(a) The license plates issued for all vehicles required to be registered under this Title shall be attached to the front and rear thereof and shall not be covered with plastic or other coverings if thereby the license numbers and letters are not clearly visible.

(b) Every license plate shall at all times be securely fastened to the vehicle for which it is issued so as to prevent the plate from swinging, and at a minimum distance of twelve (12) inches from the ground in a position to be clearly visible. Every license plate shall be maintained free from foreign materials and in a condition to be clearly legible.

COL 8/23/2023

16 Guam Code Ann. VEHICLES
CH.7 VEHICLE LICENSE AND REGISTRATION

(c) Every license plate shall remain attached during the period of its validity to the vehicle for which it is issued except as otherwise permitted by law with reference to special plates issued to a dealer or distributor, and except plates issued for vehicles which are exempt from payment of registration fees, or plates which bear other distinguishing marks or symbols when such vehicles are no longer exempt from payment of registration fees, or no longer entitled to plates bearing distinguishing marks or symbols. This Subsection shall not apply to plates which the Department of Revenue and Taxation as authorized has ordered to be surrendered, transferred to another vehicle or removed.

(d) The Director of Public Safety shall take possession of any vehicle which has a license plate or special plate attached thereto, which license plate or special plate was not issued for such vehicle. Such license plate or special plate, unless shown to have been stolen, shall be revoked by the Director of Revenue and Taxation. The vehicle shall be returned to its owner after the payment of all fees and penalties provided by this Title and the cost of taking into possession and storage of the vehicle. Such vehicle shall be subject to sale in the same manner and subject to the same conditions as provided § 3606(c) of this Title.

(e) Notwithstanding Subsection (c) of this Section, the Director of Revenue and Taxation may authorize the surrender of a license plate for purposes of re-issue for another vehicle registered under this Title upon payment of a fee One Dollar ($1.00).

SOURCE: GC § 23324, enacted by P.L. 1-088 (Nov. 29, 1952) as amended by P.L. 4-097 . Subsection (a) is amended by P.L. 21-93:1 (Mar.
30, 1992).

NOTE: The reference to § 23131(c) in the Government Code appears to have been in error, as that section deals with parking for disabled persons. Former Government Code section 23151(c), now 16 Guam Code Ann. § 3606(c), sets forth procedures for the sale of abandoned vehicles and appears to be the intended reference.