Title 10, Health and Safety

No person may practice as an anesthesiologist assistant on Guam who is not licensed by the Board. This Article, however, shall not be construed to prohibit a student in an anesthesiologist assistant program from performing duties or functions assigned by his instructors, who is w…

An anesthesiologist assistant shall only be able to select and administer any form of anesthetic by delegation while under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist licensed by the Board, and may select and administer any licensed drug solely by delegation and pursuant to the…

This Act shall be known and shall be cited as the “The Joaquin (KC) Concepcion, II Compassionate Cannabis Use Act of 2013.” SOURCE: Added by P.L. 32-237 (Feb. 21, 2015). Amended by P.L. 33-220:2 (Dec. 17, 2016).

The purpose of this Act is to allow the beneficial use of medical cannabis in a regulated system for alleviating symptoms caused by debilitating medical conditions and their medical treatments. SOURCE: Added by P.L. 32-237 (Feb. 21, 2015). Amended by P.L. 33-220:2 (Dec. 17, 2016)…

As used in this Act: (a) “Allowable amount” means (1) an amount of cannabis, in any form approved by the DPHSS, possessed by a qualified patient or collectively possessed by a qualified patient and the qualified patient’s primary caregiver to be no more than reasonably necessary …

(a) A qualified patient is presumed to be engaged in the medical use of cannabis and shall not be subject to arrest, prosecution, or penalty in any manner for the possession of or the medical use of cannabis if the qualified patient possesses a quantity of cannabis that does not …

Penalties. (a) Participation in the medical use of cannabis by a qualified patient, or primary caregiver, patient’s designated caregiver, or multiple patients’ designated caregiver does not relieve the qualified patient or primary caregiver from: (1) criminal prosecution or civil…

(a) [No text] (1) There shall be established within the Department of Public Health and Social Services a Medical Cannabis Regulation Commission (Commission) consisting of eleven (11) members. Commission members shall serve for a term of four (4) years. Appointments to fill vacan…

(a) The DPHSS shall govern the manner in which it will consider applications for registry identification cards and for the renewal of identification cards for qualified patients, primary caregivers, responsible officials, and designated couriers. (b) Notwithstanding any other pro…

(a) Licenses for medical cannabis businesses are non-transferable. (b) All licensed medical cannabis businesses permitted in this Act shall retain at least fifty-one percent (51%) ownership by legal residents of Guam who have maintained continuous legal residential address or add…

(a) Registry Identification Card: (1) Qualified Patient: $15; (2) Primary Caregiver: $100; (3) Responsible Official: $1,000; (4) Designated Courier: $200. (b) Annual Registry Identification Card Renewal: (1) Qualified Patient: $10; (2) Primary Caregiver: $75; (3) Responsible Offi…

The DPHSS shall govern the manner in which applications for a medical cannabis business license will be considered according to the following: (a) Within thirty (30) days of the passage of this Act, the DPHSS shall accept applications for proposed medical cannabis licenses on a f…

(a) The DPHSS shall govern the manner in which applications for a Medical Cannabis Permit to Operate will be considered. The DPHSS shall inspect the facilities of a licensed medical cannabis business prior to issuing a Permit to Operate. The Permit to Operate must be displayed in…

(a) Each facility will comply with all local building, health, fire, and zoning requirements and other applicable requirements and shall not be in violation of Guam’s building and zoning laws. (b) All licensed medical cannabis businesses that prepare, package, store, sell, distri…

To reduce contamination of cannabis products, all cannabis products shall be stored and displayed in inconspicuous air-tight and tamper proof containers. If applicable, the product may be stored in child-proof containers. Storage and display areas must maintain relative humidity …

(a) Medical cannabis, prepared medical cannabis, and medical cannabis product shall only be transported by designated couriers of a licensed medical cannabis business, a qualified patient, a qualified patient’s primary caregiver, or a qualified patient’s legal guardian. (b) The d…

Labels and packages of prepared medical cannabis product shall meet the following requirements: (a) Medical cannabis packages and labels shall not be made to be attractive to children, to include cartoons; symbols or celebrities that are commonly used to market products to minors…

(a) The DPHSS shall establish standard operating procedures for inspecting a licensed medical cannabis business facility. (b) Authorized members of the DPHSS or law enforcement, the Guam Fire Department, or Department of Public Works may conduct inspections as needed during busin…

(a) All licenses and Permits to Operate are valid for a term of one (1) year from the issue date. The DPHSS shall accept applications to renew on a form prescribed by the DPHSS. All applications or annual renewals for a license or Permit to Operate must be submitted to the DPHSS …

(a) The DPHSS may suspend the Permit to Operate of any licensed cannabis business that is found to be in violation of this Act. The DPHSS shall provide a written notice to the licensed medical cannabis business that includes the specific reason or reasons for the revocation and t…

All sales or transfers of medical cannabis, prepared medical cannabis, and medical cannabis product from licensed medical cannabis business to licensed medical cannabis business shall be tracked via a DPHSS prescribed chain of custody form to include, but not be limited to: (a) C…

