Guam § 103 - Relationship Between this Code and Other Permanent Laws.
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§ 103. Relationship Between this Code and Other Permanent Laws.
(a) The general and permanent laws of Guam shall be:
(1) The Guam Code Annotated shall be the publication of the permanent codes of Guam and the
publications thereof, when certified by the Compiler of Laws, shall be legal evidence of the laws
contained therein;
(2) Electronic publications authorized and certified by the Compiler of Laws shall have the same
validity as paper publications of the same or similar subject matter.
(3) Public Laws, which may be found in the Office of the Governor, the Office of the Speaker of
the Legislature, the Office of Compiler of Laws (commencing with the laws of the 13th Guam
Legislature), and any other location declared an official depository by the laws of Guam. Copies
contained in the above shall be legal evidence of the laws contained therein;
(4) Commencing with the 13th Guam Legislature, the Session Laws as published by the Compiler
of Laws, which publication contains the laws of the stated Legislature, the Resolutions passed by it
and the Executive Orders of the Governor promulgated during its term. The Session Laws shall be
legal evidence of the laws and Executive Orders contained therein;
(5) The Current Laws published by the Compiler of Laws, containing the Laws of Guam and
Executive Orders of the Governor promulgated during the term of the sitting Legislature. The current
edition of the Current Laws shall be legal evidence of the laws and Executive Orders contained therein
and shall continue to be used as a supplement to the Guam Codes Annotated between supplements
thereto;
(b) If there is shown to be a difference, not permitted by this Code, in contents between the Public
Laws described in subsection (3), above, and any of the laws described in subsections (1), (2), (4) and (5)
above, the Public Laws shall take precedence.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 103
What does Guam Code Annotated § 103 cover?
Section 103 ("Relationship Between this Code and Other Permanent Laws.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. 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 Guam § 103?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 103" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Guam official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Guam attorney.
How does Guam § 103 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Guam can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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