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1 GCA GENERAL PROVISIONS CH. 16 COMPILER OF LAWS 1 CHAPTER 16 COMPILER OF LAWS SOURCE : Entire chapter originally added as a new Chapter III to Title XXXVIII of the Government Code (GC §§ 42100-4 2108) by P.L. 14-093:2 (Dec. 31, 1977). Entire chapter enac ted as Subchapter A of Chapter 16, Title 1 GCA, by P.L. 1 5-104:1 (Mar. 5, 1980). Several provisions in the chapter repeal ed and reenacted/added by P.L. 17-006 (May 5, 1983). Enti re chapter repealed and reenacted by P.L. 27-077:1 (Apr. 26, 2 004). 2019 NOTE: The history of the position of the Compiler of Law s and the Compiler’s Office is recorded in several pu blic laws. • P.L. 14-093 (Dec. 31, 1977) first created the class ified position of Compiler of Laws within the Guam Legisl ature. • P.L. 14-132 (June 30, 1978) established the Office of the Compiler of Laws with an effective date of January 1, 1982, and further provided that the Guam Law Revision Commision would have interim responsibility over Co mpiler functions until January 1, 1982. • P.L. 15-104 (Mar. 5, 1980) enacted the entirety of Title 1 of the Guam Code Annotated, including Chapter 16, Statute Revision and Publication , comprised of Subchapter A- Compiler of

nuary 1, 1982. • P.L. 15-104 (Mar. 5, 1980) enacted the entirety of Title 1 of the Guam Code Annotated, including Chapter 16, Statute Revision and Publication , comprised of Subchapter A- Compiler of Laws (§§ 1600-1613), and Subchapter B-G uam Law Revision Commission (§§ 1650-1657). Section 165 7 explained that the Law Revision Commission would terminate on January 1, 1982, and that the Compiler of Laws would 'assume a separate identity and proceed in ac cordance with Subchapter A.' This public law includes exten sive annotations from former Compiler of Laws Charles Troutman, that explain the history of the position of the Compiler and the Compiler’s Office, and the relatio nship with, and transition from, the Guam Law Revision Commission. • P.L. 17-006 (May 5, 1983) moved the Compiler of Law s to the Office of the Attorney General. • P.L. 27-077 (Apr. 26, 2004) moved the Compiler of L aws to the Supreme Court of Guam. § 1600. Findings and Policy. § 1601. Compiler of Laws. § 1602. Compiler of Laws’ Responsibilities. § 1603. Definitions. § 1604. Administrative Support for the Compiler of Laws. § 1605. Powers of the Compiler of Laws. § 1606.

cy. § 1601. Compiler of Laws. § 1602. Compiler of Laws’ Responsibilities. § 1603. Definitions. § 1604. Administrative Support for the Compiler of Laws. § 1605. Powers of the Compiler of Laws. § 1606. Powers of the Compiler of Laws Relative to Revision. COL6/5/20191 GCA GENERAL PROVISIONS CH. 16 COMPILER OF LAWS 2 § 1607. Copyright. § 1608. Charges for Publications; Fee Distribution. § 1609. Compiler of Laws as Repository for Certain Documents. § 1610. Publication of Administrative Rules and Reg ulations. § 1611. Guam Code Advisory Commission. § 1612. Compiler of Laws Fund. § 1613. Transition Provisions. § 1614. Existing Licenses and Contracts. § 1615. Publication by Government Entities. § 1600. Findings and Policy. I Liheslaturan Guåhan determines that as of the Year 2000, the Guam Code Annotated has been updated with a Gen eral Index, Session Laws published through the Twenty-Th ird (23rd) Guam Legislature, and the Administrative Rules repu blished. I Liheslatura finds that the Internet has come into wide-use and is now a preferred research vehicle since the first Co mpiler of Laws statute was enacted in 1978.

Administrative Rules repu blished. I Liheslatura finds that the Internet has come into wide-use and is now a preferred research vehicle since the first Co mpiler of Laws statute was enacted in 1978. Therefore, I Liheslatura determines that a regular program of publication, i ndexing, updating, and annotating the laws of Guam, both on paper and on the Internet, is imperative for the regular oper ations of both government and private interests having dealings wi th Guam, and therefore adopts this Chapter to provide for an office within the Judicial Branch to assure that the laws, admini strative rules, court reports and other publications of Guam are ti mely published and regularly distributed. SOURCE : GC § 42100, as added by P.L. 14-093:2 (Dec. 31, 1 977). Codified as 1 GCA § 1600 by P.L. 15-104:1 (Mar. 5, 1980). Repealed and reenacted by by P.L. 17-006:4 (May 5, 1983). Re pealed and reenacted by P.L. 27-077 (Apr. 26, 2004). Amended b y P.L. 34-027:2 (July 13, 2017). § 1601. Compiler of Laws. There is hereby created within the Supreme Court of Guam, a Compiler of Laws. In addition to any other qualif ications which may be established in accordance with the Per sonnel Rules and

er of Laws. There is hereby created within the Supreme Court of Guam, a Compiler of Laws. In addition to any other qualif ications which may be established in accordance with the Per sonnel Rules and Regulations promulgated and adopted by th e Judicial Council, the Compiler of Laws shall be an attorney licensed to practice in Guam. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of COL6/5/20191 GCA GENERAL PROVISIONS CH. 16 COMPILER OF LAWS 3 Guam shall appoint the Compiler of Laws, with the a pproval of the Judicial Council. The Compiler of Laws shall be subject to removal and shall be paid in accordance with the Pe rsonnel Rules and Regulations of the Judicial Branch promul gated by the Judicial Council. SOURCE : GC § 42101, as added by P.L. 14-093:2 (Dec. 31, 1 977). Codified as 1 GCA § 1601 by P.L. 15-104:1 (Mar. 5, 1980), entitled Creation of Office of Compiler of Laws . Repealed and reenacted by P.L. 17-006:5 (May 5, 1983), entitled Compiler of Laws Created . Repealed and reenacted by P.L. 27-077 (Apr. 26, 2004). § 1602. Compiler of Laws’ Responsibilities. It shall be the responsibility of the Compiler of Laws, through outsourcing, privatization, or other means, to: (a) cause to be

.L. 27-077 (Apr. 26, 2004). § 1602. Compiler of Laws’ Responsibilities. It shall be the responsibility of the Compiler of Laws, through outsourcing, privatization, or other means, to: (a) cause to be published annually, together with a n adequate index, all laws enacted by any given legis lature in the form in which the laws were enacted, commonly k nown as the Legislature Session Laws; (b) cause to be published, periodic revisions and updates of the Guam Code Annotated, as determined b y the Compiler of Laws, including available annotations t hereto, such as Attorney General Opinions, Executive Orders , and Court cases, and distributed at least annually, or more often if practical, to I Liheslatura , the Courts of Guam, the Executive Branch, and other interested individuals or entities as determined by the Compiler of Laws; (c) undertake the publication of the continuing Administrative Rules and Regulations, Opinions of t he Attorney General, Executive Orders of I Maga’låhi , and reports of cases decided in the Superior and Suprem e Courts of Guam; and (d) make available on the Compiler of Laws’ website and other mediums, the publications of the Compiler of Laws and monthly

d reports of cases decided in the Superior and Suprem e Courts of Guam; and (d) make available on the Compiler of Laws’ website and other mediums, the publications of the Compiler of Laws and monthly interim updates of the published m aterial promulgated between regular publications thereof. SOURCE : GC § 42102, as added by P.L. 14-093:2 (Dec. 31, 1 977), entitled Responsibilities . Codified as 1 GCA § 1603 by P.L. 15-104:1 (Mar. 5, 1980) entitled Compiler of Laws Responsibilities , and amended COL6/5/20191 GCA GENERAL PROVISIONS CH. 16 COMPILER OF LAWS 4 by P.L. 17-006:7 (May 5, 1983). Repealed and reenac ted by P.L. 27-077 (Apr. 26, 2004). Amended by P.L. 34-027:2 (July 13, 2017). 2019 NOTE: This section was originally codified in the GCA by P.L. 15-104:1 (Mar. 5, 1980), entitled Qualifications of Compiler of Laws . Repealed and reenacted by P.L. 17-006:6 (May 5, 1983), and repea led by P.L. 27-077:1 (Apr. 26, 2004) . § 1603. Definitions. (a) Publication Defined. The terms ‘publish, publi shed, publishing, and publication’ as used in this Chapte r mean any printed or duplicated material, regardless of forma t, which is produced, purchased for distribution, or authorized by the

, publi shed, publishing, and publication’ as used in this Chapte r mean any printed or duplicated material, regardless of forma t, which is produced, purchased for distribution, or authorized by the Compiler of Laws for distribution and purchase to t he public, including the Guam Code Annotated, Legislature Sess ion Laws, Attorney General Opinions, Executive Orders, Administrative Rules and Regulations, and Court cas es. The offer to distribute printed or duplicated materials to a group of persons for purposes of further distribution or pub lic display constitutes publication. The distribution to other agencies or instrumentalities of the government of Guam constit utes publication. The term ‘publication’ shall include the authority to create or enable any text-based searchable or re searchable database of such printed or duplicated materials. (b) Distribution Defined. The term ‘distribute or distribution’ shall mean to sell, lease, assign or otherwise transfer published materials, or offer to sell, lea se, assign or otherwise transfer published materials. SOURCE: Added by P.L. 27-077:1 (April 26, 2004). Amended by P.L. 28-179:1 (Jan. 29, 2007) and P.L. 34-027:3 (July 13 , 2017).

offer to sell, lea se, assign or otherwise transfer published materials. SOURCE: Added by P.L. 27-077:1 (April 26, 2004). Amended by P.L. 28-179:1 (Jan. 29, 2007) and P.L. 34-027:3 (July 13 , 2017). 2019 NOTE: This section was originally codified in the GCA by P.L. 15-104:1 (Mar. 5, 1980), entitled Compiler of Laws Responsibilities . Amended by P.L. 17-006:7 (May 5, 1983). Repealed an d reenacted as 1 GCA § 1602 by P.L. 27-077:1 (Apr. 26, 2004) . § 1604. Administrative Support for the Compiler of Laws. The Supreme Court of Guam shall provide technical, clerical, and administrative support to the Compile r of Laws. In the exercise of the responsibilities included in th is Chapter, the Supreme Court of Guam may: (a) Accept grants, contributions, appropriations, a nd COL6/5/20191 GCA GENERAL PROVISIONS CH. 16 COMPILER OF LAWS 5 payments for the publications of the office; (b) Employ such professional or clerical staff as necessary for the operations of the Compiler of Law s, in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations of the Judicial Branch promulgated by the Judicial Council ; and (c) Enter into contracts as necessary for the opera tions of the Compiler of Laws, in

ordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations of the Judicial Branch promulgated by the Judicial Council ; and (c) Enter into contracts as necessary for the opera tions of the Compiler of Laws, in accordance with the law and the Rules and Regulations promulgated by the Judicial C ouncil. SOURCE: Added by P.L. 27-077:1 (Apr. 26, 2004). Amended b y P.L. 29-113:VI:65 (Sept. 30, 2008). 2019 NOTE: This section was originally codified in the GCA by P.L. 15-104:1 (Mar. 5, 1980), entitled Powers of the Compiler of Laws . Amended by P.L. 17-006:8 (May 5, 1983). Repealed an d reenacted as 1 GCA § 1605 by P.L. 27-77 (April 26, 2004). § 1605. Powers of the Compiler of Laws. In the exercise of his or her responsibilities unde r this Chapter, the Compiler of Laws may: (a) Request and utilize the services of any bar association, legislative committee, legislative off ice, profession or other organization in any matter suit able for the fulfillment of the purposes of this Chapter; (b) Have access to any legislative, executive or ju dicial reports, opinions, orders, or documents necessary t o carry out the purposes of this Chapter; and (c) Conduct meetings, formal or informal, with attorneys,

to any legislative, executive or ju dicial reports, opinions, orders, or documents necessary t o carry out the purposes of this Chapter; and (c) Conduct meetings, formal or informal, with attorneys, bar associations and others interested i n the results and products of the office. SOURCE : GC § 42103, as added by P.L. 14-093:2 (Dec. 31, 1 977), entitled Powers . Codified as 1 GCA § 1604 by P.L. 15-104:1 (Mar. 5 , 1980), entitled Powers of the Compiler of Laws . Amended by P.L. 17- 006:8 (May 5, 1983). Repealed and reenacted to this section by P.L. 27- 077:1 (Apr. 26, 2004). 2019 NOTE: This section was originally codified in the GCA b y P.L. 15-104:1 (Mar. 5, 1980), entitled Extent of Revision of Codes and Supplements . Amended by P.L. 17-006:9 (May 5, 1983), entitled Powers of Compiler of Laws Relative to Revision . Reenacted as 1 GCA § 1606 by P.L. 27-077:1 (Apr. 26, 2004). COL6/5/20191 GCA GENERAL PROVISIONS CH. 16 COMPILER OF LAWS 6 § 1606. Powers of the Compiler of Laws Relative to Revision. In preparing the Guam Code Annotated, the Guam Administrative Rules and Regulations, court reports and other publications of the Office, the Compiler of Laws ma y: (a) Number and renumber

o Revision. In preparing the Guam Code Annotated, the Guam Administrative Rules and Regulations, court reports and other publications of the Office, the Compiler of Laws ma y: (a) Number and renumber chapters, sections and part s of sections; (b) Rearrange sections so that they fit harmoniousl y within the publication being prepared; (c) Change reference numbers to agree with renumbered chapters, parts, or sections; (d) Substitute the proper selection or chapter numb ers for the terms ‘the preceding section’, ‘this act’, and like terms; (e) Strike out figures where they are merely a repe tition of written words; (f) Change capitalization for the purposes of uniformity; and (g) Correct manifest clerical errors or typographic al errors. SOURCE: Added as 1 GCA § 1605 by P.L. 15-104:1 (Mar. 5, 19 80), entitled Extent of Revision of Codes and Supplements . Amended by P.L. 17-006:9 (May 5, 1983), entitled Powers of Compiler of Laws Relative to Revision . Repealed and reenacted to this section by P.L. 2 7-077:1 (April 26, 2004). 2019 NOTE: This section was originally codified in the GCA b y P.L. 15-104:1 (Mar. 5, 1980) entitled Copyright . Reenacted as 1 GCA § 1607 by P.L.

to this section by P.L. 2 7-077:1 (April 26, 2004). 2019 NOTE: This section was originally codified in the GCA b y P.L. 15-104:1 (Mar. 5, 1980) entitled Copyright . Reenacted as 1 GCA § 1607 by P.L. 27-077:1 (April 26, 2004). § 1607. Copyright. The government of Guam shall have the right to copy right or permit any appropriate private contractor to cop yright any or all of the work product developed pursuant to this Chapter; provided, that the Supreme Court of Guam shall reta in the power and right to distribute within the government of Gu am any or all of the products of the office at below or at no cos t to the recipient agency without having first to pay any co pyright fee to COL6/5/20191 GCA GENERAL PROVISIONS CH. 16 COMPILER OF LAWS 7 the copyright holder; and provided, further, that t he government of Guam shall not part with any rights to the form or structure of the laws, rules or other official documents of Guam so that, should the appropriate Guam authorities wish to ame nd or repeal such laws, rules or official documents in the futur e, there will exist no private claim to the form or structure. SOURCE: GC § 42104, as added by P.L. 14-093:2 (Dec. 31, 19 77).

to ame nd or repeal such laws, rules or official documents in the futur e, there will exist no private claim to the form or structure. SOURCE: GC § 42104, as added by P.L. 14-093:2 (Dec. 31, 19 77). Codified as 1 GCA § 1606 by P.L. 15-104:1 (Mar. 5, 1980). Repealed and reenacted to this section by P.L. 27-077:1 (Ap r. 26, 2004) 2019 NOTE: This section was originally codified in the GCA b y P.L. 15-104:1 (Mar. 5, 1980), entitled Charges for Publications; Free Distribution . Repealed and reenacted as Printing Revolving Fund by P.L. 17-006:10 (May 5, 1983). Repealed and reenacted as 1 GCA § 1608, Charges for Publications; Free Distribution , by P.L. 27-077:1 (Apr. 26, 2004). § 1608. Charges for Publications; Fee Distribution. (a) All funds required to pay for printing the publ ications published by the Compiler of Laws or printed by him or her at the request of other government entities shall be t aken from the proceeds from sales of publications, appropriations of I Liheslaturan Guåhan or by transfer from the funds of the requesting agencies. (b) Except as provided in Subsection (c), below, th e Compiler of Laws shall charge a fee for any publica tions and printing jobs undertaken

