Title 10 — Health and Safety

The Legislature finds that: (1) Residents of Guam are being constantly exposed to a large number of dangerous chemical substances and mixtures; (2) Among the many chemical substances and mixtures which are being developed and produced, there are some whose manufacture, processing…

It is declared to be the policy of Guam that: (a) The statutory and common law of Guam shall facilitate the compensation of those exposed to certain chemical substances and mixtures; (b) Persons exposed to toxic substances shall be entitled to compensation for all damages arising…

As used in this Chapter, the following terms are defined to mean: (1) Toxic substances shall mean polychlorinated biphenols, dioxins, furans or halogenated chlorofluoroalkanes. (2) Exposure shall mean any contact from any source with skin, eyes, ears, hair or other part of the hu…

(1) Any person who has been exposed to toxic substances at a level above federally permitted levels of exposure shall be entitled to bring an action for damage against: (a) The manufacturer of the toxic substances or any person who incorporates a toxic substance in the manufactur…

This Chapter shall apply to all claims which are not reduced to final judgment as of the effective date of this Chapter. SOURCE: Added by P.L. 20-182:1.

If any provision of this Chapter, or the application of any provision of this Chapter to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances and the remainder of this Chapter shall not be affected thereby." SOURCE: Added by P.L. 2…

This Chapter may be cited as the Toxic Substance Exposure Compensation Act of 1990 . SOURCE: Added by P.L. 20-182:1. ---------- COL120106 COL120106