Guam § 43 - Presumptions.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 43 — Presumptions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43. Presumptions.
If any person:
(a) conceals upon his person or among his belongings,
unpurchased merchandise displayed, held, stored or offered
for sale in a retail mercantile establishment; and
(b) removes that merchandise beyond the last station for
receiving payments for that merchandise in that retail
mercantile establishment, such person shall be presumed to
have possessed, carried away or transferred such
merchandise with the intention of retaining it or with the
intention of depriving the merchant permanently of the
possession, use or benefit of such merchandise without
paying the full retail value of such merchandise.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 43
What does Guam Code Annotated § 43 cover?
Section 43 ("Presumptions.") 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 § 43?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 43 apply to my situation?
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