If you have full faced-tint on your vehicles, you have less than 489 hours to get it removed.  Public Law 29-91 (aka, "The Tint Bill") goes into effect this week Wednesday, and residents are still upset with the law and local tinting companies are doing their best to accommodate customers so they can comply with the law.

 

Maite resident Maggy Whong says she's disappointed with the outcome of having to remove her full-faced tint, telling KUAM News, "I just got my tint removed.  It doesn't look that great, but I understand why they're doing this and making it a law, but at least you know give us an opportunity to make it a lighter shade instead of removing the whole thing because it's really hot here on the island."

 

Whong says she understands the government couldn't pick up the tab for removing the tint, but they could have at least paid a fair share for requiring residents to remove their full-faced tint.  

 

In order to allow residents ample time to comply with the tint law, local tinting companies like Island Tinting have made special accommodations for those needing their tint removed.  For now the company's co-owner, Joe Roberto, says his company will only take in customers needing to remove their full-faced tint.  "They don't necessarily need to make an appointment, however, we do strongly suggest that, just so we know you're on your way down.  At the same time, if there's anyone who cancels or who can't make it, we've already started a waiting list," he said.

 

Roberto says his company can remove full-faced tint on about 30 vehicles a day, but if you're vehicle isn't one of those 30, there's still hope, courtesy of Island Tinting.  A total of 1,000 single-edged blades will be given away on a first come, first serve basis to those who wish to remove their full-faced tint themselves.

 

But Roberto warned, "Do not give this to any kids."

 

If your full-faced tint is not removed by January 14 each offense will cost you $250 in fines.