Use of Explosives Unlawful

It shall be a felony for any person to throw, drop or explode any dynamite or other explosive, or cause to be thrown, dropped or exploded any dynamite or other explosive in any waters of Guam whether done for the purpose of taking fish or not. SOURCE: GC § 12304. Amended by P.L. 37-048:3 (Nov. 10, 2023). 2023 NOTE: Reference to “Territory” omitted pursuant to 1 GCA § 420. COURT DECISIONS: For the extent of the Territory’s jurisdiction over the waters adjacent to Guam see United States v. Borja, 191 F. Supp. 563 (1961). CROSS-REFERENCES: For definitions of the current jurisdiction of the Territory and the United States over areas controlled by the military, see 48 U.S.C.A. § 1704.