Northern Mariana Islands
Commonwealth Code of the Northern Mariana Islands
Population: 57,000 • 9 Titles
The Commonwealth Code covers both commonwealth-level and local municipal regulations.
About Commonwealth Code
The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands operates under a commonwealth covenant with the United States. The Commonwealth Code governs local affairs while federal law applies in areas specified by the covenant.
General Provisions
General provisions, definitions, and administrative procedures
Business and Professions
Business licensing, professional regulations, and commerce
Civil Law and Procedure
Civil code and procedural rules for civil litigation
Criminal Law and Procedure
Criminal code, criminal procedure, and corrections
Education
Public school system and educational standards
Labor
Employment law, workers compensation, and labor relations
Health and Safety
Public health, environmental protection, and safety regulations
Taxation
Tax code, revenue collection, and fiscal management
Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Vehicle registration, traffic laws, and transportation