Title 9 — Crimes and Corrections

All final determinations, findings and conclusions of the Attorney General under this Act are final and conclusive decisions of the matters involved. Any person aggrieved by such decision may obtain review of the decision in the Superior Court. Findings of fact by the Attorney Ge…

For the purpose of this Article, the term import means, with respect to any article, any bringing in or introduction of any such article into any area on Guam.

(a) Except for a person registered pursuant to § 67.606 of this Act or exempted pursuant to § 67.604 or § 67.605 of this Act, it shall be unlawful and punishable as a felony of the first degree to import into Guam any controlled substance listed in Schedule I or II of this Act or…

(a) It shall be unlawful and punishable as a felony of the first degree to export from Guam any narcotic drug listed in Schedule I, II, III or IV of this Act unless: (1) it is exported to a country which is a party to: (A) the International Opium Convention of 1912 for the Suppre…

Notwithstanding §§ 67.601, 67.602 and 67.605 of this Act: (a) A controlled substance listed in Schedule I of the Act, may: (1) be imported into Guam for transshipment to another country, provided the controlled substance does not remain on Guam for more than seventy-two (72) hour…

(a) It shall be unlawful and punishable as a felony of the first degree for any person to bring or possess on board any vessel or aircraft arriving in or departing from Guam a controlled substance listed in Schedule I or II of this Act, unless such substance or drug is a part of …

(a) The following persons shall not be required to register under the provisions of this Section and may lawfully possess a controlled substance: (1) an agent or employee of any importer or exporter registered under § 67.606 of this Act if such agent or employee is acting in the …

(a) The Attorney General shall register an applicant to import or export a controlled substance listed in Schedule I or II if the Attorney General determines that such registration is consistent with the public interest and with United States obligations under international treat…

It shall be unlawful and punishable, as a felony of the first degree, for any person to manufacture or distribute a controlled substance listed in Schedule I or II of this Act: (a) intending that such substance be unlawfully imported into Guam; or (b) knowing that such substance …

Enforcement Agencies. Unless there is a positive conflict between this Act and the Federal Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act so that the two (2) cannot consistently stand together, the U.S. Congress has provided (21 U.S.C. § 901) that there is no intent on the part of Congres…

This Act applies to violations of law, seizures and forfeiture, injunctive proceedings, administrative proceedings and investigations that occur following the effective date of this Act.

(a) This Act does not affect or abate a prosecution for a violation of law occurring before the effective date of this Act. If the offense being prosecuted is similar to one set out in Article 4, the penalties under Article 4 apply if they are less than those under former law. (b…

Orders issued and rules adopted under any law affected by this Act and in effect on the effective date of this Act and not in conflict with this Act continue in effect until modified, superseded or repealed. Rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred and proceed…

(a) The Attorney General may maintain a civil action against a person who violates § 67.411 to obtain a judgment for damages in an amount equal to the gross income and the value of assets acquired directly or indirectly by the person by reason of violation of § 67.411, together w…

A civil action under this Act must be commenced within seven (7) years after the claim for relief became known or should have become known, excluding any time during which a party is out of Guam or in confinement, or during which criminal proceedings relating to a party are in pr…

This Act may be cited as the “Guam Uniform Controlled Substances Act.”

If any provision of this Act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this Act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of thi…

This Act takes effect thirty (30) days after enactment. ARTICLE 8 SALVIA DIVINORUM 2011 NOTE: Public Law 30-174:1 (July 16, 2010) authorized the Compiler of Laws to codify the foregoing section in the appropriate title of the GCA. The Compiler added a new Article 8 to this chapte…

[Repealed.] SOURCE: Added by P.L. 30-174:2 (July 16, 2010). Repealed by P.L. 31-164:3 (Jan. 4, 2012). ---------- COL 2024-12-05 Appendix A 2019 NOTE: P.L. 35-005:4 (April 4, 2019) stated: “marijuana is hereby declassified as a Schedule I Controlled Substance. Any reference by the…

As used in this chapter: (a) Person means an individual, corporation, business trust, partnership, association, or any other legal entity. (b) Relevant market means the geographical area of actual or potential competition in a line of commerce, all or any part of which is within …

or trade. (1) A contract, combination, or conspiracy between two (2) or more persons in restraint of, or to monopolize, trade or commerce in a relevant market is unlawful; or (2) A contract, agreement, combination or conspiracy which controls or attempts to control the quantity, …

The establishment, maintenance or use of a monopoly, or an attempt or conspiracy to establish a monopoly, of trade or commerce in a relevant market by any person, for the purpose of excluding competition or controlling, fixing, or maintaining prices is unlawful.

Nothing in this chapter forbids the existence and operation of any labor, agricultural, or horticultural organization instituted for the purposes of mutual help, while lawfully carrying out its legitimate objects.

Liability of Participants; Injunctive Relief; Purchasers Relieved from Payment. (a) All contracts and agreements in violation of §§ 69.15 or 69.20 of this chapter shall be void, and any person threatened with injury, or injured in his business or property, directly or indirectly,…

An action for violation of this chapter shall may be brought in the Superior Court of Guam by any person or by the Attorney General in the name of the people of Guam, or, if the District Court of Guam has jurisdiction, it may be brought in the District Court of Guam.

