Northern Mariana Islands

Commonwealth Code Title 6 — Crimes & Criminal Procedure

630 sections, each with the official text and a plain-English explanation of what it means for you.

• § 1511 — Victim's Right of Privacy
• § 1512 — Trafficking Victim Protection
• § 1601 — Theft
• § 1602 — Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition
• § 1603 — Theft by Deception
• § 1604 — Theft by Extortion
• § 1605 — Theft of Property Lost, Mislaid, or Delivered by Mistake
• § 1606 — Receiving Stolen Property
• § 1607 — Theft of Services
• § 1608 — Theft by Failure to Make Required Disposition of Funds Received
• § 1609 — Theft of Utility Services
• § 1701 — Forgery
• § 1702 — Possession of Forged Writing or Forgery Device
• § 1703 — Fraudulent Destruction, Removal or Concealment of Recordable Instruments
• § 1704 — Misuse of Financial Instruments
• § 1705 — Deceptive Business Practices
• § 1706 — Receiving Deposits in a Financial Institution
• § 1707 — Counterfeiting
• § 1721 — Definitions
• § 1722 — Identity Theft
• § 1723 — Aggravated Identity Theft
• § 1724 — Civil Remedies
• § 1725 — Offender's Interest in the Property
• § 1726 — Mandate
• § 1801 — Burglary
• § 1802 — Arson and Related Offenses
• § 1803 — Criminal Mischief
• § 1804 — Criminal Trespass
• § 1805 — Vandalism
• § 1901 — Definitions
• § 1902 — Counterfeiting of Registered Trademarks
• § 1903 — Using or Trafficking Counterfeit Goods or Services
• § 1904 — Enforcement
• § 1905 — Aiding and Abetting the Trafficking of Counterfeit Goods
• § 1906 — Restitution
• § 1907 — Sale or Lease of Real Property
• § 201 — Principals
• § 202 — Accessory After the Fact
• § 2101 — Short Title
• § 2102 — Definitions
• § 2111 — Reports and Recommendations by Director to Legislature; Amendment of Schedule by Legislature
• § 2112 — Nomenclature
• § 2113 — Schedule I: Criteria for Classification
• § 2114 — Schedule I: Controlled Substances Included
• § 2115 — Schedule II: Criteria for Classification
• § 2116 — Schedule II: Controlled Substances Included
• § 2117 — Schedule III: Criteria for Classification
• § 2118 — Schedule III: Controlled Substances Included
• § 2119 — Schedule IV: Criteria for Classification
• § 2120 — Schedule IV: Controlled Substances Included
• § 2121 — Schedule V: Criteria for Classification
• § 2122 — Schedule V: Controlled Substances Included
• § 2123 — Annual Revision and Republication of Schedules
• § 2131 — Authority of Director: Rules and Regulations
• § 2132 — Registration: Required; Exceptions
• § 2133 — Registration: Criteria for Granting
• § 2134 — Registration: Revocation or Suspension; Grounds
• § 2135 — Registration: Revocation or Suspension; Notice and Hearing
• § 2136 — Registration: Records
• § 2137 — Order Forms for Substances on Schedules I or II
• § 2138 — Prescriptions
• § 2139 — Opioid Overdose Reversal Medication – Standing Order Permitted
• § 2141 — Trafficking Offenses; Penalties
• § 2142 — Possession; Penalties
• § 2143 — Commercial Offenses; Penalties
• § 2144 — Fraud Offenses; Manufacture and Distribution; Penalties
• § 2145 — Attempts and Conspiracies
• § 2146 — Additional Penalties
• § 2147 — Distribution to Persons Under 18
• § 2148 — Conditional Discharge for First Offense Possession
• § 2149 — No Bar to Prosecution
• § 2150 — Forfeitures
• § 2151 — Impoundment
• § 2201 — Short Title.[Repealed.]
• § 2202 — Manufacture, Sale or Possession of Firearms and Dangerous Devices.[Repealed.]
• § 2203 — Exemptions from Provisions of Article.[Repealed.]
• § 2204 — Identification Cards.[Repealed.]
• § 2205 — Identification Card Prerequisite to Purchase, Possession and Use; Prima Facie Evidence of Possession.[Repealed.]
• § 2206 — Carrying Firearms.[Repealed.]
• § 2207 — New Residents, Temporary Residents and Visitors to the Commonwealth.[Repealed.]
• § 2208 — Law Enforcement Officers.[Repealed.]
• § 2209 — Licenses for Transfer.[Repealed.]
• § 2210 — Licenses for Transfer: Issuance and Renewal of Dealer's License.[Repealed.]
• § 2211 — Licenses for Transfer: Display; Conduct of Dealer's business.[Repealed.]
• § 2212 — Records and Reports by Dealers.[Repealed.]
• § 2213 — Repair of Firearms.[Repealed.]
• § 2214 — Transfer or Sale of Ammunition.[Repealed.]
• § 2215 — Private Sales or Transfers.[Repealed.]
• § 2216 — Receipt or Use as Security.[Repealed.]
• § 2217 — Manufacturers and Wholesalers.[Repealed.]
• § 2218 — Registry of Firearms and Ammunition.[Repealed.]
• § 2219 — Cancellation, Denial, Suspension and Revocation of Licenses.[Repealed.]
