Guam § 71109 - Damages: Cost of Repairing.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 71109 — Damages: Cost of Repairing., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 71109. Damages: Cost of Repairing.
Any person who damages a utility line or roadway is subject to pay for
all costs incurred by the operator to restore the utility or roadway to its
original condition. The operator which has suffered damage, and has caused
the repair of such damage shall present the contractor or person responsible
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for the damage with a bill for repair of the damage no later than sixty (60)
days after the damage has been repaired.
If the operator of a utility fails to present the contractor within sixty
(60) days after the damage has been repaired, the utility operator may not
withhold excavating clearance for other projects for which clearance have
been requested.
This Section shall apply to all government of Guam agencies
performing work which results in the damaging of utility infrastructure as
defined in this Act.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 71109
What does Guam Code Annotated § 71109 cover?
Section 71109 ("Damages: Cost of Repairing.") 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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