Title 2 — Natural Resources
53 chapters · 858 sections in this title.
2 CMC § 2172 Ports Authority: Issuance of Bonds
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 2: PORTS § 2172. Ports Authority: Issuance of Bonds. (a) In addition to its power to borrow as set forth in 2 CMC § 2171, the authority may authorize and issue the following types of bonds (including notes and other evidences of indebtedness) f…
2 CMC § 2173 Ports Authority: Bonds as Authorized Investments
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 2: PORTS § 2173. Ports Authority: Bonds as Authorized Investments. All bonds issued under this chapter shall be and are hereby declared to be legal and authorized investments for banks, savings banks, trust companies, fiduciaries, trustees and …
2 CMC § 2174 Commonwealth Ports Authority Fund
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§ 2174 TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 2: PORTS § 2174. Commonwealth Ports Authority Fund. (a) There is hereby established a fund that shall be known as the “Commonwealth Ports Authority Fund,” to be maintained separate and apart from other funds of the Commonwealth by the au…
2 CMC § 2175 Designation of Depository for Authority
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 2: PORTS § 2175. Designation of Depository for Authority. The board shall designate one or more banks within the Commonwealth to serve as depository for the funds of the authority. All funds of the authority shall be deposited in the depository…
2 CMC § 2176 Authority may Invest Surplus Funds
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 2: PORTS § 2176. Authority may Invest Surplus Funds. Money in any fund of the authority or any fund established by the board in connection with the authorization of its bonds, including, but not limited to, proceeds from the sale of bonds, whic…
2 CMC § 2181 Orderly Transition
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 2: PORTS § 2181. Orderly Transition. The purpose of this article is to provide an orderly transition of the operations of the ports situated in the Commonwealth from the administration of the government or the airport authority to administratio…
2 CMC § 2182 Continuation of Board
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 2: PORTS § 2182. Continuation of Board. The members of the board of directors of the airport authority, as presently constituted, shall continue to serve as members of the board of directors of the authority established under this act; provided…
2 CMC § 2183 Transfer of Title to Authority
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 2: PORTS § 2183. Transfer of Title to Authority. Within 30 days after October 8, 1981, the Governor or the Marianas Public Land Corporation, or the airport authority, as the case may be, shall transfer to the authority: (a) All items of propert…
2 CMC § 2184 Commonwealth May Assist Authority in Carrying Out its Functions
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 2: PORTS § 2184. Commonwealth May Assist Authority in Carrying Out its Functions. For the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking or carrying out of the provisions of this chapter and of the projects contemplated herein, and the subseque…
2 CMC § 2185 Authority to Assume Rights, Obligations and Duties of the Government
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 2: PORTS § 2185. Authority to Assume Rights, Obligations and Duties of the Government. (a) The authority shall assume all rights, obligations, and duties of the government or the airport authority under any agreements that the government or the…
2 CMC § 2186 Assumption of Functions by Authority
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 2: PORTS § 2186. Assumption of Functions by Authority. On the date the authority assumes its functions under this act, the board of directors or the executive director, as the case may be, shall immediately commence to employ necessary personne…
2 CMC § 2187 Preference
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 2: PORTS § 2187. Preference. Whenever possible the board of directors shall attempt to employ qualified Commonwealth residents. However, the board shall have as its primary concern in employing or contracting for services, the maintenance of sa…
2 CMC § 2188 Disposition of Interim Funds
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 2: PORTS § 2188. Disposition of Interim Funds. After the assumption of functions by the authority, all monies formerly received by or paid by the Commonwealth or the airport authority on behalf of and for the use of ports facilities within the …
2 CMC § 2189 Personnel Rules Applicable During Transition
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 2: PORTS § 2189. Personnel Rules Applicable During Transition. The personnel rules and regulations now applicable to the employees working for the airports of the Commonwealth shall be applicable to the authority. Source: PL 2-48, § 39.
2 CMC § 2190 Appointment of Officers
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 2: PORTS § 2190. Appointment of Officers. The board shall appoint, as soon as is practicable, officers as set forth in this chapter. Persons serving in capacities with the ports of the Commonwealth shall continue in such positions under the aut…
2 CMC § 3101 Short Title
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3101. Short Title. This chapter may be cited as the Commonwealth Environmental Protection Act. Source: PL 3-23, § 1. Commission Comment: PL 3-23 took effect October 8, 1982.
