Guam § 56403 - Grandfathering and Automatic License Renewal.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 56403 — Grandfathering and Automatic License Renewal., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56403. Grandfathering and Automatic License Renewal.
No pilot who on the effective date of this enactment is employed or
operating a business as a pilot in Guam and who, further, is duly licensed by
the United States Coast Guard as a pilot shall be denied a territorial harbor
pilot's license or a renewal thereof. Nor shall any application for renewal of
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a territorial harbor pilot's license be denied, except as provided by this
Chapter, as long as the applicant possesses the minimum qualifications
established by the Port Authority of Guam and remains in active service as a
pilot on Guam. However, nothing herein shall prevent the suspension,
revocation or denial of a pilot's license for good cause, in accordance with
the provisions of this Chapter and the rules and regulations of the Port
Authority of Guam.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 56403
What does Guam Code Annotated § 56403 cover?
Section 56403 ("Grandfathering and Automatic License Renewal.") 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 § 56403?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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