An Act to define “public purpose” pursuant to Section 1, Article X of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Constitution; and for other purposes (P.L. No. 11-84).

Abstract: This Act provides a definition of “public purpose” applicable wherever that term appears in the constitution, laws. statutes, code, rules and regulations of the Commonwealth, unless otherwise provided for by law. The term “public purpose” shall include, but not be limited to, any purpose which meets one or more of the criteria set out by this Act. The Act also defines a public purpose in relation with the occurance of (natural) disasters.
Full text: English
Website: www.cnmileg.gov.mp

References - Legislation

Amended by

Legislation | Northern Mariana Is. (USA) | 2000

Keyword: Disasters, Expropriation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX