10 Guam Code Ann. § 47111
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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 10 Guam Code Ann. § 47111
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
(a) Any person who violates any provision of this Act, or any rule or regulation in force pursuant thereto, shall be guilty of misdemeanor and subject on account thereof to a fine of not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.
(b) Action pursuant to Subsection (a) of this Section shall not be a bar to enforcement of this Act, rules and regulations in force pursuant thereto, and orders made pursuant to this Act, by injunction or other appropriate remedy, and the Agency shall have power to institute and maintain in the name of this Territory any and all such enforcement proceedings. Such pro- ceedings shall be conducted in and by the Superior Court of Guam.
(c) Nothing in this Act shall be construed to abridge, limit, impair, create, enlarge or otherwise affect substantively or procedurally the right of any person to damages or other relief on account of injury to persons or property and to maintain any action or other appropriate proceeding therefor.