48 U.S.C. § 1425 — Omitted

Page 119 TITLE 48—TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS § 1425b essary to effect payment of fair market value at the time of acquisition, if it is determined that, as a result of duress, unfair influence, or other unconscionable actions, fair market value was not paid. (d) Employment of special masters or judges The District Court of Guam may employ and utilize the services of such special masters or judges as are necessary to carry out the intent and purposes hereof. (e) Awards Awards made hereunder shall be judgments against the United States. (f) Limitation on attorney’s fees; violation; pen- alty Attorney’s fees paid by claimants to counsel representing them may not exceed 5 per centum of any additional award. Any agreement to the contrary shall be unlawful and void. Whoever, in the United States or elsewhere, demands or re- ceives any remuneration in excess of the max- imum permitted by this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned not more than twelve months, or both. A reason- able attorney’s fee may be awarded in appro- priate cases. (g) Availability of documents, records, and writings to court All agencies and departments of the United States Government shall, upon request, deliver to the court any documents, records, and writings which are pertinent to any claim under review. (Pub. L. 95–134, title II, § 204, Oct. 15, 1977, 91 Stat. 1162; Pub. L. 96–205, title III, § 301(a), Mar. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 87.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This Act, referred to in subsec. (c), is Pub. L. 95–134, Oct. 15, 1977, 91 Stat. 1159, popularly known as the Om- nibus Territories Act of 1977. For complete classifica- tion of this Act to the Code, see Tables. CODIFICATION Section was not enacted as part of the Organic Act of Guam which comprises this chapter. AMENDMENTS 1980—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 96–205 struck out provisions prohibiting allowance of interest on additional amounts of award. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries TREATMENT OF CERTAIN AWARDS BY DISTRICT COURT OF GUAM Pub. L. 100–647, title VI, § 6140, Nov. 10, 1988, 102 Stat. 3724, provided that: ‘‘For purposes of the internal rev- enue laws of the United States and Guam, gross income shall not include any amount received pursuant to any claim over which the District Court of Guam has juris- diction by reason of section 204 of Public Law 95–134 [this section] (commonly referred to as the Omnibus Territories Act of 1977). This section shall be effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 1985.’’ COMMENCEMENT OF CIVIL ACTIONS BEFORE APRIL 1, 1982 Pub. L. 96–205, title III, § 301(b), Mar. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 87, provided that: ‘‘Any civil action under section 204 of the Omnibus Territories Act of 1977 (91 Stat. 1162) [this section] shall be barred unless it is commenced not later than April 1, 1982.’’ SUBCHAPTER V—PUBLIC HOUSING AND URBAN RENEWAL § 1425. Omitted Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section, act June 27, 1934, ch. 847, § 214, as added Apr. 23, 1949, ch. 89, § 2(a), 63 Stat. 57, and amended, related to insurance of mortgages on property in Guam. See section 1715d of Title 12, Banks and Banking. § 1425a. Legislative authority to create authori- ties; appointment of members; powers of au- thorities The Legislature of Guam may by law grant to a public corporate authority, existing or to be created by or under such law, powers to under- take urban renewal and housing activities in Guam. Such legislature may by law provide for the appointment, terms of office, or removal of the members of such authority and for the pow- ers of such authority, including authority to ac- cept whatever benefits the Federal Government may make available, and to do all things, to ex- ercise any and all powers, and to assume and ful- fill any and all obligations, duties, responsibil- ities, and requirements, including but not lim- ited to those relating to planning or zoning, nec- essary or desirable for receiving such Federal as- sistance, except that such authority shall not be given any power of taxation, nor any power to pledge the faith and credit of the territory of Guam for any loan whatever. (Pub. L. 88–171, § 1, Nov. 4, 1963, 77 Stat. 304.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section was not enacted as part of the Organic Act of Guam which comprises this chapter. § 1425b. Issuance of notes, bonds, and obligations The Legislature of Guam may by law author- ize such authority, any provision of the Organic Act of Guam [48 U.S.C. 1421 et seq.], or any other Act of Congress to the contrary notwith- standing, to borrow money and to issue notes, bonds, and other obligations of such character and maturity, with such security, and in such manner as the legislature may provide. Such notes, bonds, and other obligations shall not be a debt of the United States, or of Guam other than such authority, nor constitute a debt, in- debtedness, or the borrowing of money within the meaning of any limitation or restriction on the issuance of notes, bonds, or other obliga- tions contained in any laws of the United States applicable to Guam or to any agency thereof. (Pub. L. 88–171, § 2, Nov. 4, 1963, 77 Stat. 304.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT The Organic Act of Guam, referred to in text, is act Aug. 1, 1950, ch. 512, 64 Stat. 384, which is classified gen-