Guam § 50110 - Prohibited Acts.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 50110 — Prohibited Acts., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50110. Prohibited Acts.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to import, distribute,
sell, or offer for sale in Guam:
(1) Any pesticide or device which is not registered with
USEPA or whose registration has been cancelled or
suspended;
(2) Any pesticide that is misbranded;
(3) Any pesticide that is not produced in an EPA
registered pesticide-producing establishment;
(4) Any registered pesticide if the composition differs
from its registered composition at the time of its distribution
or sale;
(5) Any registered pesticide if the claims made for it or
any of the directions for its use differ in substance from the
representations made in connection with its registration
under this Chapter or FIFRA;
(6) Any pesticide that is not in the producer’s, re-filler’s,
registrant’s, or the manufacturer’s original unbroken
immediate container;
(7) Any restricted pesticide to any person other than a
certified pesticide applicator or licensed dealer;
(8) Any pesticide whose coloration is not in conformity
with under this Chapter;
(9) Any pesticide which is adulterated or misbranded;
(10) Any pesticide in any manner that has been
suspended or banned;
(11) Any experimental use pesticide that has not been
registered with U.S. EPA and Guam EPA; or
(12) Any pesticide that has not been registered under the
special local needs provisions of this Act.
(b) To use, apply, store, transport, mix, dispose, discard or
supervise the use of an application of a pesticide or device
inconsistent with its labelling or restrictions imposed by the
Administrator.
(c) To use, store, transport, mix, dispose or discard any
pesticide or the containers of any pesticide or device in any
manner that could have adverse effects on the environment.
(d) To use, store, transport, mix, apply, or as determined by
GEPA, improperly dispose or discard any pesticides or devices
that are not registered with USEPA
(e) To use, store, transport, mix, dispose or discard any
pesticide or device which is under an experimental use permit
inconsistent to the provision of such permit.
(f) To use, store, transport, mix, dispose, discard or apply any
restricted pesticide or device unless the person is a certified
pesticide applicator or is acting under the immediate supervision
and control of a current certified pesticide applicator with a valid
certificate issued pursuant to regulations adopted under this
Chapter.
(g) To use, store, transport, mix, dispose, discard or apply
any pesticide or device in any manner that has been suspended or
banned pursuant to this Chapter or any pesticide whose
registration has been cancelled or suspended by USEPA or an
experimental use permit or special local need registration that has
been cancelled or suspended by the Agency.
(h) To detach, alter, deface or destroy, in whole, or in part,
any label or alter any labelling of the pesticide or device unless
such action is taken with the approval of the Administrator to
correct an improper label or labelling.
(i) To add any substance to or take any substance from a
pesticide or device in a manner that may defeat the purpose of this
Chapter, unless the pesticide in question is properly registered as
required under FIFRA and the establishment where the pesticide
is produced is registered as required under FIFRA.
(j) To use for a person's own advantage or to reveal any
information relative to formulas of products acquired in the
administration of this Chapter to persons other than to proper
officials or employees of the Agency, or any courts in response to
a subpoena or to physicians or in emergencies to pharmacists and
other qualified persons for use in the preparation of practical
treatment.
(k) To falsify any report or record required to be made or
maintained or to fail to file reports required by the Agency.
(l) To submit to the Agency data known to be false.
(m) To violate any provision of this Chapter or any rule,
regulation, standard, permit, certificate, license or order issued
pursuant to this Chapter.
(n) Violate any rule, regulation, standard, or order issued or
promulgated by USEPA under FIFRA.
(o) To use, store, transport, mix, dispose or discard a
pesticide in any way inconsistent with the Federal Worker
Protection Standards (WPS) found at 40 CFR Part 170 and under
this Chapter.
(p) To import any pesticides to Guam without an approved
Notice of Arrival (NOA) prior to the arrival of the pesticide
product.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 50110
What does Guam Code Annotated § 50110 cover?
Section 50110 ("Prohibited Acts.") 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 § 50110?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 50110" (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 § 50110 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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