Guam § 34 - Negligent Burning; Defined and Punished.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 34 — Negligent Burning; Defined and Punished., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34. Negligent Burning; Defined and Punished.
(a) A person is guilty of negligent burning if he:
(1) negligently starts a fire or causes an explosion whether on his own property, another’s
property, or forest land, and thereby negligently endangers human life, or negligently places the
property of another, or forest land, in danger of damage or destruction; or
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(2) having started a fire, whether negligently or not, and knowing that its spread will endanger
the life or property of another, or forest land, either fails to take reasonable measures to put out or
control the fire, or fails to give a prompt fire alarm.
(b) Negligent burning is a misdemeanor. If a person guilty of negligent burning is offered Alternative
Service Restitution in accordance with Article 6 of Chapter 80, 9 GCA, the restoration of forest lands is an
allowable form of restitution or alternative community service.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 34
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Section 34 ("Negligent Burning; Defined and Punished.") 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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