the Commissioner’s designated representative) shall have the sole authority to modi…
2 CMC § 7321 Power of the Department of Public Safety, Fire Division
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 7: BUILDING AND ZONING CODES § 7321. Powers of the Department of Public Safety, Fire Division. (a) The Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services shall have the power and duty to control and extinguish injurious or dangerous fires and to…
2 CMC § 7331 Theaters
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 7: BUILDING AND ZONING CODES § 7331. Theaters. (a) Prohibition. No manager or other person shall use, or assist in, or countenance the use of any theater, hall or other building for theatrical purposes, or for public entertainment of any kind w…
2 CMC § 7332 Woodworking Establishments
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 7: BUILDING AND ZONING CODES § 7332. Woodworking Establishments. (a) Fire Equipment. Sawmills, carpenter shops and other places where wood is sawed, planed or worked in such manner as to cause accumulations of sawdust or shaving shall maintain …
2 CMC § 7333 Garages: Fire Equipment
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 7: BUILDING AND ZONING CODES § 7333. Garages: Fire Equipment. Every space maintained as a garage for taxis or for commercial repairing, cleaning, upkeep, or storage of automobiles, trucks, or gasoline engines, shall maintain in good order fire …
2 CMC § 7334 Prohibition
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 7: BUILDING AND ZONING CODES § 7334. Prohibition. It shall be unlawful for any person to remove the gasoline tank cover of any vehicle in the vicinity of a gasoline pump while the motor of such vehicle is running. Source: PL 11-56, § 7310, modi…
2 CMC § 7335 Fire Hydrant Inspection
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 7: BUILDING AND ZONING CODES § 7335. Fire Hydrant Inspection. The commissioner or the commissioner's designated representative shall have fire hydrants inspected on a quarterly basis to ensure that they are maintained in good working order; upo…
2 CMC § 7336 Fireworks
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 7: BUILDING AND ZONING CODES § 7336. Fireworks. Except as provided in this section, fireworks are prohibited in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands unless approved by the Governor and regulated in accordance with Article 78 of the …
2 CMC § 7337 Violations of the Code
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 7: BUILDING AND ZONING CODES § 7337. Violations of the Code. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to construct, enlarge, move, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any building or structure or cause to permit the same to be done…
2 CMC § 7338 Penalties
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 7: BUILDING AND ZONING CODES § 7338. Penalties. (a) Civil Penalties. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this code or standards hereby adopted or fails to comply therewith, or who violates or fails to comply with any orders made th…
2 CMC § 7339 Permit Requirements
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 7: BUILDING AND ZONING CODES § 7339. Permit Requirements. Permit Requirements. Except as exempted by this code, any person, firm or corporation who plans to engage in activities, operations, practices or functions as set forth in the Uniform Fi…
2 CMC § 7340 Adoption of Other Codes; Modification of Existing Codes
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 7: BUILDING AND ZONING CODES § 7340. Adoption of Other Codes; Modification of Existing Codes. (a) The fire safety officials as authorized by the commissioner may adopt as appropriate for the Commonwealth other national and uniform codes and sta…
2 CMC § 1411 Purpose
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 1: MARITIME AND COASTAL RESOURCES § 1411. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to enable the Commonwealth to lease to the United States of America certain of the waters of the Commonwealth immediately adjacent to the Islands of Tinian and Fa…
2 CMC § 1412 Delegation of Authority to the Governor
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 1: MARITIME AND COASTAL RESOURCES § 1412. Delegation of Authority to the Governor. On behalf of the Commonwealth, the Governor may execute a lease to the United States of America which shall contain the following verbatim grant of Commonwealth …
2 CMC § 1413 Delegation of Authority to the Governor; Strict Construction
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 1: MARITIME AND COASTAL RESOURCES § 1413. Delegation of Authority to the Governor; Strict Construction. The Authority granted to the Governor pursuant to 2 CMC § 1412 shall be otherwise strictly construed, and any further understandings or agre…
2 CMC § 3411 Definitions
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3411. Definitions. (a) “Apprehend” shall mean to cite for commission or violation of an infraction created by this chapter; (b) “Apprehending officers” shall mean designated employees of the Bureau of Environmental and Coas…
2 CMC § 3412 Powers and Duties
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3412. Powers and Duties. (a) The Administrator of the Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality is charged with the responsibility of administering the programs and provisions of this chapter. (b) The Commonwealth Superio…
2 CMC § 3413 Prohibited Activities
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3413. Prohibited Activities. It shall be unlawful for any person to litter upon property owned by another or upon the public property of the Commonwealth, or in any waters of the Commonwealth. Source: PL 6-37, § 5; amended …
2 CMC § 3414 Enforcement
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3414. Enforcement. Any person apprehended for violation of any of the above prohibitions shall be served by the apprehending officer with a citation and an order to appear at the traffic division of the Commonwealth Superio…
2 CMC § 3415 Annual Report
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3415. Annual Report. Within 12 months from September 8, 1989, and biennially thereafter, the Administrator of BECQ shall submit to the legislature, a report summarizing the actions taken under this chapter, and the effectiv…
2 CMC § 3416 Penalties
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3416. Penalties. (a) A person found to have committed the offense of littering, an infraction, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25 and not more than $5,000. Additionally, any person, business, corporation, asso…
2 CMC § 3417 Fees, Rules, Regulations, and Penalties
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3417. Fees, Rules, Regulations, and Penalties. The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality in collaboration with the Department of Public Safety, Department of Finance, Division of Coastal Resource Management, Departmen…
2 CMC § 44101 Title
