Guam § 71103 - Definitions.
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§ 71103. Definitions.
For the purposes of this Chapter the following terms, phrases, words
and their derivations shall have the meaning given herein. When not
inconsistent with the context, words used in the plural number shall include
the singular number and words in the singular number shall include the
plural number.
(a) The term Private Security Officer means an individual employed by
any person, duly licensed and authorized to conduct business in the territory
of Guam, to protect a person or persons and/or property from criminal
activity and other hazards; whose principal duty is that of a security
director, manager, supervisor or guard; armored car service guard, courier
service guard, alarm response guard, store detective, private investigator,
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and who may if legally authorized to do so wear, carry or possess or have
access to a firearm in the performance of his duties.
(b) The term Certified Trainer means any person approved and
certified by the Certifying Authority as qualified to administer and certify to
successful completion of the firearms training requirements for Private
Security Officers by §71202 of this Chapter.
(c) The term Persons includes individuals, firms, associations,
companies, partnerships, corporations, non-profit organizations, institutions,
or similar entities.
(d) The term Firearms Identification Card means a pocket card issued
by the Guam Police Department an individual authorizing that individual to
own, use or possess a firearm in the territory of Guam.
(e) The term Certifying Authority means the Guam Police Department.
(f) The term Temporary Firearms Identification Card means a pocket
card issued by the Guam Police Department to a resident alien employed as
a Private Security Officer authorizing that person to use or possess a firearm
in the territory of Guam.
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Section 71103 ("Definitions.") 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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