Guam § 20602 - Definitions.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 20602 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20602. Definitions.
Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth in this Section govern the construction
of this Article.
(a) Records means document, book, paper, photograph, sound recording, or other material,
regardless of physical form or characteristic, made or received pursuant to law or in connection with
the transaction of official business. Library and museum material made or acquired and preserved
solely for reference or exhibition purposes, extra copies of documents preserved only for convenience
or reference, forms and stocks of publications are not included within the definition of records and are
referred to herein as non-record materials.
(b) Agency means:
(1) any department, office, commission, board or other government of Guam.
(2) the office of the Recording Secretary of the Guam Legislature.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 20602
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Section 20602 ("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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