Guam § 61 - Desecration Defined & Punished.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 61 — Desecration Defined & Punished., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61. Desecration Defined & Punished.
(a) A person commits a misdemeanor if he intentionally
desecrates any public monument or structure, or place of worship
or burial, or if he intentionally desecrates the national flag or any
other object of veneration by the public or a substantial segment
thereof in any public place.
(b) As used in this Section, desecrate means defacing,
damaging, polluting or otherwise physically mistreating in a way
that the person knows will outrage the sensibilities of persons
likely to observe or discover his action.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 61
What does Guam Code Annotated § 61 cover?
Section 61 ("Desecration Defined & Punished.") 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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