Guam § 76208 - Excavation and Removal of Prehistoric and Historic
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 76208 — Excavation and Removal of Prehistoric and Historic, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 76208. Excavation and Removal of Prehistoric and Historic
Remains on Private Lands.
Before any prehistoric or historic remains are excavated or
removed from private lands by the Department, the department or
its designated investigators shall first secure the written approval
of the owner of such lands. Whenever the value of the private
prehistoric or historic site is diminished by the excavation or
removal of prehistoric or historic remains by the Department, the
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owner of the site, shall be compensated for the loss, at a monetary
sum mutually agreed upon by the Department and the owner or at
a monetary sum set by the court.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 76208
What does Guam Code Annotated § 76208 cover?
Section 76208 ("Excavation and Removal of Prehistoric and Historic") 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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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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