Title 1, General Provisions

A person commits a petty misdemeanor if, with intent to prevent the issuance of any license or permit as authorized in § 1013.1(b), he does any act tending to obstruct or interfere with the issuance of any license or permit for the operation of the Liberation Day Carnival as set …

The term “obstruction” as used in § 1013.4 of Title 1, GCA, shall mean the refusal of any government official or employee to issue a license or permit when the applicant qualifies for the permit or license as prescribed by law. SOURCE: Added by P.L. 17-014:5 (June 27, 1983).

The Guam Island Fair Committee shall ensure: (a) that there is an open bidding process for all projects, goods, services, or activities that involve Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) or more, pursuant to Guam procurement law; (b) that there are at least three (3) price quotes fo…

The Guam Island Fair Committee shall ensure the official Broadcast Media Partner for the live coverage of the Liberation Day Parade shall be PBS Guam (KGTF-TV12). COL 2026-04-23 SOURCE: Added by P.L. 31-025:5 (Apr. 18, 2011).

(a) The month of April of each year shall be known as “Guam Youth Month.” I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan annually shall issue a proclamation calling upon the people of Guam to observe Guam Youth Week within Guam Youth Month with appropriate ceremonies and festivities expressive o…

September 28 of each year shall be known as, “Teacher’s Appreciation Day,” and is made a special holiday in Guam in commemoration of the services rendered to the teachers of Guam to the children of Guam. I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation an…

The last Saturday in March in each year and the Sunday immediately following shall be known as Farmers’ Appreciation Days, and are hereby declared a special holiday in Guam in commemoration of the accomplishments of the farmers of Guam. I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi shall issue a proclam…

The first Monday in January of every fourth year, beginning with January 1971, is a designated Gubernatorial Inauguration Day, on which day I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan and I Sigundo Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan elected in the general election preceding such day shall be sworn …

In those years when the opening of a new legislature falls on the same day as does the inauguration of a governor, the inauguration ceremonies of I Liheslatura shall be coordinated with I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi- elect’s Transition Committee so that there is no conflict between the t…

The second Sunday in August of each year shall be known as Gold Star Mothers’ Day, and is made a special holiday to be observed throughout Guam to commemorate the mothers of those men and women who gave their lives to their country while serving with the Armed Forces of the Unite…

(a) The third week of April of each year is hereby designated as “Earth Week,” a week to review and assess environmental progress and to determine what further steps must be taken, to continue an island- wide effort of education on environmental problems, and to renew the commitm…

The first week of June in each year shall be known as “Atbot de Fuego (Flame Tree)” and “Arbor Day” Week in commemoration of the natural beauty of the flame trees of Guam. I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi COL 2026-04-23 is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the pe…

There shall be and is hereby adopted an official Guam flower which shall be the local flower known as “Puti Tai Nobio.” SOURCE: GC § 123, added by P.L. 9-222:1 (Aug. 7, 1968). 2024 NOTE: Reference to “Territorial” replaced with “Guam” pursuant to 1 GCA § 420.

The local bird known as the Ko’ko’, or Guam Rail, (Gallirallus owstoni) is hereby declared to be the official bird of Guam. SOURCE: GC § 125, added by P.L. 10-052:1 (June 26, 1969). Repealed and reenacted by P.L. 25-155:2 (July 11, 2000).

The local tree known as the Ifit (Intsia Bijuga) is the official tree of Guam. SOURCE: GC § 124, added by P.L. 10-026:1 (Mar. 7, 1969). 2024 NOTE: Reference to “Territorial” omitted pursuant to 1 GCA § 420. CROSS REFERENCE: P.L. 13-083:1 (Oct. 27, 1975) (protects endangered and t…

(a) The first Monday of March in each year shall be known as Guam History and CHamoru Heritage Day and is hereby made a legal holiday in Guam in commemoration of the discovery of Guam by Europeans. I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi is authorized and requested to issue annually a proclamation…

(a) There shall be a Marianas Fishing Derby held annually, which event shall be promoted as a tourist attraction for visitors to Guam and as an outdoor recreational activity for the people of Guam. The Governor shall appoint a Marianas Fishing Derby Committee composed of fisherme…

Each year, I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi is authorized and requested to publicly proclaim the second Saturday and Sunday of April as White Cane Safety Days. I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi shall issue a proclamation in which: (a) Comments are made upon the significance of White Cane Safety Days; (…

The fourth Sunday of April in each year shall be known as Children and Youth Sunday and is made a special day during which people of Guam will consider the needs and accomplishments of the children and youth of Guam. I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan shall issue a proclamation calli…

The Sunday following Children and Youth Sunday in each year shall be known as “Family Sunday.” Family Sunday is made a special day in which the people of Guam would consider the value and importance of the family. I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan shall issue a proclamation calling …

The various Municipal Planning Councils of Guam may adopt official municipal flowers for their respective villages. The Chairmen of the Municipal Planning Councils, by resolution duly adopted, shall notify the Compiler of Laws of the selection of the flower. The Compiler of Laws …

The various Municipal Planning Councils of Guam may adopt an official municipal flag which depicts the history and culture of the respective village. The Chairmen of the Municipal Planning Councils shall notify the Compiler of Laws of the selection and description of the flag. Th…

