Guam § 161 - Terms of Order.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 161 — Terms of Order., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 161. Terms of Order.
Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, any order for
the payment of compensation under this Chapter may be made on
such terms as the Commission deems appropriate. Without
limiting the generality of the preceding sentence, the order may
provide for apportionment of the compensation, for the holding of
the compensation or any part thereof in trust, for the payment of
the compensation in a lump sum or periodic installments, and for
the payment of compensation for hospital, medical, funeral and
burial expenses directly to the person who has provided such
services. All such orders shall contain words clearly informing the
claimant that all awards and orders for payments under this
Chapter are subject to the making of an appropriation by I
Liheslatura to pay the claim, except as otherwise provided in
Section 161.95 of this Chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 161
What does Guam Code Annotated § 161 cover?
Section 161 ("Terms of Order.") 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 § 161?
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