Guam § 56203 - Determining Legality; Penalties.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 56203 — Determining Legality; Penalties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56203. Determining Legality; Penalties.
An illegal water hookup is any hookup to water pipes or sewer pipes
belonging to the government of Guam made without the prior written
permission of the Public Utilities Agency of Guam or any water hookup
without a water meter belonging to the Public Utility Agency of Guam
being connected. Fire hydrants used exclusively by the Government shall
not be considered an illegal hookup. It shall be theft for any person to
take water from a fire hydrant, except for government of Guam
employees or firefighters acting in their official capacity, without the
prior written permission of the Public Utility Agency of Guam. Illegal
use or connection to a fireplug shall be considered an illegal connection
with pipe size based on diameter of the fireplug.
COL120106
(a) Any person other than authorized Public Utility Agency of
Guam personnel, or firemen in their official capacity, or persons
who have written authorization from the Public Utility Agency of
Guam, who knowingly and intentionally tampers with or damages
fireplug water pipes or sewer pipes belonging to the Public Utility
Agency of Guam with the intent to steal water or damage the system
shall be guilty of a felony of the third degree, and shall be subject to
a Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) penalty payable to Public
Utility Agency of Guam, in addition to all other fines, penalties and
prison time allowed by law.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 56203
What does Guam Code Annotated § 56203 cover?
Section 56203 ("Determining Legality; Penalties.") 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 § 56203?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 56203" (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 § 56203 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.