2 CMC § 3111 Policy and Purpose
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3111. Policy and Purpose. (a) The legislature declares that it is the policy of the Commonwealth: (1) To affirmatively protect the right of each person to a clean and healthful public environment, as guaranteed by N.M.I. Co…
2 CMC § 3112 Definitions
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3112. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the term: (a) “Department” means the Department of Public Health and Environmental Services; (b) “Director” means the Director of Public Health and Environmental Services; (c) “Bo…
2 CMC § 3113 Jurisdiction
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3113. Jurisdiction. The provisions of this chapter and regulations issued pursuant to this chapter shall apply to the air, land, water, wetlands, and submerged lands of or which appertain to the Commonwealth, including the …
2 CMC § 3121 Issuance of Regulations
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3121. Issuance of Regulations. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the director shall have the exclusive power within the department to issue regulations, after consultation with the board, to carry out its policies…
2 CMC § 3122 Environmental Programs
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3122. Environmental Programs. (a) In addition to any other regulation required or permitted by law, the director shall, after consultation with the board and consideration of appropriate federal laws and regulations, issue …
2 CMC § 3131 Enforcement, Remedies, and Penalties
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3131. Enforcement, Remedies, and Penalties. (a) The chief, pursuant to regulations issued by the director, shall have the power to issue any necessary order to enforce the provisions of this chapter, any regulation issued u…
2 CMC § 3132 Right of Entry
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3132. Right of Entry. (a) The director or his authorized representative shall have access to any facility or records, subject to the regulations under this chapter, for the purpose of inspecting the premises and appropriate…
2 CMC § 3133 Intergovernmental Cooperation
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3133. Intergovernmental Cooperation. In carrying out his duties under this chapter, the chief may consult with any other appropriate governmental entity, international organization, or regional organization. The chief may e…
2 CMC § 3134 Repealer and Savings Provisions
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3134. Repealer and Savings Provisions. Chapter 13 (sections 501 through 509) of title 63 of the Trust Territory Code is hereby repealed. Any regulation issued under that chapter and in force and effect in the Commonwealth o…
2 CMC § 3135 Division of Environmental Quality Special Fund Account
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 3: THE ENVIRONMENT § 3135. Division of Environmental Quality Special Fund Account. The Secretary of Finance shall establish a special fund account called the Division of Environmental Quality Special Fund Account. All penalties and fines collec…
2 CMC § 4111 Public Lands: Defined
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4111. Public Lands: Defined. Public lands, belonging collectively to the people of the Commonwealth who are of Northern Marianas descent, include the following: (a) The lands as to which right, title or interest have been or…
2 CMC § 4112 Submerged Lands
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4112. Submerged Lands. The management and disposition of submerged lands off the coast of the Commonwealth shall be as provided by the Submerged Lands Act [2 CMC § 1201 et seq.]. Source: N.M.I. Const. art. XI, § 2. Commissio…
2 CMC § 4113 Surface Lands
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4113. Surface Lands. The management and disposition of public lands, except those provided for by 2 CMC § 4112, shall be the responsibility of the Department of Public Lands. Source: N.M.I. Const. art. XI, § 3; global amendm…
2 CMC § 4114 Marianas Public Land Corporation
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4114. Marianas Public Land Corporation. There is in the Commonwealth government the Marianas Public Land Corporation: (a) The corporation shall have nine directors appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the…
2 CMC § 4115 Marianas Public Land Corporation: Fundamental Policies
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4115. Marianas Public Land Corporation: Fundamental Policies. The Marianas Public Land Corporation shall follow certain fundamental policies in the performance of its responsibilities: (a) The corporation shall make availabl…
2 CMC § 4116 Department of Public Lands: Rental Fees Required
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4116. Department of Public Lands: Rental Fees Required. (a) The Department of Public Lands shall immediately assess rental fees for the use of public land for business purposes. The rental fees shall be assessed beginning wi…
2 CMC § 4117 Restrictions
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4117. Restrictions. (a) Leases or use permits of public agricultural lands, or of submerged lands and wetlands in the public domain that become available for agricultural, aquacultural or maricultural development shall be re…
