Guam § 22401 - Imposition.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 22401 — Imposition., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22401. Imposition.
An excise tax is hereby imposed on each of the following recreation
facilities in Guam on the effective date of this Chapter (apportioned in
accordance with § 22404), or thereafter manufactured or constructed in
Guam, imported into Guam, maintained or permitted in Guam, and used
in connection with any commercial business enterprise engaged in for
profit wherein such facility is offered for patronage, and annually
thereafter on July 1, at the rate stated:
(a) on each regulation bowling alley or regulation ten (10)-pin
alley, Fifty Dollars ($50.00) for each individual alley;
(b) on each regulation golf course, Five Hundred Dollars
($500.00) for each nine (9) holes or fraction thereof;
(c) on each golf driving range, or miniature golf course, Two
Hundred Dollars ($200.00);
(d) on each pool or billiard table, Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00);
(e) on each shooting range/gallery, Two Hundred Fifty Dollars
($250.00);
(f) on each game room, Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00);
(g) on each go-cart facility, Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00);
(h) on each off-track racing park, Two Hundred Fifty Dollars
($250.00);
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(i) on each paint ball gun range/gallery, One Hundred Dollars
($100.00);
(j) on each shuffle board location, One Hundred Dollars
($100.00);
(k) on each billiard pool hall, One Hundred Dollars ($100.00);
(l) on each coin-operated pool table, Fifty Dollars ($50.00);
(m) on each mahjong table, One Hundred Dollars ($100.00);
(n) on each baseball batting cage, Fifty Dollars ($50.00);
(o) on each water park, Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00);
(p) on each sling shot bungy jump, Two Hundred Dollars
($200.00); and
(q) any recreational facility that is not substantially similar to
any activity or facility categorized within Subsections (a) through
(p) supra, must first obtain a business license prior to the conduct of
business. The license fee for such activity shall be Two Hundred
Dollars ($200.00).
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 22401
What does Guam Code Annotated § 22401 cover?
Section 22401 ("Imposition.") 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 § 22401?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 22401" (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 § 22401 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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