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\par Plaintiff-Appellee,
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\par }{\b\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 and THE MANGILAO IMPROVEMENT ORGANIZATION}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582  
\par Defendants-Appellants.}{\insrsid10629582 
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\par Hag\'e5t\'f1a, Guam
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\par }{\ul\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 Appearing for Plaintiff-Appellee:}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 
\par J. Patrick Mason
\par Deputy Attorney General
\par Office of the Attorney General
\par Suite 2-200E, Judicial Ctr. Bldg.
\par 120 W O}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 Brien Dr.
\par Hag\'e5t\'f1a, Guam 96913\cell 
\par }{\ul\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 Appearing for Defendants-Appellants:}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 
\par David J. Highsmith, Esq.
\par Law Office of David J. Highsmith, P.C.
\par Suite 209, Union Bank of California Bldg.
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\par }{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 BEFORE:}{\insrsid10629582  }{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 PETER C. SIGUENZA, JR. Chief Justice; F. PHILIP CARBULLIDO, Associate Justice; and FRANCES M. TYDINGCO-GATEWOOD, Associate Justice.}{\insrsid10629582 

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\par }{\b\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 TYDINGCO-GATEWOOD, J.:}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 
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\par }{\b\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 [1]}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 \tab Defendant-Appellant Dae Sin Pachinko, Inc. (}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 Dae Sin}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 
) appeals from the Superior Court decision ordering Plaintiff-Appellee Government of Guam (}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 
Government}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 ) to destroy 221 slot machines that the Guam Police Department seized from Dae Sin}{
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s gambling concession at the 2001 Liberation Day Carnival. Dae Sin claims that its slot machines were properly licensed pursuant to Title 9 GCA }{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582  64.62 and as a result were not subject to seizure. The Superior Court held that slot machines are not licensable on Guam for any purpose. We affirm the Superior Court}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 s decision.
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\par }{\b\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 [2]}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 \tab Dae Sin paid $10,000.00 for a concession to operate slot machines at the 2001 Liberation Day Carnival. In early July 2001, the Guam Police Department seized 221 of Dae Sin}{
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s slot machines that were being used at the carnival, alleging that the machines were illegal under Title 9 GCA }{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582  64.20, which prohibits anyone from importing, causing to import, or manufacturing certain gambling
 devices, including slot machines. At the forfeiture proceeding, Dae Sin argued that its machines were temporarily licensed for use at the carnival pursuant to a statutory exception. Both parties moved for summary judgment. On February 13, 2002, the Super
i
or Court issued a decision and order in favor of the Government, holding that the statutory exception allowing gambling devices at certain carnivals did not apply to slot machines. The Superior Court declared the machines illegal and ordered the Attorney 
General to seize and destroy the machines. Currently, the machines are being held by the Department of Public Works.
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\par }{\b\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 [3]}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 \tab This court has jurisdiction over an appeal from a final judgment. Title 7 GCA }{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582  3107 (1994). 
\par 
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Guam law generally prohibits gambling and gambling devices, including slot machines. However, Title 9 GCA }{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582  64.62 provides an exception to this ban for gambling devices that have b
een temporarily licensed for use at certain fairs or carnivals. The only issue before this court is whether slot machines may be temporarily licensed so as to qualify for the exception. }{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f 
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{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582  }{\i\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 Pangelinan v. Gutierrez, }{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 2000 Guam 11, }{
\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582  7, }{\i\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 aff}{\i\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\i\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 d}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582  }{\i\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 by Gutierrez v. Pangelinan}{
\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 , 276 F.3d 539 (9th Cir. 2002) . }{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 
In all cases involving statutory construction, the starting point must be the language of the statue itself.}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582  }{\i\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 Paulino v. Biscoe}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 , 2000 Guam 13, }{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582  26. Thus, we must}{\insrsid10629582  }{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 examine the language of the statut}{\insrsid10629582 es that regulate slot machines.}{\insrsid16522325 
\par }{\insrsid10629582\charrsid10629582 
\par }{\b\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 [5]}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 \tab Chapter 64 of Title 9 Guam Code Annotated regulates gambling on Guam. Gambling is prohibited on Guam except as otherwise provided by law. Title 9 GCA }{
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 64.10 (1996). The importation and possession of gambling devices is likewise prohibited, whether or not the devices are operable. Title 9 GCA }{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582  64.20, 64.22 (1996). Sections 64.20 and 64.22 define }{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f 
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\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582  to specifically include slot machines. 9 GCA }{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582  64.20(b), 64.22(b). Gambling devices in violation of section 64.20 or section 64.22 are subject to seizure and forfeiture. 9 GCA }{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 
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 64.20(c), 64.22(d). Section 64.20 also expressly provides that all slot machines are subject to seizure and forfeiture. 9 GCA }{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582  64.20(c).
