Guam § 47 - Trafficking of Counterfeit Goods.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 47 — Trafficking of Counterfeit Goods., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47. Trafficking of Counterfeit Goods.
Whoever intentionally and knowingly transports, transfers, or
otherwise disposes of counterfeit goods to another, in consideration for
anything of value, or makes or obtains control of counterfeit goods with
intent to transport, transfer, or dispose of such goods, shall be guilty of the
crime of trafficking of counterfeit goods. Goods bearing a counterfeit mark
in the possession of a person who intends personal use and not resale are
permitted. The crime of trafficking of counterfeit goods shall be punishable
as follows:
(a) Misdemeanor. A person shall be found guilty of a
misdemeanor if the trafficked goods or services to which the forged or
counterfeit trademarks or service marks are attached, affixed, or used
in connection with, or to which the defendant intended they be
attached, affixed, or used in connection with, have a cumulative retail
sale value of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) or less.
(b) Third Degree Felony. A person shall be guilty of a third
degree felony if the trafficked goods or services to which the forged or
counterfeit trademarks or service marks are attached, affixed, or used
in connection with, or to which the defendant intended they be
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attached, affixed, or used in connection with, have a cumulative retail
sale value in excess of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) but less than One
Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500).
(c) Second Degree Felony. A person shall be guilty of a second
degree felony if the trafficked goods or services to which the forged or
counterfeit trademarks or service marks are attached, affixed, or used
in connection with, or to which the defendant intended they be
attached, affixed, or used in connection with, have a cumulative retail
sale value of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500) or more.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 47
What does Guam Code Annotated § 47 cover?
Section 47 ("Trafficking of Counterfeit Goods.") 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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