Guam § 49 - Use of Information for Private Gain; Defined & Punished.

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§ 49. Use of Information for Private Gain; Defined & Punished.

A public servant commits a misdemeanor if, in contemplation of

official action by himself or by a governmental unit with which he is

associated, or in reliance on information to which he has or has had access

in his official capacity and which has not been made public he:

(a) acquires or divests himself of a pecuniary interest in any

property, transaction or enterprise which may be affected by such

information or official action;

(b) speculates or wagers on the basis of such information or

official action; or

(c) aids another to do any of the foregoing, while in office or after

leaving office with the intent of using such information.

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Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 49

What does Guam Code Annotated § 49 cover?

Section 49 ("Use of Information for Private Gain; Defined & 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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