AN ACT TO AMEND §§ 58109 AND 58110 OF CHAPTER 58, AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 58B OF DIVISION 3, TITLE 10, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, AS ENACTED BY PUBLIC LAW 37-47, RELATIVE TO THE REPEAL OF THE LEGALIZATION OF CONSUMER GRADE FIREWORKS.

38th Guam Legislature

Repeal the legalization of consumer-grade fireworks, remove Chapter 58B, and return Guam to stricter limits, affecting residents, retailers, and safety agencies.

Overview

Bill B 20-38 proposes to repeal the legalization of consumer-grade fireworks in Guam. Specifically, the bill would amend sections of Chapter 58 (Sections 58109 and 58110) and repeal Chapter 58B of Division 3, Title 10 of the Guam Code Annotated, which was enacted by Public Law 37-47. The introduction date for the bill is November 27, 2025. The current status of the bill is not provided.

What the bill would do

Repeal the legalization framework for consumer-grade fireworks.

The bill would modify existing language in §§ 58109 and 58110 of Chapter 58 to remove provisions that authorize, regulate, or permit consumer-grade fireworks.

Repeal Chapter 58B (the regulatory framework specific to consumer-grade fireworks).

By repealing Chapter 58B, Guam would lose the separate regulatory structure established under Public Law 37-47 for the sale, possession, use, licensing, enforcement, and penalties related to consumer fireworks.

Potential alignment with enhanced public-safety objectives.

Restoring or maintaining a prohibition or tighter restrictions on consumer fireworks could be a goal to reduce injuries, fires, and disturbances associated with fireworks use.

Who and what would be affected

Residents and visitors

If the repeal takes effect, consumer-grade fireworks would no longer be legalized, affecting individuals who previously purchased, possessed, or used them.

Local retailers and distributors

Businesses that sold or planned to sell consumer-grade fireworks would be affected by the removal of legalization and the repealing of Chapter 58B.

Enforcement and public safety agencies

Law enforcement, fire departments, and safety regulators would operate under Guam’s existing laws and codes rather than Chapter 58B provisions for fireworks.

Event organizers and venues

Policies for fireworks at events or celebrations may revert to stricter prohibitions or be governed by alternative regulations.

Procedural and timeline considerations

Introduction date: November 27, 2025.

Status: Not provided in the available information.

If advanced, the bill would move through Guam’s legislative process (committees, floor debates, votes) and potentially to the Governor for signature. Any transition plan or effective date would be specified in the enacted bill.

Key takeaways

Primary aim: Repeal the legalization of consumer-grade fireworks by amending Chapter 58 and repealing Chapter 58B (as enacted by Public Law 37-47).

Resulting regime: Guam would revert to prior restrictions on consumer-grade fireworks, with regulatory authority removed from Chapter 58B provisions.

Broad impact: Affects individuals, retailers, and enforcement agencies; creates a need to review related public-safety and local regulations once enacted.

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