Bill No. 334-38, introduced by V. Anthony Ada, seeks to repeal and reenact Chapter 14, Division 4, Title 8 of the Guam Administrative Rules and Regulations, specifically focusing on updating the fees and administrative provisions related to invasive species. The new provisions establish a fee structure for the inspection, quarantine, eradication, and management of invasive species brought into Guam, which will be paid by carrier companies responsible for transporting cargo. The bill outlines specific fees based on cargo weight and type, including exemptions for coal bulk freight, liquid bulk freight, transshipment containers, and empty containers.

Additionally, the bill introduces penalties for failure to pay or remit the assessed fees. Entities responsible for freight charges who do not pay the fees, as well as carrier companies that fail to bill or remit the fees within specified timeframes, will face increased charges. The new language clarifies the definitions of key terms and the responsibilities of the parties involved in the fee collection process, ensuring that the carrier companies are not liable for unpaid fees by the entities responsible for the freight charges.

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