Title 10, Local Laws

Short Title. This article may be cited as Rota Cattle Act. Source: LL 4-1, § 1. Commission Comment: LL 4-1, which took effect November 28, 1984, repealed Rota Municipal Ordinance 5-58B.

Purpose. The legislators of the First Senatorial District for the island of Rota find that a serious problem exists on the island of Rota, whereby stray cattle that are wandering around on public land and private property are being shot, killed, taken, destroyed and consumed with…

Slaughter Permit. It shall be unlawful for any person to slaughter cattle for local consumption or for export without first obtaining a slaughter permit from the resident director of Natural Resources office of the island of Rota. The slaughter permit shall state the applicant’s …

Resident Director’s Authority. The resident director of Natural Resources may issue slaughter permits and certifications in accordance with this article. Source: LL 4-1, § 4.

Prohibition: Cattle Killing. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt stray cattle with dogs or otherwise, or to shoot, kill, injure or destroy, or attempt to shoot, kill, injure or destroy, cattle belonging to another person, unless such person has first obtained the perm…

Export Control. (a) No commercial or private air or surface carrier shall transport or permit to be transported from Rota any beef which is not accompanied by a slaughter permit, or some other form of certification from the resident director of Natural Resources indicating that t…

Cattle Population Census. The resident director of Natural Resources may take a cattle population census annually in January of each year to determine their ownership and location. The resident director may further make rules and regulations pertaining to the cattle problem in Ro…

Short Title. This article may be cited as the Rota Dog Control Act. Source: Rota LL 7-3, § 1. Commission Comment: Rota LL 7-3 took effect May 7, 1991. According to Rota LL 7-3, § 2: Section 2. Purpose. The Legislators of the First Senatorial District for the island of Rota find t…

Licensing. (a) Every owner of a dog(s) shall register such dog or dogs with the Rota Department of Natural Resources. The application for registration shall be made on the prescribed form(s), signed by the owner, and contain the applicant’s name, address, and contact information …

Authority of the Rota Municipal Council. Application for registering and licensing of all dogs shall be made with the Department of Natural Resources. The Department of Natural Resources staff shall register all dogs, collect licensing fees, issue dog licenses, and enforce and ca…

Unlicensed Dogs. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), any dog found to be without a license shall be caged and if the owner does not claim and license the dog within 5 days it shall be disposed of as set forth in 10 CMC § 1125. (b) The Department of Natural Resources may pro…

Disposal of Dogs. Any unlicensed, unclaimed, or abandoned puppies and dogs shall be destroyed by the Department of Natural Resources using the most humane procedure or means reasonably available. Source: RLL 7-3, § 6; amended by RLL 18-7 § 2(d) (Oct. 30, 2013); repealed and reena…

Liability. Injury to any person or damage to any property by a dog while at large shall be the full responsibility of the dog owner or person or persons responsible for the dog when such damages were inflicted. Source: RLL 18-7 § 3 (Oct. 30, 2013)

Liability for Dog Bites. (a) The owner of a dog which bites a person when the person is in or on a public place or lawfully in or on a private place is liable for damages suffered by the person bitten. (b) Nothing in this section shall permit the bringing of an action for damages…

Lawful Presence on Private Property. A person is lawfully in or on the private property of the owner of a dog within the meaning of this article when an invitee or guest, or when in the performance of a duty imposed upon him by local or Commonwealth law, federal law or be ordinan…

Reasonable Provocation as Defense. Proof of provocation of the attack by the person injured shall be a defense to the action for damages. The issue of provocation shall be determined by whether a reasonable person would expect that the conduct or circumstances would be likely to …

Rules and Regulations. The Department of Natural Resources shall have the power and duty to adopt and issue those rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out the purpose and provisions of this article, including, but not limited to (1) develop, prescribe and provide suita…

Short Title. This article may be cited as the Lantana Camara Control Act of 1990. Source: Rota LL 7-8, § 1. Commission Comment: Rota LL 7-8 took effect November 1, 1991. According to Rota LL, § 2: Section 2. Findings and Purpose. The Legislature finds that the Lantana Camara, a m…

Prohibition. Entry of any seeds, roots, seedlings, fruit or any other part of the plant known as Lantana Camara, L. Var. Aculeate, into the island of Rota is prohibited. Conspicuous signboards shall be posted at the entry “arrival” gates at the Rota airport and at the exit “depar…

Penalty. Any person found guilty of attempting to bring any matter pertaining to Lantana Camara and described in 10 CMC § 1132 into the island of Rota, or who is aiding or abetting such act, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and fined $5,000 or serve a prison term of no more than …

Rules and Regulations. The Director of the Department of Natural Resources shall, within 90 days of November 1, 1991, promulgate such rules and regulations necessary for effective enforcement of this article. Source: Rota LL 7-8, § 5. Commission Comment: With respect to the refer…

Short Title. [Repealed] Source: RLL 13-3, § 1, modified; repealed in its entirety by RLL 23-06, § 2 (Nov. 20, 2023).

Definition. [Repealed] Source: RLL 13-3, § 3, modified; repealed in its entirety by RLL 23-06, § 2 (Nov. 20, 2023).

Ban on the Exportation of Raw Bayogo. [Repealed]. Source: RLL 13-3, § 4, modified; repealed in its entirety by RLL 23-06, § 2 (Nov. 20, 2023).

