Definitions. — Guam Code § 59102

Guam Code § 59102 — Definitions.. Reproduced from the official Guam Code Annotated, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 59102. Definitions.

For purposes of this Chapter, unless otherwise specified, the

following words and phrases are defined to mean:

(a) ‘Act’ means Chapter 59 of Title 5 of the Guam Code

Annotated, known as ‘The Public Safety Facilities Construction

Initiative Act of 2005.’

(b) ‘Contractor’ shall mean the authorized entity which shall

be the signatory on the Contract and shall be fully responsible for

carrying out the design, construction, financing and maintenance of

the public safety facility.

(c) ‘Contract’ shall mean the design, construction, financing

and maintenance contract entered into by and between the

government of Guam and the Contractor following negotiations on

the response to the Request for Proposal.

(d) ‘Government’ shall mean the government of Guam.

COL120106

CONSTRUCTION INITIATIVE ACT OF 2001

(e) ‘Public Safety Facility’ shall mean any structure or

structures, together with all ancillary facilities, including parking

facilities, utilities, infrastructure and equipment associated with

providing the services required by a public safety agency. Public

Safety Facility may include an existing facility being converted or

rehabilitated by the Contractor.

(f) ‘Lease’ shall mean a ground or site lease of the property

from the public safety agency, the Chamorro Land Trust

Commission, or other government land, as applicable to the

Contractor.

(g) ‘Lease-Back’ shall mean the lease between the Contractor

and the public safety agency over the term of which the costs of the

design, construction, financing, and maintenance of a Public Safety

Facility are amortized according to the terms agreed to between the

government of Guam and the Contractor.

(h) ‘Property’ shall mean any property on which a Public

Safety Facility is located.

(i) ‘Public Safety Agency’ shall mean the Guam Police

Department, the Guam Fire Department, the Customs and

Quarantine Agency, the Department of Corrections and the

Department of Law.

(j) For purposes of this Chapter, the Guam Environmental

Protection Agency shall be deemed a public safety agency.

Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27

At a glance

  • Citation: Guam Code Annotated § 59102
  • Jurisdiction: Guam
  • Code: Guam Code Annotated
  • Subject: Definitions.
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

Verify the text

Statute text is transcribed from the official Guam Code Annotated. Confirm it against the primary source before relying on it:

Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed Guam attorney.

Common questions

What is the source of Guam Code Annotated § 59102?

The text above is transcribed from the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutes of Guam. The official publisher link appears under "Verify the text" on this page.

What subject does Guam Code Annotated § 59102 address?

It addresses "Definitions.". Read the section together with the surrounding provisions listed under "Nearby provisions" for the full picture.

Is Guam Code Annotated § 59102 still in force?

Statutes are amended, repealed, and renumbered every session. Confirm the current version at the official Guam source before relying on this text.

Can this page be used as legal advice?

No. This is a reference transcription for research. Applying Guam law to your facts requires a licensed Guam attorney who can review the specifics.