Guam § 8406 - Determination of Amount of Power Illegally Used.
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§ 8406. Determination of Amount of Power Illegally Used.
The Guam Power Authority shall determine the estimated value of the power utilized by the illegal
power connection, or tampered meter, based upon the estimated time of placement using average
consumption figures for the type of consumption of the illegal hook-up system-wide for all consumers of
that set class, taking into account usage of the premises, number of occupants or users, and the size of the
building or area served by such illegal hook-up. It shall be the burden of the recipient of the illegal hook-
up to establish that the estimated usage set forth by the Guam Power Authority is incorrect. A possible
method of determination of time period shall be the verification of Guam Power Authority records bill and
KWH history so as to determine when the location last paid for power at a normal level of consumption
notwithstanding other legislative provisions on backbilling. The amount so determined shall be due and
payable to the Guam Power Authority.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 8406
What does Guam Code Annotated § 8406 cover?
Section 8406 ("Determination of Amount of Power Illegally Used.") 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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