Payment of Taxes. [Repealed] Source: RLL 13-3, § 5; repealed in its entirety by RLL 23-06, § 2 (Nov. 20, 2023).

Enforcement. [Repealed] Source: RLL 13-3, § 6, modified; repealed in its entirety by RLL 23-06, § 2 (Nov. 20, 2023).

Promulgation of Rules and Regulations. [Repealed] Source: RLL 13-3, § 7, modified; repealed in its entirety by RLL 23-06, § 2 (Nov. 20, 2023).

Short Title. This chapter may be cited as the Tinian Cattle Act. Source: LL 5-1, § 1. Commission Comment: LL 5-1 took effect July 29, 1986.

Purpose. The legislators of the Second Senatorial District for the island of Tinian find that a serious problem exists on the island of Tinian, whereby stray cattle that are wandering around on public land and private property are being, shot, killed, taken, destroyed and consume…

Slaughter Permit. It shall be unlawful for any person(s) to slaughter cattle for local consumption or for export without first obtaining a slaughter permit from the resident director of Natural Resources for the island of Tinian. The permit cost for slaughtering for commercial co…

Resident Director’s Authority. The resident director of Natural Resources may issue slaughter permits and certifications in accordance with this chapter. Source: LL 5-1, § 4.

Prohibition: Cattle Killing. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt stray cattle with dogs or otherwise, to shoot, kill, injure or destroy or attempt to shoot, kill, injure or destroy, cattle belonging to another person, unless such person has first obtained the permissi…

Reporting of Stray Cattle. Any person losing or finding stray cattle shall report it to the resident director of Natural Resources within 24 hours. The resident director of Natural Resources shall then report it to the Mayor of Tinian who will announce it over the public media at…

Reporting of Cattle Damages. Any person, upon discovering their property were damaged by stray cattle, shall report it to the mayor within 24 hours. The mayor shall send a representative to verify the damages. The damage report will include but not limited to: (a) Date, time and …

Detention of Stray Cattle. When stray cattle are caught, they will be held by the resident director of Natural Resources for 72 hours. Any cattle remaining unclaimed after 72 hours shall be considered ownerless and shall become the property of the Municipality of Tinian. Source: …

Compensation for Cattle Damages. The mayor shall compensate those persons suffering damages from cattle described in 10 CMC § 2108 by: (a) Selling such cattle to the public and any funds gained from the sale of such cattle shall be divided equally among such person(s); or (b) Aut…

Liability for Cattle Damages. The owner of stray cattle causing damage to the property of another shall be civilly liable for all damages caused by such stray cattle. Source: LL 5-1, § 10.

Disposal of Cattle Carcasses and Internal Organs. It shall be unlawful for any person(s) who slaughter cattle under a slaughter permit from the resident director of Natural Resources to dispose of carcasses and internal organs in public or private places. All carcasses and intern…

Penalty. Any person convicted of violating 10 CMC § 2111 shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500, or imprisonment of not more than one month or both such fine and imprisonment. Source: LL 5-1, § 12.

Export Control. (a) No commercial or private air or surface carrier shall transport or permit to be transported from Tinian any beef which is not accompanied by a slaughter permit, or some other form of certification from the resident director of Natural Resources indicating that…

Cattle Population Census. The resident director of Natural Resources may take a cattle population census annually in January of each year to determine their ownership and location. The resident director may further make rules and regulations to effectively carry-out the intent of…

Proceeds from the Sale of Slaughter Permits; Special Account; Appropriation. The proceeds from the sale of slaughter permits required by 10 CMC § 2103, shall be collected by the finance director and deposited in the General Fund in a special account to be called, “Tinian Municipa…

Short Title. [Repealed.] [Repealed.] Source: LL 5-6, § 1; repealed by SLL 21-14, § 3(A) (June 17, 2020). Commission Comment: LL 5-6 took effect February 11, 1988. See the Commission comment to 10 CMC § 3114. Prior to its repeal, this section provided: “This article shall be known…

Purpose. [Repealed.] [Repealed.] Source: LL 5-6, § 2; repealed by SLL 21-14, § 3(A) (June 17, 2020). Commission Comment: [Historical comments removed.]

Definitions. [Repealed.] [Repealed.] Source: LL 5-6, § 3; repealed by SLL 21-14, § 3(A) (June 17, 2020). Commission Comment: [Historical comments removed.]

Saipan Street Directory Commission. [Repealed.] [Repealed.] Source: LL 5-6, § 4; repealed by SLL 21-14, § 3(A) (June 17, 2020). Commission Comment: Executive Order No. 94-3, the “Second Reorganization Plan of 1994” (effective Aug. 23, 1994), reorganized the Commonwealth governmen…

Uniform Plan. [Repealed.] [Repealed.] Source: LL 5-6, § 5; repealed by SLL 21-14, § 3(A) (June 17, 2020). Commission Comment: [Historical comments removed.]

Public Hearing: Required. [Repealed.] [Repealed.] Source: LL 5-6, § 6; repealed by SLL 21-14, § 3(A) (June 17, 2020).

Carrying Out of the Uniform Plan. [Repealed.] [Repealed.] Source: LL 5-6, § 7; repealed by SLL 21-14, § 3(A) (June 17, 2020). Commission Comment: [Historical comments removed.]

Rules and Regulations. [Repealed.] [Repealed.] Source: LL 5-6, § 8; repealed by SLL 21-14, § 3(A) (June 17, 2020). Commission Comment: [Historical comments removed.]