(a)If the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe that a person has information or is in possession, custody, or control of any document or other tangible object relevant to an investigation for a violation of this chapter, the Attorney General may serve upon the person,…

(a) Any person in violation of §§ 69.15 or 69.20 of this chapter is guilty of a felony of the second degree. An indictment must be found or COL120106 information or complaint filed within five (5) years from the date of the violation or from the date of the last overt act committ…

(a) The Attorney General may bring an action for appropriate injunctive relief and civil penalties in the name of the people of Guam for a violation of this chapter. The trier of fact may assess for the benefit of the territory a civil penalty of not more than One Million Dollars…

A final judgment or decree determining that a person has violated §§ 69.15 or 69.20 of this chapter in an action brought by the Attorney General under this chapter, other than a consent judgment or degree entered before any testimony has been taken, is prima facie evidence agains…

(a) An action under this chapter to recover a civil penalty is barred if it is not commenced within four (4) years after the claim for relief accrues. (b) An action under this chapter to recover damages is barred if it is not commenced with four (4) years after the claim for reli…

COL120106 The provisions of this chapter are not exclusive. The remedies specified in this chapter for violation of any section of this chapter or for conduct proscribed by any section of this chapter are cumulative and shall be in violation or conduct provided for in any other l…

If any of the provisions of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect any other provision or application of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to t…

Sections 70.10 through 70.85 of this Article may be cited as the Protecting Animal Welfare and Safety (PAWS) Act or Pugua’s Law. SOURCE: Renamed and amended by P.L. 35-144:2 (Jan. 22, 2021). 2021 NOTE: This provision was formerly entitled “Cruelty to Animals: Defined; Exceptions;…

For the purposes of §§ 70.10 through 70.85 of this Article: (a) Animal means any nonhuman mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, or fish, and is inclusive of, but not limited to, livestock and domestic animals. (b) Caregiving agency means an animal shelter, humane society, or other an…

Piercings; Minors; Violation; Classifica- tion; Anesthesia; Defense; Definition.

(a) A person commits the offense of Animal Neglect if, except as otherwise authorized by § 70.65 of this Article, the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly fails to provide minimum care for an animal in the person’s possession. (b) Animal Neglect is an offense punishable…

It is hereby declared to be the policy of the territory of Guam in the exercise of its police power for the public safety, public health and general welfare to assure equal opportunity to all persons to live in decent housing facilities regardless of race, color, religion, sex or…

When used in this Article: (a) Discrimination or discriminatory housing practice means any difference in treatment based upon race, color, religion, sex or national origin, or any act that is unlawful under this Article; (b) Financial institution includes any person, as defined h…

In connection with any of the transactions set forth in this Section, which affect any housing accommodation on the open market or in connection with any public sale, purchase, rental or lease of any housing accommodation, it shall be unlawful within the Territory for a person, o…

This Article shall not apply to: (a) a religious organization, association or society or any nonprofit institution or organization operating, supervised or controlled by or in conjunction with a religious organization, association or society, which limits the sale, rental or occu…

(a) A person commits the crime of Animal Abuse if, except as otherwise authorized by § 70.65 of this Article, the person intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence: (1) causes physical injury to an animal; (2) causes serious physical injury to an animal; or…

Any person aggrieved by an unlawful practice prohibited by this Article may file a complaint with the Attorney General within thirty (30) days after the aggrieved person becomes aware of the alleged unlawful practice, and in no event shall exceed more than COL 2026-06-10 sixty (6…

Nothing herein contained shall prevent any person from exercising any right or seeking any remedy to which he might otherwise be entitled.

Any person violating any provision of this Article shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a misdemeanor. ---------- ARTICLE 3 THE GUAM SOCIAL HOST ACT AND POSSESSION OF CANNABIS BY PERSONS UNDER TWENTY-ONE (21) YEARS OF AGE SOURCE: Entire Article added as §§ 70.52-70.53 by …

(a) A person commits the crime of Aggravated Animal Abuse if, except as otherwise authorized by § 70.65 of this Article, the person intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence: (1) tortures an animal; or (2) causes the death of an animal under circumstances …

This Article shall be known and may be cited as The Guam Social Host Act. SOURCE: Added as § 70.52 by P.L. 32-001 (Mar. 6, 2013), renumbered to § 70.310 pursuant to the authority of 1 GCA § 1606.

One. (a) No person twenty-one (21) years or older shall knowingly give or otherwise make available any alcoholic beverage or cannabis to a person under the age of twenty-one (21) years. A person violates this Section who gives or otherwise makes available an alcoholic beverage or…

one (21) Years of Age. Any person under twenty-one (21) years of age possessing cannabis shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor and subject to a One Hundred Dollar ($100.00) fine and suspension of their driver’s license for twelve (12) months for the first offense and a Two Hundr…

(a) No person shall cause, sponsor, aid, abet, arrange, hold, or encourage any animal to fight, menace, or injure another animal for the purpose of sport, amusement, or pecuniary gain. This Section does not apply to cockfighting that is authorized by law. (b) For the purposes of …

(a) A person commits the crime of Sexual Assault of an Animal if the person knowingly: (1) touches or contacts, or causes an object or another person to touch or contact, the mouth, anus, or sex organs of an animal or animal carcass for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the s…