22 Guam Code Ann. § 9129
Attorney's Note
Under the Guam Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In 22 Guam Code Ann. § 9129
- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.
22 Guam Code Ann. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
CH. 9 WORKER’S COMPENSATION
commissioner in respect of such claim or award are had before any court, unless approved by such court. Any claims so approved shall, in the manner and to the extent fixed by the Commissioner or such court, be a lien upon such compensation.
SOURCE: GC § 37028. Amended by P.L. 13-187:202 (Sept. 2, 1976); P.L. 19-035:7 (Dec. 30, 1988).
2008 COMMENT: Public Law 19-35:7 states: “”Section 37208 of the Government Code is amended to read: Section 37208. Fees for Services. (a) No claim . . . .”” This amendment made no mention of subsection (b), which was in the original GC § 37208 and amended by P.L. 13-187: 202. The effect of P.L. 19-35 was to repeal subsection (b). For informational purposes subsection (b) states:
(b) Any person (1) who receives any fee, other consideration, or any gratuity on account of services so rendered, unless such consideration or gratuity is approved by the Commissioner or such court, or (2) who makes it a business to solicit employment for a lawyer or for himself in respect of any claim or award for compensation, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.