Guam § 7119 - Right of Entry and Inspection.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 7119 — Right of Entry and Inspection., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7119. Right of Entry and Inspection.
The Department of Public Health and Social Services and any duly
designated officer or employee thereof, shall have the right to enter upon
and into the premises of any nursing home licensed pursuant to this Chapter
at anytime in order to determine the state of compliance with the provisions
of this Chapter and any rules and regulations in force pursuant thereto. Such
right of entry and inspection also shall extend to any premises which the
Department of Public Health and Social Services has reason to believe is
being operated or maintained as a nursing home without a license, but no
such entry or inspection of any premises shall be made without the
permission of the owner or person in charge thereof, unless a warrant is first
obtained from the Superior Court of Guam, authorizing the same. Any
application for a nursing home license made pursuant to § 7105 of this
Chapter shall constitute permission for and complete acquiescence in any
entry or inspection of the premises for which the license is sought in order
to facilitate verification of the information submitted on or in connection
with such application.
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Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 7119
What does Guam Code Annotated § 7119 cover?
Section 7119 ("Right of Entry and Inspection.") 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 § 7119?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 7119 apply to my situation?
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