§ 65101 Purpose
§ 65102 Definition and Scope of Activity
§ 65103 Office of Civil Defense: Creation; Administrator; Personnel
§ 65104 Civil Defense Advisory Council
§ 65107 Same: Same: If Actual Enemy Attack Occurs
§ 65108 Director of Civil Defense: Authority
§ 65109 Authority of Employees and Voluntary Workers
§ 65110 Obtaining Information: Power to Subpoena
§ 65111 Traffic Control
§ 65112 Governor\’s Authority:\r\n\r\nTo Loan or Lease
§ 65113 Same: To Request and Receive Aid
§ 65114 Rules and Regulations: Recommendations by Agencies
§ 65115 Same: Enforcement
§ 65116 Territorial Liability
§ 65117 No Private Liability
§ 65118 Prohibition: Political Activity
§ 65119 Personnel: Eligibility and Oath
§ 65120 Penalty

Terms Used In Guam Code > Title 10 > Chapter 65 - Civil Defense

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  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
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  • Rescission: The cancellation of budget authority previously provided by Congress. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 specifies that the President may propose to Congress that funds be rescinded. If both Houses have not approved a rescission proposal (by passing legislation) within 45 days of continuous session, any funds being withheld must be made available for obligation.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.