or by transfer from the funds of the requesting agencies. (b) Except as provided in Subsection (c), below, th e Compiler of Laws shall charge a fee for any publica tions and printing jobs undertaken by the office. Such fees s hall be established and approved by the Judicial Council up on submission by the Compiler of Laws as approved by t he Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Guam. (c) The Compiler of Laws shall furnish legal public ations of the office or its licensees free of charge to the f ollowing public officials for official use: All Senators of I Liheslaturan Guåhan ; The Clerk of I Liheslaturan Guåhan ; I Maga’lahen Guåhan ; I Segundu na Maga’lahen Guåhan ; Justices of the Supreme Court of Guam; COL6/5/20191 GCA GENERAL PROVISIONS CH. 16 COMPILER OF LAWS 8 Judges of the Superior Court of Guam; Guam’s Delegate to the United States House of Representatives; Department and agency heads of the government of Gu am; Office of the Attorney General; Office of Public Accountability; and Such agencies of state, territorial, trust territor y, and local governments, which provide their publications free of charge to Guam.

ce of the Attorney General; Office of Public Accountability; and Such agencies of state, territorial, trust territor y, and local governments, which provide their publications free of charge to Guam. All other persons shall be required to pay for publ ications in accordance with the fee schedule established and ap proved by the Judicial Council of Guam. SOURCE: GC § 42105, as added by P.L. 14-093:2 (Dec. 31, 19 77). Codified as 1 GCA § 1607 by P.L. 15-104:1 (Mar. 5, 1980). Repealed and reenacted as Printing Revolving Fund by P.L. 17-006:10 (May 5, 1983). Repealed and reenacted to this section, Charges for Publications; Free Distribution , by P.L. 27-077:1 (Apr. 26, 2004). 2019 NOTE: This section was originally codified in the GCA b y P.L. 15-104:1 (Mar. 5, 1980), entitled Compiler of Laws Funding . Repealed and reenacted as 1 GCA § 1612, Compiler of Laws Fund , by P.L. 27- 077:1 (Apr. 26, 2004). NOTE : Reference to Office of Public Auditor changed to Office of Public Accountability pursuant to P.L. 30-027:2 (Ju ne 16, 2009). § 1609. Compiler of Laws as Repository for Certain Documents.

004). NOTE : Reference to Office of Public Auditor changed to Office of Public Accountability pursuant to P.L. 30-027:2 (Ju ne 16, 2009). § 1609. Compiler of Laws as Repository for Certain Documents. In addition to the duties of the Compiler of Laws s pecified in this statute, the Compiler of Laws shall maintai n a repository of all laws of Guam and all Opinions of the Attorne y General, Executive Orders of I Maga’lahi , and court decisions used in his or her annotations to the Codes of Guam; provided, that if the materials are stored elsewhere within the Supreme C ourt of Guam, the Compiler of Laws need not duplicate such efforts. Such repository may be maintained on microfilm, mic rofiche, or other mechanical or electronic media. SOURCE: GC § 42108, as added by P.L. 14-093:2 (Dec. 31, 19 77). Codified as 1 GCA § 1612, Compiler as Repository for Certain COL6/5/20191 GCA GENERAL PROVISIONS CH. 16 COMPILER OF LAWS 9 Documents , by P.L. 15-104:1 (Mar. 5, 1980). Repealed and re enacted to this section by P.L. 27-077:1 (April 26, 2004). 2019 NOTE: This section was originally codified in the GCA by P.L. 15-104:1 (Mar. 5, 1980), entitled Authority Over the Fund . Repealed by P.L.

