Guam § 48112 - Ordering of Replacement, Repair, etc.: Procedure.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 48112 — Ordering of Replacement, Repair, etc.: Procedure., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48112. Ordering of Replacement, Repair, etc.: Procedure.
(a) Any toilet or sewage facilities, sewage disposal system, septic tank, soil absorption system, or privy
which fails to comply with the provisions of this Chapter, or which has become dangerous to human life or
health, shall be replaced, removed, repaired, altered, cleaned, or emptied by the owner of the premises, as
may be ordered by the Administrator, so as to comply with the provisions of this Chapter. If the owner of
such premises does not comply within fifteen (15) days after service of written notice of such order, upon
the request of the Administrator work shall be done by the Department of Public Works, using
appropriations of the Agency. The Director of Public Works shall determine a reasonable charge for such
work and such amount shall be entered upon the real estate tax duplicate, shall be a lien upon such real
estate from the date of entry, and shall be collected in the same manner as real estate taxes.
(b) Authority to Disconnect Water Service. If notice prior to disconnecting is not feasible due to the
existence of an emergency, the Administrator shall notify the owner, the owner’s authorized agent, or the
occupant of the building structure or service citizen in writing as soon as practical thereafter. The
Administrator shall notify the public water system as defined by 10 GCA, Chapter 53, § 53102, and
wherever possible the owner or the owner’s authorized agent and occupant of the building, structure or
service system of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action. If not notified prior to
disconnecting, the owner, the owner’s authorized agent or occupant of the building, structure or service
system shall be notified in writing, as soon as practical thereafter.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 48112
What does Guam Code Annotated § 48112 cover?
Section 48112 ("Ordering of Replacement, Repair, etc.: Procedure.") 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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