Guam § 17102 - Definitions.

Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 17102 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 17102. Definitions.

As used in this Chapter:

COL120106

(a) Agency means any department, agency or instrumentality of the

government.

(b) Person means any individual, partnership, corporation, or

association.

(c) Displaced Person means any person who, on or after the effective

date of this Chapter, moves from real property, or moves his personal

property from real property, as a result of the acquisition of such real

property, in whole or in part, or as a result of the written order of the

acquiring agency to vacate real property, for a program or project

undertaken by an agency; and solely for the purposes of § 17103(a) and (b)

and § 17106 of this Chapter, as a result of the acquisition of or as the result

of the written order of the acquiring agency to vacate other real property, on

which such person conducts a business or farm operation, for such program

or project.

(d) Nonprofit Organization means a nonprofit organization as defined

in '501 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.

(e) Business means any lawful activity, excepting a farm operation,

conducted primarily:

(1) for the purchase, sale, lease and rental of personal and real

property, and for manufacture, processing, or marketing of products,

commodities, or any other personal property;

(2) for the sale of services to the public;

(3) by a nonprofit organization; or

(4) solely for the purposes of § 17103(a) of this Chapter, for

assisting in the purchase, sale, resale, manufacture, processing, or

marketing of products, commodities, personal property, or services by

the erection and maintenance of an outdoor advertising display or

displays, whether or not such display or displays are located on the

premises on which any of the above activities are conducted.

(f) Farm Operation means any activity conducted solely or primarily

for the production of one or more agricultural products or commodities,

including timber, for sale or home use, and customarily producing such

products or commodities, in sufficient quantity to be capable of contributing

materially to the operator's support.

Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 17102

What does Guam Code Annotated § 17102 cover?

Section 17102 ("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.

How do I cite Guam § 17102?

A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 17102" (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 § 17102 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.

Sources & Verification

Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Guam.