Guam § 1202 - Acknowledgment and Declaration of Intent.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 1202 — Acknowledgment and Declaration of Intent., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1202. Acknowledgment and Declaration of Intent.
The government of Guam hereby acknowledges that the
provisions of the Act of Congress of December 29, 1970, as now
in effect or as hereafter amended, referred to as the Williams-
Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-596)
are applicable to Guam and declares that the government of Guam
shall observe and comply with the requirements of said Act. It is
the intent of the Legislature that Guam shall, in accordance with §
18(b) of said Act, assume responsibility for development and
enforcement within Guam of Occupational Safety and Health
standards relating to any Occupational Safety and Health issue
with respect to which a Federal standard has been promulgated;
and to assume responsibility for development and enforcement
over any occupational safety and health issue with respect to
which no Federal standard is in effect under section 6 of Public
Law 91-596. This Act shall apply with respect to employment
performed in a work place in Guam. Nothing in this Act shall
apply to working conditions of employees with respect to which
other Federal agencies, and territorial agencies acting under § 274
of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2021),
exercise statutory authority to prescribe or enforce standards or
regulations affecting occupational safety or health. the Director
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shall within three (3) years after the effective date of this Act,
report to the Legislature his recommendations for legislation to
avoid unnecessary duplication and to achieve coordination
between this Act and other Federal laws or territorial laws. This
Act will take effect immediately upon approval of Guam’s 18(b)
plan and shall apply with respect to employment performed in a
work place in Guam.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 1202
What does Guam Code Annotated § 1202 cover?
Section 1202 ("Acknowledgment and Declaration of Intent.") 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 § 1202?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 1202" (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 § 1202 apply to my situation?
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