Pending Proceedings

(a)This Act does not affect or abate a prosecution for a violation of law occurring before the effective date of this Act. If the offense being prosecuted is similar to one set out in Article 4, the penalties under Article 4 apply if they are less than those under former law.

(b)This Act does not affect a civil seizure, forfeiture or injunctive proceeding commenced before the effective date of this Act.

(c)An administrative proceeding under laws that are superseded by this Act must be continued and brought to a final determination in accordance with the laws and rules in effect before the effective date of this Act. A substance controlled under superseded law, but which is not listed in Appendices A, B, C, D or E is automatically controlled without further proceedings and must be added in the appropriate schedule.

(d)DPHSS shall initially permit a person to register who owns or operates an establishment engaged in the manufacture, distribution or dispensing of a controlled substance before the effective date of this Act and who is registered or licensed in Guam.