Guam § 9309 - Petition: Declaratory Judgment by Court.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 9309 — Petition: Declaratory Judgment by Court., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9309. Petition: Declaratory Judgment by Court.
(a) The validity of any rule may be determined upon petition for a
declaratory judgment thereon addressed to the Superior Court of Guam,
when it appears that the rule, or its threatened application, interferes with
or impairs, or threatens to interfere with or impair the legal rights or
privileges of the petitioner. The agency shall be made a party to the
proceeding. The declaratory judgment may be rendered only after the
petitioner has first requested the agency to pass upon the validity of the
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rule in question and the agency has so ruled or has failed to rule within
ninety (90) days.
(b) The court shall declare the rule invalid if it finds that it violates
provisions of law, exceeds the statutory authority of the agency or was
adopted without compliance with statutory rule-making procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 9309
What does Guam Code Annotated § 9309 cover?
Section 9309 ("Petition: Declaratory Judgment by Court.") 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 § 9309?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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