Guam § 5253 - Restriction Against Contractors Employing Convicted Sex Offenders from Working at
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 5253 — Restriction Against Contractors Employing Convicted Sex Offenders from Working at, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5253. Restriction Against Contractors Employing Convicted Sex Offenders from Working at
Government of Guam Venues.
(a) No person convicted of a sex offense under the provisions of Chapter 25 of Title 9 Guam Code
Annotated, or an offense as defined in Article 2 of Chapter 28, Title 9 GCA in Guam, or an offense in any
jurisdiction which includes, at a minimum, all of the elements of said offenses, or who is listed on the Sex
Offender Registry, and who is employed by a business contracted to perform services for an agency or
COL 2026-04-23
instrumentality of the government of Guam, shall work for his employer on the property of the government
of Guam other than a public highway.
(b) All contracts for services to agencies listed herein shall include the following provisions:
(1) warranties that no person providing services on behalf of the contractor has been convicted of
a sex offense under the provisions of Chapter 25 of Title 9 GCA or an offense as defined in Article 2
of Chapter 28, Title 9 GCA, or an offense in another jurisdiction with, at a minimum, the same
elements as such offenses, or who is listed on the Sex Offender Registry; and
(2) that if any person providing services on behalf of the contractor is convicted of a sex offense
under the provisions of Chapter 25 of Title 9 GCA or an offense as defined in Article 2 of Chapter 28,
Title 9 GCA or an offense in another jurisdiction with, at a minimum, the same elements as such
offenses, or who is listed on the Sex Offender Registry, that such person will be immediately removed
from working at said agency and that the administrator of said agency be informed of such within
twenty-four (24) hours of such conviction.
(c) Duties of the General Services Agency or Procurement Administrators. All contracts, bids, or
Requests for Proposals shall state all the conditions in § 5253(b).
(d) Any contractor found in violation of § 5253(b), after notice from the contracting authority of such
violation, shall, within twenty-four (24) hours, take corrective action and shall report such action to the
contracting authority. Failure to take corrective action within the stipulated period may result in the
temporary suspension of the contract at the discretion of the contracting authority.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 5253
What does Guam Code Annotated § 5253 cover?
Section 5253 ("Restriction Against Contractors Employing Convicted Sex Offenders from Working at") 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 § 5253?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 5253" (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 § 5253 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
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Guam.