cted to this section by P.L. 27-077:1 (April 26, 2004). 2019 NOTE: This section was originally codified in the GCA by P.L. 15-104:1 (Mar. 5, 1980), entitled Authority Over the Fund . Repealed by P.L. 27-077:1 (Apr. 26, 2004). § 1610. Publication of Administrative Rules and Reg ulations. All rules and regulations or amendments to rules an d regulations promulgated by any Director and/ or boa rd for departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the government of Guam, pursuant to specific statute or through th e Administrative Adjudication Act, shall be codified and published as provided for in this Act. The Compiler of Laws shall ascertain legislative approval of rules and regulations pursu ant to the Administrative Adjudication Act by clear indication of approval, either by the passage of a bill into law or by cert ification by the Speaker of I Liheslatura as to I Liheslatura’s default approval of said compliant rules and regulations. The Compiler of Laws shall submit to I Liheslatura a list of rules and regulations whose approval he or she is unable to confirm due to the loss of records prior to the transfer of the Compiler of Law’s Offi ce to the Supreme Court, or due to the

ura a list of rules and regulations whose approval he or she is unable to confirm due to the loss of records prior to the transfer of the Compiler of Law’s Offi ce to the Supreme Court, or due to the lack of certified legi slative records, or due to any other reason. SOURCE : Added by P.L. 27-077:1 (Apr. 26, 2004). Amended by P.L. 34-032:1 (July 13, 2017). 2019 NOTE: This section was originally codified in the GCA by P.L. 15-104:1 (Mar. 5, 1980), entitled Custody of the Fund. Repealed by P.L. 17-006:11 (May 5, 1983). § 1611. Guam Code Advisory Commission. (a) Commission Duties. There is hereby created a Gu am Code Advisory Commission, which shall have the foll owing duties: (1) To conduct a review of the structure, format, a nd organization of Guam’s laws, rules and regulations, and court reports and recommend ways by which these mat erials may be more accessible to the general public. The Commission shall consider all means of distribution , including both paper and electronic; COL6/5/20191 GCA GENERAL PROVISIONS CH. 16 COMPILER OF LAWS 10 (2) To recommend to the Chief Justice of the Suprem e Court of Guam and the Judicial Council, ways by whi ch such changes may be implemented

/5/20191 GCA GENERAL PROVISIONS CH. 16 COMPILER OF LAWS 10 (2) To recommend to the Chief Justice of the Suprem e Court of Guam and the Judicial Council, ways by whi ch such changes may be implemented both as to editoria l and production issues; (3) To hold hearings as necessary or relative to th e duties of the Commission; and (4) To recommend to the Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Guam and the Judicial Council, any legisla tion necessary to implement the recommendations of the Commission. (b) Commission Composition. The Guam Code Advisory Commission shall be comprised as follows: (1) The Attorney General, or his or her designee; (2) The Public Defender, or his or her designee; (3) The Legal Counsel to I Maga’lahi (the Governor); (4) The Legislative Counsel to I Liheslaturan Guåhan (the Guam Legislature); (5) The President of the Guam Bar Association, or h is or her designee; (6) The Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of Guam, or his or her designee; and (7) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Guam, or his or her designee, who shall serve as Chairper son of the Commission. The members of the Commission shall receive no stip end for their meetings and attendance.

ice of the Supreme Court of Guam, or his or her designee, who shall serve as Chairper son of the Commission. The members of the Commission shall receive no stip end for their meetings and attendance. (c) Commission Support. Administrative support for the Commission shall be provided through the Office of the Compiler of Laws for any assistance required by the Commission, or hearing to be held in accordance wit h this Chapter. SOURCE : Added by P.L. 27-077:1 (Apr. 26, 2004). 2019 NOTE: This section was originally codified in the GCA by P.L. 15-104:1 (Mar. 5, 1980), entitled Fiscal Year Established and Annual COL6/5/20191 GCA GENERAL PROVISIONS CH. 16 COMPILER OF LAWS 11 Budget Required. Amended by P.L. 17-006:11 (May 5, 1983). Repealed by P.L. 27-077:1 (Apr. 26, 2004). § 1612. Compiler of Laws Fund. There is hereby created a special fund entitled ‘Co mpiler of Laws Fund’, for the purposes of receiving payment f or all fees associated with the publication provided by th e Compiler of Laws as authorized by this statute. The Fund shall be maintained by the Supreme Court of Guam, separate and apart from the General Fund.

