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Park Rangers Act of 2004 (P.L. 14-27).

Country/Territory
Northern Mariana Is. (USA)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to authorize the establishment of a Park Rangers section under the Division of Parks and Recreation and to designate the Department of Lands and Natural Resources as the administering authority for tourist sites formerly managed and maintained by the Marianas Visitors Authority; and for other purposes.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Forest service/forest officers Protected area Special fund Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the establishment of a Park Rangers Section under the Division of Parks and Recreation. The Act expands the jurisdiction of the Department of Lands and Natural Resources over all parks, recreation areas, and tourist sites of the Commonwealth of Northern Marianas Islands and gives authority to the Department to levy fines for violation of certain prohibited activities to be established by Rules and Regulations. This Act further provides that the funds shall be deposited into the respective sub-account of the Commonwealth Parks and Recreation Fund of the Senatorial District where the fine was collected.

Full text
English
Website
www.cnmileg.gov.mp