Guam § 8218 - Payment of Value: To Vote, Not Vote or Reward for Same.

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§ 8218. Payment of Value: To Vote, Not Vote or Reward for Same.

A person shall not, directly or indirectly, by himself or herself or

through any other person pay, lend or contribute or offer or promise to pay,

lend or contribute, any money or other valuable consideration to or for any

voter, or to or for any other person, to either:

(a) induce a voter to:

(1) vote or refrain from voting at any election;

(2) vote or refrain from voting at any election for any

particular person;

(3) come to the polls at an election; or

(4) remain away from the polls at an election; or

(b) reward a voter for having either:

(1) voted;

(2) refrained from voting;

(3) voted for any particular person;

(4) refrained from voting for any particular person;

(5) come to the polls at an election; or

(6) remain away from the polls at an election.

Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 8218

What does Guam Code Annotated § 8218 cover?

Section 8218 ("Payment of Value: To Vote, Not Vote or Reward for Same.") 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 § 8218?

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Is this the official text of Guam law?

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How does Guam § 8218 apply to my situation?

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