American Samoa § 25.2009 - Responsibility of business.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 25.2009 — Responsibility of business., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25.2009. Responsibility of business.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, every owner or operator of a commercial establishment in the Territory shall be responsible for providing and maintaining sufficient and suitable solid waste collection receptacles on his business premises. (b) It shall be the responsibility of every owner or operator of a commercial establishment in the Territory to maintain his business premises and all sidewalks, alleys, curbs, roadway shoulder areas, fence lines, and shorelines immediately adjoining such business premises so as to prevent the accumulation of solid and industrial wastes and debris.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 25.2009
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 25.2009 cover?
Section 25.2009 ("Responsibility of business.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite American Samoa § 25.2009?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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