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 44101. Title. This Act shall be known and shall be cited as the “Mortgage Credit Certificate Program.” Source: PL 12-68, § 2, modified. Commission Comment: PL 12-68, which became effective on October 19, 2001, contained the …
2 CMC § 44102 Definitions
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 44102. Definitions. For purposes of this Act, the following words and phrases are defined to mean: (a) “CNMI” means the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. (b) “NMHC” means Northern Mariana Housing Corporation. (c)…
2 CMC § 44103 Mortgage Credit Certificate Program
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 44103. Mortgage Credit Certificate Program. (a) NMHC. There is hereby established within the Northern Mariana Housing Corporation (NMHC) a Mortgage Credit Certificate Program (Credit Program). The expectation of the Credit P…
2 CMC § 44104 Rules, Regulations and Limitations
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 44104. Rules, Regulations and Limitations. NMHC shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations with regard to implementing the Mortgage Credit Certificate Program and NMHC’s participation with any financial institution…
2 CMC § 4411 NMHC: Established
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4411. NMHC: Established. (a) There is in the Commonwealth government a public and corporate body known as the Northern Mariana Housing Corporation (“NMHC”). (b) The area of operation of NMHC shall be the total area within th…
2 CMC § 4412 Declaration of Purpose
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4412. Declaration of Purpose. (a) It is hereby declared: (1) That there exists in the Commonwealth unsanitary, unsafe, and overcrowded dwelling accommodations; that there is a shortage of decent, safe and sanitary dwelling a…
2 CMC § 4413 Definitions
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4413. Definitions. In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions apply: (a) “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Northern Mariana Housing Corporation. (b) “Commonwealth government” …
2 CMC § 4421 Board of Directors: Membership
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4421. Board of Directors: Membership. (a) The affairs of NMHC shall be managed by a board composed of five persons; three of whom shall be residents of Saipan; one each shall be residents of Rota and Tinian; and two members …
2 CMC § 4422 Board of Directors: Tenure
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4422. Board of Directors: Tenure. The term of office shall be four years and staggered when the board is first established. One member’s term shall expire in one year, another to expire in two years, a third to expire in thr…
2 CMC § 4423 Board of Directors: Chairman; Other Officers
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4423. Board of Directors: Chairman; Other Officers. The Governor shall name one of the directors as chairman of the board. The board shall elect from among its members a vice-chairman, a secretary, and a treasurer; and any m…
2 CMC § 4424 Board of Directors: Compensation
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4424. Board of Directors: Compensation. The directors may not receive compensation for their services but are entitled to compensation for expenses, including travel expenses, incurred in the discharge of their duties. Sourc…
2 CMC § 4425 Board of Directors: Quorum
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4425. Board of Directors: Quorum. A majority of the full board (i.e., notwithstanding the existence of any vacancies) constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business, and no board action may be taken by a vote of less t…
2 CMC § 4426 Board of Directors: Records
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4426. Board of Directors: Records. (a) The secretary shall keep complete and accurate records of all meetings and actions taken by the board. (b) The treasurer shall keep full and accurate financial records, and shall make p…
2 CMC § 4427 Board of Directors: Meetings
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4427. Board of Directors: Meetings. Meetings of the board shall be held at regular intervals as provided in the bylaws. Emergency meetings may be held upon 24 hours actual notice and business transacted. Source: DL 5-67, § 4…
2 CMC § 4431 NMHC: Power to Sue and Be Sued
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4 : LAND RESOURCES § 4431. NMHC: Power to Sue and Be Sued. The Commonwealth government hereby gives its irrevocable consent to allowing NMHC to sue and be sued in its corporate name, upon any contract, claim or obligation arising out of its act…
2 CMC § 4432 NMHC: General Powers
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4 : LAND RESOURCES § 4432. NMHC: General Powers. NMHC has the following powers: (a) To develop, operate, or otherwise assist in the provision of, housing for persons of low and moderate income; (b) To make, undertake commitments to make, or gua…
2 CMC § 4433 NMHC: Other Powers
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4 : LAND RESOURCES § 4433. NMHC: Other Powers. To implement the powers specified in 2 CMC § 4432, NMHC shall have the following powers: (a) To adopt and use a corporate seal; (b) To enter into agreements, contracts and understandings with any g…
2 CMC § 4434 NMHC: Expenditure Authority
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4 : LAND RESOURCES § 4434. NMHC: Expenditure Authority. Funds in the form of annual contributions to be paid by the U.S. Department of Housing and Development to NMHC as rental subsidy for the 34 housing units to be constructed pursuant to the …
2 CMC § 4435 Authority to Lease Land
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4 : LAND RESOURCES § 4435. Authority to Lease Land. NMHC is authorized to lease for commercial development certain properties known as the North Garapan Subdivision Annex No. 2, which were conveyed to NMHC by quitclaim deed by the government of…
2 CMC § 4441 Issuance of Obligations
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4441. Issuance of Obligations. NMHC may issue obligations from time to time for any of its purposes and may also issue refunding obligations for the purpose of paying or retiring obligations previously issued by it. NMHC may…
2 CMC § 4442 Issuance of Obligations: No Personal Liability
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4442. Issuance of Obligations: No Personal Liability. Neither the directors of NMHC nor any person executing the obligations shall be liable personally on the obligations. Source: DL 5-67, § 6-2; amended by PL 20-87 § 6 (Feb…
2 CMC § 4443 Issuance of Obligations: Public Purpose
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4443. Issuance of Obligations: Public Purpose. Obligations of NMHC are declared to be issued for essential public and governmental purposes and to be public instrumentalities and together with interest thereon and income the…