Guam § 56209 - Theft of Water.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 56209 — Theft of Water., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56209. Theft of Water.
In addition to all other penalties imposed by law, it shall be theft to
knowingly take or use water from an illegal water hookup or for any
person other than a firefighter to take water without prior written
permission of the Public Utility Agency of Guam. Such theft shall be
prosecuted in the same manner as any other theft, with the criminal
penalties as provided by law.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 56209
What does Guam Code Annotated § 56209 cover?
Section 56209 ("Theft of Water.") 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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