(a) No liability shall be incurred by the government of Guam, including the Department of Agriculture, any mayor, municipal employee, and custodial caretaker, private person, contractor, volunteer, or any authorized agent acting in good faith in carrying out the provisions of this Article. (b) Liability protections under this Section shall apply to activities including, but not limited to: (1) seizure; (2) transportation; (3) temporary custodial care; (4) veterinary treatment; and (5) lawful disposition of estrays. (c) The protections of this Section shall not apply in cases involving gross negligence, reckless misconduct, or intentional harm. SOURCE: GC § 12191. Amended by P.L. 38-143:11 (Oct. 13, 2026). 2026 NOTE: P.L. 38-143:13 states: “The Department of Agriculture shall promulgate all rules and regulations necessary to implement this Act no later than one-hundred eighty (180) days following enactment. Pending the
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promulgation of rules and regulations, the Department may establish interim policies and procedures consistent with this Act.”