• § 2220 — Shipment and Delivery of Firearms, Dangerous Devices and Ammunition.[Repealed.]
• § 2221 — Loss, Destruction or Theft of Firearms, Dangerous Devices.[Repealed.]
• § 2222 — Prohibited Acts.[Repealed.]
• § 2223 — Forfeiture of Unlawful Items.[Repealed.]
• § 2224 — Closing of Establishments During Emergencies.[Repealed.]
• § 2225 — Registration of Weapons Possessed on Effective Date of Article.[Repealed.]
• § 2226 — Surrender of and Compensation for Weapons Held on Effective Date by Ineligible Persons.[Repealed.]
• § 2227 — Local Laws.[Repealed.]
• § 2228 — Authority of the Department of Public Safety to Promulgate Regulations.[Repealed.]
• § 2229 — Fees for Licenses and Identification Cards.[Repealed.]
• § 2230 — Penalties.[Repealed.]
• § 2251 — Purpose
• § 2252 — Definitions
• § 2253 — License Required
• § 2254 — Terms
• § 2255 — License Fee
• § 2256 — Restrictions on Shooting Galleries and Shooting Ranges
• § 2257 — Restrictions on Shooting Range(s)
• § 2258 — Penalty
• § 2271 — Title
• § 2272 — Civil Liability
• § 2273 — Criminal Liability
• § 2301 — Importation of Contraband
• § 2302 — Enforcement
• § 2303 — Forfeiture
• § 2304 — Jurisdiction
• § 2305 — Tampering Prohibited
• § 2306 — Declaring of Export of Currency
• § 2401 — Definitions
• § 2402 — Prohibited Acts
• § 2403 — Presumptions and Defenses
• § 2404 — Penalties and Procedures
• § 2405 — Exemptions
• § 251 — Defenses: Generally
• § 252 — Defenses: Mental Illness
• § 253 — Defenses: Infancy
• § 254 — Defenses: Overdose
• § 301 — Attempts
• § 302 — Solicitation
• § 303 — Conspiracy
• § 304 — Penalties for Attempt, Solicitation, and Conspiracy
• § 3101 — Disturbing the Peace
• § 3102 — Riot
• § 3103 — Bigamy
• § 3104 — Nuisance
• § 3105 — Duty to Report Wounds or Deaths
• § 3106 — Littering. [Repealed by PL 6-37.]
• § 3107 — Fireworks Control
• § 3108 — Excavation for or Removal of Human Remains
• § 3109 — Use of Potassium Cyanide
• § 3110 — Use or Possession of Tobacco by Minors
• § 3111 — Sale by a Dealer of Motor Vehicle Not Conforming to Federal Safety Standards
• § 3112 — Terroristic Threatening
• § 3113 — Loitering Outside a Business Establishment on a Public Thoroughfare or Tourist Site is Prohibited
• § 3114 — Operating a Vehicle for Rent or Hire Without a Taxicab Driver's License or Taxicab Registration Card. [Repealed]
• § 3115 — Unauthorized Practice of Law
• § 3116 — Criminal Electronic Impersonation
• § 3117 — Unlawful Tattooing of Minors
• § 3118 — Theft of Pet
• § 3119 — Disorderly Conduct & Public Intoxication Prohibited
• § 3151 — Legislative Intent
• § 3152 — Legislative Findings
• § 3153 — Exemption from Federal Law
• § 3154 — Definitions
• § 3155 — Gambling Activities Prohibited
• § 3156 — Exemptions: General Exemptions
• § 3157 — Exemptions: Nonprofit Organizations. [Expired by PL 3-73.]
• § 3158 — Refunds of License Fees or Taxes
• § 3159 — Criminal Penalties
• § 3160 — Wearing Mask, Hood, or Other Device on Licensed Property
• § 3161 — Gambling Exemption Authorized
• § 3162 — Exemption Procedure
• § 3163 — Extent of Exemption
• § 3164 — Compensation Restriction
• § 3165 — Penalties
• § 3166 — Rules and Regulations
• § 3171 — Definitions
• § 3172 — Prohibition of Smoking in Government Facilities
• § 3173 — Prohibition of Smoking in Public Places
• § 3174 — Prohibition of Smoking in Places of Employment
• § 3175 — Prohibition of Smoking on Property of the Public Schools System
• § 3176 — Prohibition of Smoking in Vehicles When Minors are Present
• § 3177 — Reasonable Distance
• § 3178 — Where Smoking Not Regulated
• § 3179 — Declaration of Establishment as Non-Smoking
• § 3180 — Posting of Signs
• § 3181 — Non-Retaliation
• § 3182 — Enforcement
• § 3183 — Violations and Penalties
• § 3184 — Public Education
• § 3185 — Governmental Agency Cooperation
• § 3186 — Prohibition of the Use of Cigarettes or Tobacco Products as Prizes
• § 3187 — Disposition of Fines
• § 3188 — Other Applicable Law
• § 3191 — Definitions
• § 3192 — Cruelty to Animals; First Degree
• § 3193 — Cruelty to Animals; Second Degree
• § 3194 — Additional Penalties; Education; Counseling; Animal Ownership Prohibition
• § 3195 — Animal Seizure, Court Hearing, and Disposition
• § 3196 — Animal Overpopulation Control
• § 3197 — Animal Cruelty; Exemptions
• § 3198 — Disposition of Fines and Fees
• § 3201 — Bribery
• § 3202 — Misconduct in Public Office
• § 3203 — Escape
• § 3204 — Rescue of Prisoner
• § 3205 — Promoting Major or Minor Prison Contraband
• § 3301 — Compounding a Crime