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GuamBill No. 167-38 (COR)38th Guam Legislature (2025-2026)legislatureWALLET
AN ACT TO AMEND § 34.70 (f) AND § 34.70 (i) OF CHAPTER 34, TITLE 9 GUAM CODE ANNOTATED; RELATIVE TO INCREASING PENALTIES FOR GRAFFITI VIOLATIONS ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY.
Sponsored By: Frank F. Blas Jr. (Republican)
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Parents must pay minors' graffiti fines
If a minor commits graffiti, the parents or legal guardian must pay all fines. The fines are $2,000 for a first offense and $4,000 for later offenses. If they do not pay, the government can place a lien on the parents’ property for the fines and court costs.
Higher fines and jail for graffiti
The law raises penalties for graffiti on public or private property. Fines are $2,000 for a first conviction and $4,000 for each later one. A judge can order up to 180 days in jail, a fine, or both. Any adult convicted must serve at least 120 days in jail.
Stores must post paint warning signs
Stores that sell spray paint or broad‑tipped indelible markers must post a clear warning sign at or near the display. The sign must say that graffiti is a crime and note punishment of up to 180 days in jail and/or a fine up to $4,000. This is a new compliance step for affected retailers.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Frank F. Blas Jr.
Republican • legislature
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
legislature vote • 12/5/2025
Floor Vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Referred to committee
7/3/2025legislatureIntroduced as Bill No. 167-38 (COR)
7/3/2025legislatureEnacted into law
GovernorTransmitted to Governor
legislatureCommittee report filed
legislature
Bill Text
Introduced
7/3/2025
Committee Report
Enrolled (Public Law)
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