Compliance inspections found that 97.1% of Guam tobacco retailers complied with laws prohibiting sales to minors in 2025, according to data released January 5 by the Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center (GBHWC) and the Department of Revenue and Taxation (DRT). The compliance rate increased from 94.8% in 2024, well above the federally required minimum of 80% under the Synar Amendment.
Out of 277 eligible retailers inspected, only eight were cited for selling tobacco or disposable ENDS products to minors ages 16–20, and one retailer failed to post a required “No Sale Under 21” sign. The nine establishments received citations ranging from $2,000 to $4,000.
Officials credited strong enforcement and education efforts, including GBHWC’s Merchant Education Outreach Program, launched in 2025, which provides door-to-door education and compliance resources.
