Guam § 1110 - Protection of Employee’s Suggestion, Idea, Invention or Design.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 1110 — Protection of Employee’s Suggestion, Idea, Invention or Design., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1110. Protection of Employee’s Suggestion, Idea, Invention or Design.
(a) All suggestions, ideas, inventions or designs will be certified upon receipt, reviewed for originality
and assigned an identification number. Suggestions, ideas, inventions or designs which have been
previously implemented or suggested at other localities, agencies, private or public sectors, are not
considered original ideas and shall not be eligible for cash awards, even though the suggestion, idea,
invention or design has never been submitted or implemented in the government of Guam.
(b) Suggestions, ideas, inventions or designs previously implemented or suggested at other localities,
agencies, private or public, but, with major modification by the suggestor to suit a government of Guam
operation resulting in savings to the government of Guam, may warrant a cash award of not more than three
percent (3%) of the total savings to the government.
(c) An audit shall be conducted by the Chief Public Auditor for regulatory compliance, fairness in
awards, and for any other appropriate reason, at least once every two (2) years or upon request by the
Director of Administration.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 1110
What does Guam Code Annotated § 1110 cover?
Section 1110 ("Protection of Employee’s Suggestion, Idea, Invention or Design.") 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 § 1110?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 1110" (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 § 1110 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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