(a) Government of Guam Buildings and Structures. All government of Guam buildings and structures shall contain elements of either Guam history or of Chamorro artistry costing up to a maximum of three percent (3%) of the aggregate of the architectural and engineering, the construction or the renovation budgets therefore. (1) Such elements may be made part of the internal or external physical structure of the building or structure and may be within the main part of the building or structure or separated from the main part. In complying with the provisions of this Section, a contractor for the government agency constructing the building or structure may consult with CAHA as to the various types of Chamorro or historic Guam artistic elements. (2) The Department of Public Works (Department) shall monitor noncompliance with this Section during its plans approval process, unless such plans are exempted in accordance with Subsection (b) of this Section. If the Department determines that a non-exempted project does not comply with this Section, it shall refuse to issue either a building permit or an occupancy permit (as the case requires) for such project until compliance. (b) Exceptions to Applicability. Buildings and structures constructed for use as shelters for utility facilities, or utility operations, are not subject to Subsection (a) of this Section. (c) Compliance. Government of Guam agencies found in non-compliance of this Section shall be given up to one (1) fiscal year to comply. CAHA shall ensure compliance with this Section. (d) Government Leased Spaces. Government of Guam agencies leasing spaces are not exempt from this Section, and if found in non-compliance will be given up to one (1) fiscal year to comply. CAHA shall ensure compliance with this Section. SOURCE: Added as 5 GCA § 80115 by P.L. 22-071:2 (Jan. 19, 1994). Recodified to this section by the Compiler. Amended by P.L. 31-118:2 (Sept. 30, 2011). 2017 NOTE: Subitem designations added in subsection (a) pursuant to the authority of 1 GCA § 1606. NOTE: The Legislative Intent, enacted by § 1 of P.L. 22-071, states: The Legislature is aware of the increasing number of government buildings and structures being constructed or renovated which contain little or no historical Chamorro structural elements. In order to preserve and enhance the Chamorro culture, the Legislature finds a need to insure that government buildings contain elements of Chamorro artistry or of Guam history, and finds that making such elements part of government buildings would enhance the unique beauty of Guam, as well as improve the appearance and image of the island as a tourist destination.
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