s associated with the publication provided by th e Compiler of Laws as authorized by this statute. The Fund shall be maintained by the Supreme Court of Guam, separate and apart from the General Fund. All funds to be expended from the Compiler of Laws Fund shall be do ne in accordance with the law, and by rules and regulatio ns promulgated by the Judicial Council. Funds shall on ly be used for printing, research, publication, and publi cation services, in whatever media designated by the Compi ler of Laws. SOURCE : GC § 42106, as added by P.L. 14-093:2 (Dec. 31, 1 977). Codified as 1 GCA § 1608 by P.L. 15-104:1 (Mar. 5, 1980), entitled Compiler of Laws Funding . Repealed and reenacted to this section by P.L. 27-077:1 (Apr. 26, 2004). 2019 NOTE: This section was originally codified in the GCA by P.L. 15-104:1 (Mar. 5, 1980), entitled Compiler as Repository for Certain Documents , by P.L. 15-104:1 (Mar. 5, 1980). Repealed and ree nacted as 1 GCA § 1609 by P.L. 27-077:1 (Apr. 26, 2004). § 1613. Transition Provisions: Personnel, Equipment , Supplies and Funds. (a) Personnel. The incumbent Compiler of Laws shall remain an Attorney at the Office of the Attorney Ge neral subject to the

§ 1613. Transition Provisions: Personnel, Equipment , Supplies and Funds. (a) Personnel. The incumbent Compiler of Laws shall remain an Attorney at the Office of the Attorney Ge neral subject to the appointing authority of the Attorney General and all funds appropriated for his or her personnel costs shall r emain within the budget of the Office of the Attorney General, s ubject to his continued employment. (b) Office, Equipment, and Supplies. All computer equipment, including hardware and software (either prepackaged or developed by or at the direction of the Compiler of Laws), and office supplies and equipment purchased, assigned, owned, or leased by the Office of the Compiler of Laws or the Attorney General with public funds for use in the official d uties of the Compiler of Laws, and the Office itself, shall be t ransferred from COL6/5/20191 GCA GENERAL PROVISIONS CH. 16 COMPILER OF LAWS 12 the Office of the Attorney General to the Supreme C ourt of Guam. Such transfer shall take place on the next mo st convenient date for accounting purposes following t he effective date of this Act, provided, however, that such effe ctive date of transfer shall not exceed thirty (30) days

e place on the next mo st convenient date for accounting purposes following t he effective date of this Act, provided, however, that such effe ctive date of transfer shall not exceed thirty (30) days from the effective date of this Act. Nothing in this Act shall require the physical transfer of the office of the Compiler of Laws, from those p remises in which it is currently located. (c) Appropriations and Funds. All funds in the cust ody of the Compiler of Laws or under his control, includin g all appropriations made to or allocated to the office, regardless of what fund, except for the personnel costs of the in cumbent Compiler of Laws, shall be transferred to the Supre me Court of Guam. All encumbrances and purchase orders outstand ing at the time of the transfer shall remain valid following t he transfer and shall be transferred. SOURCE : Added by P.L. 27-077:1 (Apr. 26, 2004). 2019 NOTE: This section was originally codified in the GCA by P.L. 15-104:1 (Mar. 5, 1980), entitled Merger with Guam Law Revision Commission. Amended by P.L. 17-006:13 (May 5, 1983). Repealed by P.L. 27-077:1 (Apr. 26, 2004). § 1614. Existing Licenses and Contracts.

5-104:1 (Mar. 5, 1980), entitled Merger with Guam Law Revision Commission. Amended by P.L. 17-006:13 (May 5, 1983). Repealed by P.L. 27-077:1 (Apr. 26, 2004). § 1614. Existing Licenses and Contracts. Any licenses granted, or contract entered into, by the Compiler of Laws prior to the effective date of thi s Act, and in accordance with the laws of Guam, shall continue in full force and effect for the term of such license or contract or as allowed by the laws of Guam. SOURCE : Added by P.L. 27-077:1 (Apr. 26, 2004). § 1615. Publication by Government Entities. Nothing herein shall prevent I Liheslaturan Guåhan , I Maga’lahen Guåhan, the Courts of Guam, or the office of the Attorney General from publishing on their websites, in print or otherwise, any laws, decisions, executive orders, o pinions, or other information promulgated by that branch or off ice. SOURCE : Added by P.L. 27-077:1 (Apr. 26, 2004). ---------- COL6/5/2019