COVID directive violators will face fines

 

If you’re caught violating the Governor’s Executive Orders you could be subject to a fine.  After two public hearings effective Thanksgiving Day, the Department of Public Health and the Guam Police Department will begin issuing fines and penalties to individuals and businesses violating guidance and directives issued to combat COVID-19. If you’re caught violating the Governor’s Executive Orders you could be subject to a fine.  After two public hearings effective Thanksgiving Day, the Department of Public Health and the Guam Police Department will begin issuing fines and penalties to individuals and businesses violating guidance and directives issued to combat COVID-19. 

For individuals failing to comply with guidelines related to congregations or social gatherings, social distancing and wearing of masks when congregating with persons not from the same household; or restrictions on the use of public parks or beaches, and on organized or contact sports the following penalties would apply: 

• FIRST OFFENSE: $100 

• SECOND OFFENSE: $250

• THIRD OFFENSE AND EACH ADDITIONAL VIOLATION THEREAFTER $1,000

For businesses and nonprofit organizations failing to comply with guidance and directives related to the submission of mitigation plans, the submission of mitigation plans, and occupancy limits the following fines would apply: 

• 1ST OFFENSE: $1,000

• 2ND OFFENSE: $2,500

• 3RD OFFENSE AND EACH ADDITIONAL VIOLATION THEREAFTER: $10,000

According to the Joint Information Center challenges to citations can be made through the Traffic Division of the Superior Court of Guam.

To report a violation call: 311, Option 4.