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Terms Used In 16 Guam Code Ann. § 27104

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
With regard to any bicycle operated over any highway, street or sidewalk, it shall be unlawful:

(a) for any person to operate or be a passenger on a bicycle unless at all times when so engaged such person wears a protective bicycle helmet of a good fit, and fastened securely upon the head with the straps of the helmet;

(b) for any person to be a passenger on a bicycle unless, with respect to any person who weighs fewer than thirty-three (33) pounds,

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or is less than forty (40) inches in height, the person can be and is properly seated in, and adequately secured to a restraining seat;

(c) for any parent or legal guardian of a person below twelve (12) years of age to knowingly permit such person to operate or be a passenger on a bicycle in violation of Subsections (a) or (b);

(d) to rent or lease any bicycle to or for the use of any person
unless:

(1) the person is in possession of a protective bicycle helmet of good fit at the time of such rental or lease; or

(2) the rental or lease includes a protective bicycle helmet of good fit, and the person intends to wear the helmet, as required by Subsection (a), at all times while operating or being a passenger on the bicycle;

(e) for any person to operate a bicycle during the evening hours without either affixing retro reflective material to the bicycle or wearing retro reflective accessories or articles of clothing; and

(f) for any person to transport a child under the age of one (1) year on a bicycle.