2 CMC § 4121 Public Access; Generally
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4121. Public Access; Generally. No parcel of public land shall be subdivided into smaller parcels, tracts or lots for sale, lease, homestead, exchange or allocated for any other purposes, unless the Chief of Lands and Survey…
2 CMC § 4122 Public Access; Lands Abutting Sea or Tidal Areas
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4122. Public Access; Lands Abutting Sea or Tidal Areas. Before offering for sale, lease, homestead, exchange or allocation for any other purpose any parcel of public land abutting the sea or tidal areas, the Chief of Lands a…
2 CMC § 4123 Rules and Regulations
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4123. Rules and Regulations. The Chief of Lands and Surveys (or a successor) shall have the power to promulgate rules and regulations, subject to approval by the Governor, to implement the provisions of this article. These r…
2 CMC § 4131 Findings
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4131. Findings. The legislature finds that the economic growth and development which the Commonwealth is experiencing has, in part, resulted in the streets and roads being damaged by certain individuals and companies who cut…
2 CMC § 4132 Definitions
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4132. Definitions. As used in this article: (a) “Person” means a person, individual, partnership, corporation, and the Commonwealth government, including its agencies, governmental corporations and political subdivisions. (b…
2 CMC § 4133 Permit Required
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4133. Permit Required. No person shall cut or trench into a road without first obtaining a permit from the Director of Public Works. Source: PL 5-41, § 3. Commission Comment: With respect to the references to the “Director o…
2 CMC § 4134 Permit Application
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4134. Permit Application. The Director of Public Works shall take such action necessary to implement and insure compliance to the provisions of this article, including, preparing application forms to be used by any person wh…
2 CMC § 4135 Repair of Road
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4135. Repair of Road. Every person, shall, within five days of completion of the laying of pipes or other work that required the cutting or trenching of a road, repair all damaged, cut or trenched portions of the road, inclu…
2 CMC § 4136 Fees
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4136. Fees. The Director of Public Works shall establish such fees as is necessary to cover the cost of issuance of the permit and the supervision of the repair to the road as required to this article. All fees collected for…
2 CMC § 4137 Penalties
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4137. Penalties. Any person who violates the provisions of 2 CMC § 4133 or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant to 2 CMC § 4134, is subject to a civil fine not to exceed $5,000 for each violation. Any person who vio…
2 CMC § 4141 Short Title
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4141. Short Title. This article may be cited as the Public Purpose Land Exchange Authorization Act of 1987. Source: PL 5-33, § 1. Commission Comment: PL 5-33 took effect June 1, 1987.
2 CMC § 4142 Findings and Purpose
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4142. Findings and Purpose. The purpose of this article is to facilitate the accomplishment of certain public purposes by authorizing the Department of Public Lands to enter into agreements by which the government obtains a …
2 CMC § 4143 Definitions
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4143. Definitions. As used in this article: (a) “Corporation” means the Marianas Public Land Corporation established by N.M.I. Const. art. XI, § 4, or its successor. (b) “Land exchange” means any transfer, disposition, use, …
2 CMC § 4144 Land Exchanges: When Authorized
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4144. Land Exchanges: When Authorized. (a) Subject to the restrictions imposed by subsection (b) of this section, the corporation is authorized to transfer a freehold interest in public lands pursuant to land exchange agreem…
2 CMC § 4145 Land Exchanges: In General
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4145. Land Exchanges: In General. (a) Land exchanges, rather than monetary compensation, are hereby declared to be the preferred means of obtaining private lands for public purposes and of providing compensation of public pu…
2 CMC § 4146 Regulations
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4146. Regulations. The corporation may promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the purposes of this article. Source: PL 5-33, § 6. Commission Comment: With respect to the references to the Marianas Public Land Corporat…
2 CMC § 4147 Prior Exchanges
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TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION 4: LAND RESOURCES § 4147. Prior Exchanges. Any land exchange agreement entered into by the corporation prior to June 1, 1987, which accomplished a public purpose as defined in this article, is hereby deemed to be a lawful and binding agreement …