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Commonwealth Government Unveils New Rules and Regulations
The Commonwealth Government has published a series of new rules and regulations governing various aspects of life in the Northern Mariana Islands.
New Rules and Regulations
Among the newly published rules are those related to:
- Tobacco Prevention and Control Program: New regulations aimed at preventing tobacco use among minors.
- Procurement Procedures: Guidelines for government agencies on procurement of goods and services.
- Personnel Regulations: Rules governing employee conduct, benefits, and training.
- Administrative Hearing Procedure Rules: Procedures for hearings related to government decisions and actions.
Additionally, new guidelines have been issued for:
- Use of Managaha Island: Rules and regulations for the use of this island.
- Land Compensation Claims: Guidelines for processing land compensation claims.
- Public Purpose Land Exchange: Rules governing public purpose land exchange.
- Submerged Land Management: Regulations for managing submerged lands.
Public Safety
New regulations have been put in place regarding:
- Boating Safety: New rules for boaters, including safety inspections and licensing requirements.
- Motor Vehicle Operation: Guidelines for safe driving practices and vehicle maintenance.
- Driver Education: Mandatory driver education program for new drivers.
The police division has also issued new rules for roadblocks and checkpoints, while the department of building safety has updated its codes to ensure better building standards.
Other Regulations
Other government agencies have also published new rules and regulations, including:
- Rota Casino Gaming Commission: New regulations for gaming activities on Rota.
- Office of the Mayor on Saipan: Guidelines for dog control and zoning issues.
- Tinian Municipal Government: Rules for garment factories, stray dogs, cemeteries, identification cards, park rangers, and scholarships.
Key Highlights
Here are some key highlights from the new regulations:
- Tobacco Prevention and Control Program: New regulations aimed at preventing tobacco use among minors.
- Procurement Procedures: Guidelines for government agencies on procurement of goods and services.
- Personnel Regulations: Rules governing employee conduct, benefits, and training.
- Administrative Hearing Procedure Rules: Procedures for hearings related to government decisions and actions.
- Boating Safety Division: New regulations for boaters, including safety inspections and licensing requirements.
- Motor Vehicle Operation: Guidelines for safe driving practices and vehicle maintenance.
- Driver Education: Mandatory driver education program for new drivers.
Contact Information
For more information on these new rules and regulations, please contact the Commonwealth Government at [insert contact information].