Any loss of medical cannabis, prepared medical cannabis, or medical cannabis product over one (1) ounce due to theft or natural disaster shall be reported to the DPHSS and the Guam Police Department within twenty-four (24) hours, along with the associated Chain of Custody forms f…

(a) The DPHSS shall establish rules for destroying, disposing, and reporting the disposal of medical cannabis, prepared medical cannabis, and medical cannabis product. No destruction shall occur in public or in a manner that will expose the public unknowingly to cannabis. If nece…

(a) The licensed medical cannabis business shall report to the DPHSS of its intent to cease business operations before the expiration of the medical cannabis business’ license or permit to operate. (b) The licensed medical cannabis business shall provide written notification to t…

(a) There is established a non-lapsing revolving fund, hereafter referred to as the “Compassionate Cannabis Use Fund” (Fund), which shall be maintained separate and apart from any other fund of the government of Guam, and shall be administered by the Department of Public Health a…

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, rule, or regulation, registry cards for qualified patients shall be optional. A written recommendation shall be a valid endorsement for participation in the medical cannabis program. The registration of medical cannabis business employe…

(a) The DPHSS shall create and maintain a confidential database for the consistent and accurate online tracking of the provisions of this Act. The DPHSS shall use best available practices to ensure the confidentiality of a qualified patient’s status and records from the general p…

(a) Practitioners who provide a written certification for a qualified patient to use medical cannabis will transmit the written certification to the DPHSS via fax, secure e-mail, or courier within twenty-four (24) hours after certifying the qualified patient. (b) The qualified pa…

(a) The DPHSS shall provide medical cannabis dispensaries with the means to electronically verify the valid status and expiration date of a qualified patient’s written certification or a qualified patient’s primary caregiver’s registration via the confidential database to ensure …

(a) The DPHSS shall license one (1) or more independent medical cannabis testing laboratories to laboratory test medical cannabis, prepared medical cannabis, and medical cannabis products that are to be sold on Guam for medical use. A licensed testing laboratory shall be complete…

All records required in this Act shall be confidential and shall be kept by a licensed medical cannabis business for a period of at least five (5) years. Upon reasonable notice, the Director of the Department of Public Health and Social Service may request access to a licensed me…

(a) Upon written certification as provided by § 122526 of this Article and the completion of the requirements in § 122530(c) of this Article, the Department shall issue a permit for a qualified patient or a patient’s designated caregiver to cultivate cannabis at home if there is …

This Act shall be called the “Responsible Cannabis User Employment Protection Act.”

(a) It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a person in hiring, or any term or condition of employment, or otherwise penalizing a person, if the discrimination is based upon any of the following: COL 2026-06-10 (1) the person’s use of cannabis off the job and away …

In order to strengthen access to health care, and in recognition of the advances in the delivery of health care, the member states of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact have allied in common purpose to develop a comprehensive process that complements the existing licensing …

In this Compact: (a) “Bylaws” means those bylaws established by the Interstate Commission pursuant to § 122A011 for its governance, or for directing and controlling its actions and conduct. (b) “Commissioner” means the voting representative appointed by each member board pursuant…

(a) A physician must meet the eligibility requirements as defined in § 122A02(k) to receive an expedited license under the terms and provisions of the Compact. (b) A physician who does not meet the requirements of § 122A02(k) may obtain a license to practice medicine in a member …

(a) A physician shall designate a member state as the state of principal license for purposes of registration for expedited licensure through the Compact if the physician possesses a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in that state, and the state is: (1) the state…

(a) A physician seeking licensure through the Compact shall file an application for an expedited license with the member board of the state selected by the physician as the state of principal license. (b) Upon receipt of an application for an expedited license, the member board w…

(a) A member state issuing an expedited license authorizing the practice of medicine in that state may impose a fee for a license issued or renewed through the Compact. (b) The Interstate Commission is authorized to develop rules regarding fees for expedited licenses.

(a) A physician seeking to renew an expedited license granted in a member state shall complete a renewal process with the Interstate Commission if the physician: (1) maintains a full and unrestricted license in a state of principal license; (2) has not been convicted, received ad…

(a) The Interstate Commission shall establish a database of all physicians licensed, or who have applied for licensure, under § 122A05. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, member boards shall report to the Interstate Commission any public action or complaints against …

(a) Licensure and disciplinary records of physicians are deemed investigative. (b) In addition to the authority granted to a member board by its respective Medical Practice Act or other applicable state law, a member board may participate with other member boards in joint investi…

(a) Any disciplinary action taken by any member board against a physician licensed through the Compact shall be deemed unprofessional conduct which may be subject to discipline by other member boards, in addition to any violation of the Medical Practice Act or regulations in that…

(a) The member states hereby create the “Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission.” (b) The purpose of the Interstate Commission is the administration of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, which is a discretionary state function. (c) The Interstate Commission shall …

The Interstate Commission shall have the duty and power to: (a) Oversee and maintain the administration of the Compact; (b) Promulgate rules which shall be binding to the extent and in the manner provided for in the Compact; (c) Issue, upon the request of a member state or member…