(a) The month of May each year shall be known as “Senior Citizens Month.” I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan shall issue annually a proclamation calling upon the people of Guam to observe Senior Citizens Month with appropriate ceremonies and festivities expressive of the public senti…

(a) Annually, I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan shall issue a proclamation calling upon the people of Guam to observe a Guam-Micronesia Island Fair and Guam Ko’Ko’ Road Race, which shall be held at the discretion of the Guam Visitors Bureau. (b) The Guam Visitors Bureau shall be the…

The first Saturday in October of each year shall be known as Guam National Guard Day in recognition of the services rendered by members of the National Guard to the people of Guam. I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation annually calling upon the…

The Guam Hymn, composed by Dr. Ramon M. Sablan, is hereby adopted as the official Guam anthem, and the Chamorro version by Lagrimas Untalan and the English version by Dr. Sablan are hereby officially adopted as follows: COL 2026-04-23 Fanohge Chamorro Verse 1: Fanohge Chamorro pu…

(a) In addition to the National Family Violence Awareness Month observed each October, the last week of September of each year is hereby designated as “Family Violence Prevention Week,” a week to reflect, review and assess Guam’s progress as a community as a whole towards prevent…

(a) August of each year is hereby designated as “Breastfeeding Awareness Month,” to educate our community and promote the benefits of breastfeeding to infants and mothers. (b) I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan shall issue annually a proclamation calling on all interested parties to …

June 28 of each year shall be known as War Survivor Remembrance Day in recognition of the CHamoru people who endured one of the most tragic and horrific enemy occupations of the 20th Century. I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation annually calli…

May 15 of each year is officially declared as Peace Officers Memorial Day, in commemoration of peace officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi shall issue a proclamation annually calling upon the people of Guam to observe Peace Officers Memorial Day…

The second (2nd) day in September of each year is officially declared as Ha’ånen I Manmanachu Siha Put I Taotao Tåno’ to recognize CHamorus and other members of our community that have advocated for the people of Guåhan. I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi shall issue a proclamation annually c…

June 12 of each year is officially declared as Women Veterans Recognition Day to recognize the role of women in the U.S. Armed Forces and to commemorate their sacrifices and the valor displayed by Guam women veterans. I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi shall issue a proclamation annually call…

(a) February 21 of each year is officially declared as Ha’ånen Hila’ Nåna (Mother Language Day) to promote the preservation, revitalization, and celebration of indigenous languages, with special recognition of the CHamoru language as the native tongue of the people of Guam. (b) I…

(a) The month of November is designated as “Veterans Service Recognition Month” in Guam. (b) Purpose. Veterans Service Recognition Month is established to honor the profound legacy of military service that defines our island community. This month-long observance shall serve to: (…

December 10 of each year is officially declared as Insular Force Guard and Guam Combat Patrol Memorial Day in commemoration of the two hundred and forty- six men who were recruited into the force on the eve of the invasion by Japanese forces. I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi shall issue a p…

In the emergence of the territory of Guam as a viable community, there were exemplary achievements, acts and deeds done by men and women, young and old, indigenous and non-indigenous which contributed to making Guam what it is today. These achievements, acts and deeds, in many ca…

There is hereby established a Guma Onra Commission which shall consist of eleven (11) members all citizens of the United States and residents of the territory of Guam. Each member to be eligible for appointment shall also (1) have resided on Guam for at least five (5) years; (2) …

The meetings of the Commission shall be held at least once a year. Other meetings may be called by the Chairman or upon the affirmative vote of six (6) members. All meetings shall be subject to the Open Government Law.

The affirmative vote of six (6) members of the Commission shall be necessary for the validity of any of its acts.

The members of the Commission shall be compensated Fifty Dollars for each meeting they attend not to exceed two meetings per month. The members shall be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as certified by the Chairman, but …

The Commission shall promulgate reasonable rules and regulations consistent with the laws of the United States and this Territory to govern its own operations and for the purposes of carrying out its duties, powers and responsibilities herein conferred and for the promulgation of…

The Commission shall accept nominations of persons for induction into the Guma Onra who have excelled or made extraordinary and meritorious contributions to Guam in their fields of endeavor from any of the following categories: (a) Medicine and Health; (b) Youth, meaning persons …

Nominations for any of the categories of endeavor stated in § 1306 shall be governed by the following rules: COL120106 (a) Every person nominated shall have made extraordinary and meritorious contributions or achievements towards the development of the Territory. (b) Every person…

(a) Screening. The Commission shall screen the nominating petition and its accompanying data and select not more than three (3) finalists from each category for consideration. It shall require the three (3) finalists from each of the selected categories to appear, as necessary, b…

Subject to budget limitations, the Commission is authorized to employ such staff as necessary to carry out the purpose of this Chapter. Said COL120106 employees shall be hired as classified employees consistent with the rules and regulations adopted by the Commission, provided, h…

In addition to recognizing persons meeting the criteria given in § 1306 of this Chapter, the Commission may recognize those persons whose achievements, acts and deeds have contributed to the development of the Territory as a whole and shall befittingly bestow upon such persons pu…