Guam § 21119 - Membership in the Retirement Fund for Employees
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 21119 — Membership in the Retirement Fund for Employees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21119. Membership in the Retirement Fund for Employees
Working in Unauthorized Programs or Agencies of the Government.
After September 1, 1975, no employee of any department, agency or
instrumentality of the government of Guam who receives his salary in whole
or in part from any program or from any department, agency or
instrumentality of the Government not authorized by law, shall receive any
credit nor shall become a member of the retirement system of the
government of Guam; and any Certifying Officer who certifies the
disbursement of any public funds for contribution to the Retirement Fund of
the government of Guam for the account of the employee or as contribution
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by the employer in connection with the operation of any such unauthorized
program or agency, shall be held personally responsible and liable for the
amount of any such disbursement.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 21119
What does Guam Code Annotated § 21119 cover?
Section 21119 ("Membership in the Retirement Fund for Employees") 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 § 21119?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 21119" (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?
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How does Guam § 21119 apply to my situation?
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