§ 51105. Applicability of Other Laws; Coordination by the Authority
§ 51105 TITLE 4: ECONOMIC RESOURCES DIVISION 5: BUSINESS REGULATION § 51105. Applicability of Other Laws; Coordination by the Authority. (a) Except to the extent made specifically inapplicable under this Act, all pro- visions of Commonwealth and federal criminal and civil law and regulation other- wise applicable in the Commonwealth, including but not limited to environmental laws and regulations, business licensing laws and regulations, labor and immigra- tion laws and regulations, shall apply in the free economic incentive districts in the same manner and to the same extent as applicable in the Commonwealth. (b) In order to facilitate timely action in licensing and permitting matters within the jurisdiction of other Commonwealth agencies, including the Division of Coastal Resources Management and the Division of Environmental Quality, the Authority shall coordinate with the permitting agencies and assist economic incen- tive district businesses in securing the necessary licenses and permits required un- der Commonwealth or federal law. (c) All Commonwealth regulatory agencies shall expedite the processing of per- mits on a top priority basis for developments within the economic incentive dis- tricts. Source: PL 12-20, § 22; amended by PL 24-05 § 3 (July 22, 2025).
Source: CNMI Law Revision Commission