Guam § 58 - Use of Alcohol and Controlled Substances.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 58 — Use of Alcohol and Controlled Substances., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58. Use of Alcohol and Controlled Substances.
(a) It is unlawful for a detainee or inmate within a detention or correctional facility operated by the
Department of Corrections to use or be under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance that has not
been lawfully prescribed by a licensed healthcare professional.
(b) A detainee or inmate who violates Subsection (a), supra, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and
upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a sentence of imprisonment for a period of no less than ninety
(90) days, or by a fine of no less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), or by both. Any sentence of
imprisonment for a violation of this Section shall run consecutively to the sentence for which an inmate is
being incarcerated.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 58
What does Guam Code Annotated § 58 cover?
Section 58 ("Use of Alcohol and Controlled Substances.") 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 § 58?
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