Guam § 63116 - Fishing with SCUBA Devices.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 63116 — Fishing with SCUBA Devices., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63116. Fishing with SCUBA Devices.
(a) It is unlawful to take any fish with a spear or any other device used for the purpose of taking fish
while SCUBA diving, as defined in § 63101(dd) of this Article, unless otherwise authorized pursuant to §
63123 of this Article.
(b) Enforcement. Any person empowered by law to enforce this Chapter and any rule or regulation
adopted by the Department of Agriculture pursuant thereto shall have the authority to stop and board any
vessel or any motor vehicle subject to this Section for the purpose of inspection or to determine compliance
with this Section or any such rule or regulation. Any person empowered by law to enforce this Chapter may
issue a citation and a notice to appear at the Traffic Court Division of the Superior Court of Guam pursuant
to 5 GCA § 60107(b)(1).
(c) Possession. Any person deemed in possession of fish taken while SCUBA diving shall be in
violation of this Section and subject to the applicable fines or terms of imprisonment contained in §
63129(a). It is prima facie evidence of a violation of this Section if a person is:
(1) in possession of any SCUBA diving equipment;
(2) in possession of fish or spearguns, spears, or similar equipment; and
(3) in or near the water where fish can be taken or aboard any fishing vessel or boat.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Guam Code Annotated § 63116 cover?
Section 63116 ("Fishing with SCUBA Devices.") 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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