Guam § 21005 - Failure to Report.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 21005 — Failure to Report., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21005. Failure to Report.
Any person required by Subsections (a) and (b) of § 2952 to report a case of suspected elderly or adult
with a disability abuse who fails to so report shall be liable for a fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollars
($500.00), except that for a second or subsequent offense, such person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Fines shall be deposited in the manner prescribed in § 2954(a), infra.
(a) There is hereby created, separate and apart from other funds of the government of Guam, a
fund known as the Bureau of Adult Protective Services Fund (Fund).
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(b) The Fund shall not be commingled with the General Fund, is exempt from I
Maga’håga/Maga’låhi’s transfer authority and shall be kept in a separate bank account, and is not
subject to fiscal constraints or limitations, such as a reserve account.
(c) All funds collected shall be expended exclusively for purposes used to support the operations
of the Bureau of Adult Protective Services.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 21005
What does Guam Code Annotated § 21005 cover?
Section 21005 ("Failure to Report.") 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 § 21005?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 21005" (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 § 21005 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
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