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\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 64.62 (1996). Section 64.62 reads in its entirety:}{\insrsid16522325 
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Section 64.10 of this Title does not apply to any gambling conducted by a person who has been issued a permit by the Governor for concessions operated during a fair or carnival, and Section 64.20 of this title does not apply to p
ossession of any temporarily licensed gambling device during any Guam Island Fair, Liberation Day Carnival or any other fair or carnival for which the Governor has issued a proclamation.
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\par }{\i\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 Id.}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 
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\par }{\b\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 [7]}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 \tab Dae Sin argues that under this section, the governor can tem
porarily license slot machines. The Superior Court held that section 64.62 sets out the consequences of possessing a temporarily licensed gambling device but does not contain any procedure or authorization for issuing a temporary license. We agree with th
e Superior Court}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 
s interpretation of this statute. While section 64.62 authorizes the governor to issue a permit to allow a person to conduct gambling in conjunction with certain fairs or carnivals, the statute do
es not grant any authority to temporarily license a gambling }{\i\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 device}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 . Thus, a slot machine cannot be temporarily licensed under section 64.62.
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\par }{\b\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 [8]}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 \tab The only statute that explicitly provides for the licensing of any amusement device is Title 11 GCA }{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582  22202, which governs the fees imposed by the Department of Revenue and Taxation on amusement devices}{\insrsid10629582  }{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 
and also provides, }{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\i\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 No slot machine}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582  or amusement device s
et to make progressive or automatic payouts }{\i\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 shall be licensed under this Section}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 .}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582  Title 11 GCA }{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 
 22202 (1994) (emphasis added). At one time, section 22202 expressly allowed for the temporary licensing of slot machines by the Department of Revenue and Taxation }{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 for operation exclusively during any Guam Island Fair, Liberation Day Carnival or any other fair or carnival for which the Governor has issued a proclamation.}{
\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 
 Guam Pub. L. 18-40:63 (Jul. 9, 1986). Section 22202 was later amended, however, to completely delete the temporary licensing provision and to add the express prohibition against the licensing of slot machines under that section. Guam P}{\insrsid10629582 
ub. L. 19-24:4 (Oct. 17, 1988).}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 
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\par }{\b\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 [9]}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 \tab Dae Sin argues that although section 22202 provides that no slot machine can be licensed }{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 under }{\i\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 this }{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 Section}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f 
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 (emphasis added), a dual licensing system exists, where section 64.62 authorizes the governor to temporarily license slot machines that are not licensable under section 22202 by the Department of Revenue and Ta
xation. We disagree. As discussed above, section 64.62 does not confer any authority upon the governor to license slot machines. It merely provides that a temporarily licensed gambling device is not subject to section 64.20. Because the law now expressly 
bans even temporary licensure of slot machines, the exception provided for in section 64.62 cannot apply to slot machines.
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\par }{\b\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 [10]}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 \tab Guam law does not provide for any procedure for the licensing of slot machines. Furthermore, slot machines are expressly ban
ned under Chapter 64 of Title 9 of the Guam Code Annotated. Thus, Dae Sin}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 
s slot machines were properly seized. Accordingly, the judgment of the trial court is }{\b\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 AFFIRMED}{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 . }{\insrsid10629582 
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\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10629582 {\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 FRANCES M. TYDINGCO-GATEWOOD\tab \tab }{\insrsid10629582  }{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 F. PHILIP CARBULLIDO
\par }\pard \qj \fi1440\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10629582 {\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 Associate Justice\tab \tab \tab \tab }{\insrsid10629582  }{\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 Associate Justice}{\insrsid10629582 
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10629582 {\insrsid16522325\charrsid10629582 PETER C. SIGUENZA, JR.
\par Chief Justice}{\insrsid10629582 
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