Guam § 16102 - Definitions.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 16102 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16102. Definitions.
As used in this Chapter:
(a) Initiative is the power of the voters to propose statutes, and to
adopt or reject them at the polls.
(b) Referendum is the power of the voters to initiate action to
repeal existing statutes or parts of statutes, except statutes calling for
elections or appropriations for usual current expenses of Guam.
(c) Legislative Submission means the power of the voters to
approve or reject legislation which has been referred to them by I
Liheslatura (the Legislature).
(d) Measure refers to the action proposed or question presented on
the initiative, referendum or legislative submission.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 16102
What does Guam Code Annotated § 16102 cover?
Section 16102 ("Definitions.") 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.
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