Subchapter III of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Pohnpei State Code - Control and use of Mangrove and Upland Forests

SUBCHAPTER III Control and use of Mangrove and Upland Forests 26 PC 4-120. Delegation of authority. All rights, title, and interest in the mangrove and upland forests in Pohnpei now in the public domain are and shall remain in the government of the state of Pohnpei. Subject to the guidance of the Governor, the immediate supervision and control of the forests within each local jurisdiction is delegated to the chief executive of the local government wherein the forests lie. Source: PDC §11-202(a), 3/71 26 PC 4-121. Authorization of ordinances. Local councils are hereby authorized to enact ordinances providing for the regulation, control, and taxation of mangrove and upland forests within each local jurisdiction. Such ordinances shall be subject to veto by the Governor. This authorization shall include the establishment of areas where mangrove or upland trees may be cut, removed or used by private persons or businesses, the issuing of permits and permit fees for the cutting of trees, and the establishment of excise taxes and other charges within the power of the local governments as authorized by the Legislature. Source: PDC §11-202(b), 3/71 26 PC 4-122. Disposition of revenues. Revenues from cutting and use of trees from the forests in the public domain will accrue to the treasury of the local government wherein the mangrove or upland forests lie. Source: PDC §11-202(c), 3/71 26 PC 4-123. Penalties. Local councils are hereby authorized to establish such penalties for violations of ordinances regulating or taxing the use or sale of mangrove or upland trees as is within their powers. Source: PDC §11-202(d), 3/71