{"data":{"id":"us-gu/5-gca-61511.1","jurisdiction":"us-gu","citation":"5 GCA § 61511.1","heading":"Voluntary Reclamation Compliance Waiver.","body":"(a) An owner who voluntarily reclaims estray livestock within seven (7) calendar days of notice of impoundment or publication of notice may qualify for a waiver or reduction of penalties under this Article, provided the owner:\n(1) establishes proof of ownership;\n(2) cooperates with Department livestock registration and identification requirements within a period prescribed by the Department. The Department shall issue any livestock identification, such as livestock identification tags, required by law or regulation; and\n(3) pays reasonable care, transportation, veterinary, administrative, and other actual costs associated with the estray as determined by the Department.\n(b) The waiver authorized under this Section shall apply only to first-time violations occurring within a three (3) year period.\n(c) The waiver shall not apply where:\n(1) the estray incident resulted in bodily injury or death;\n(2) substantial property damage occurred;\n(3) the owner intentionally abandoned the livestock; or\n(4) the owner is determined to be a repeat or habitual violator.\n(d) Nothing in this Section shall prohibit the Department from issuing warnings, compliance orders, corrective action requirements, or seeking reimbursement of actual costs incurred.","path":["Title 5: Government Operations","Division 6 - Agriculture","Chapter 61: Plants and Animals","ARTICLE 5: ESTRAYS"],"source_url":"https://col.guamcourts.gov/sites/default/files/05gc061_Q_2026-10-26.pdf","current_through":"P.L. 38-143 (Oct. 13, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-10-27T02:59:39Z","sha256":"ef0513db9bda788c2f928baf6d00f41bfad729cbcc76ef3ddf4dd221077bff2f","source_id":"us-gu","stale":false,"prev":"us-gu/5-gca-61511","next":"us-gu/5-gca-61512"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}