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B 121-38

AN ACT TO AMEND §54B102 OF CHAPTER 54B, TITLE 10, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO ALLOWING FOR FURTHER EXEMPTIONS TO THE “CHOOSE TO REUSE: MUNGNGA MA AYEK I PLASTEK ACT OF 2018.”

38th Guam Legislature

Legislation to amend Guam's 2018 Choose to Reuse act, §54B102, authorizing additional exemptions, potentially easing plastic-reduction rules for businesses and shoppers.

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Bill Summary · B 121-38

Summary of Bill B 121-38 (Guam)

Bill at a Glance

  • Bill Number: B 121-38
  • Title: AN ACT TO AMEND §54B102 OF CHAPTER 54B, TITLE 10, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO ALLOWING FOR FURTHER EXEMPTIONS TO THE “CHOOSE TO REUSE: MUNGNGA MA AYEK I PLASTEK ACT OF 2018.”
  • Introduced: November 27, 2025
  • Status: Not specified in the provided information
  • Classification: bill (legislative measure)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill proposes amendments to Guam’s legal framework governing the “Choose to Reuse: Mungnga ma Ayek i Plastek Act of 2018.”
  • Specifically, it seeks to “allow for further exemptions” to the 2018 act, broadening or adding permissible exemptions to the requirements or restrictions established by the Choose to Reuse act.

Key Provisions (as Described)

  • Amendment Target: §54B102 of Chapter 54B, Title 10 Guam Code Annotated.
  • Primary Change: Authorizes additional exemptions to the Choose to Reuse Act of 2018.
  • Scope of Exemptions: The exact categories, eligibility criteria, and duration of the new exemptions are not detailed in the summary provided. The bill would define and authorize these exemptions within the amended §54B102 once enacted.

Potential Impact

  • Businesses and Vendors: Retailers, grocers, and packaging suppliers may gain new exemptions from certain requirements tied to the 2018 plastic-reduction framework, potentially altering packaging practices and compliance costs for specific products or operations.
  • Consumers: Depending on exemptions, some consumer-facing requirements (such as limits on certain single-use plastics or the use of reusable options) could be affected for covered contexts.
  • Environment: By expanding exemptions, the bill could influence the effectiveness or scope of the 2018 environmental initiative; the environmental impact would depend on which exemptions are added.
  • Policy Flexibility: The bill increases legislative flexibility to tailor exemptions as needs or circumstances evolve.

Affected Parties and Stakeholders

  • Government agencies enforcing the Choose to Reuse Act
  • Local businesses and retailers
  • Packaging and plastics industries
  • Consumers who are served by exempted practices

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction Date: November 27, 2025
  • Status: Not provided in the material available
  • Next Steps (typical): If advanced, the bill would typically move through committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes in the Guam Legislature, followed by passage and signing into law. The exact timeline and procedural milestones will depend on the committee assignments and legislative calendar, as well as any determinations about the content of the exemptions.

Notes

  • The summary above is based on the bill’s stated purpose to amend §54B102 to allow further exemptions to the 2018 act. The precise exemption categories, eligibility rules, duration, enforcement, and fiscal implications would be specified in the full bill text and any accompanying fiscal notes or committee reports once released.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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