Guam § 16504 - Filing of Voter’s Argument for Initiative or Referendum.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 16504 — Filing of Voter’s Argument for Initiative or Referendum., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16504. Filing of Voter’s Argument for Initiative or Referendum.
Any voter or group of voters may, no less than forty-five (45) days prior
to the election at which the measure is to be presented to the voters, prepare
and file with the Election Commission an argument for or against any
initiative or referendum measure or legislative submission. The argument
shall not exceed five hundred (500) words in length.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 16504
What does Guam Code Annotated § 16504 cover?
Section 16504 ("Filing of Voter’s Argument for Initiative or Referendum.") 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 § 16504?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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