Guam § 61 - Discharge of Firearms.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 61 — Discharge of Firearms., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61. Discharge of Firearms.
(a) A person commits a misdemeanor who willfully
discharges a firearm:
(1) At any occupied dwelling, building or other
structure;
(2) At any utility pole or light fixture, or line or device
for transmittal of power or communications of any kind;
(3) At any sign, signboard or notice placed upon or
affixed to any property belonging to the government of the
territory;
(4) Into the air.
(5) Any individual found to commit a misdemeanor
within the provisions of this section shall be assessed a fine
of no less than $500 and no more than $1,000 per offense,
the firearm used shall be confiscated and its registration
certificate, and all rights thereunder, shall be suspended for
one (1) year. Any individual so convicted who has legal
possession of more than one firearm shall have only the
firearm used in the commission of the crime confiscated and
its registration suspended.
(6) Any firearm so confiscated shall not be sold or
transferred to another prior to completion of the sentence
imposed.
(7) No individual found guilty under the provisions of
this section shall purchase any other firearm during the
duration of the suspension of his or her firearm's registration
card.
(b) A person commits a misdemeanor who willfully
discharges a firearm within fifty (50) yards of any occupied
dwelling, building or other structure without the prior consent of
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the owner thereof or his agent or of the person in lawful
possession thereof, with the exception of the discharge of
firearms at a properly constructed shooting range approved by
the Director of the Department of Public Safety or by a peace
officer in pursuit of his duty as a peace officer.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 61
What does Guam Code Annotated § 61 cover?
Section 61 ("Discharge of Firearms.") 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 § 61?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 61 apply to my situation?
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