GUAM RULING ALTERS LAW ON MARIJUANA

HAGATNA, Guam -- The Guam Supreme Court has ruled in favor of permitting
marijuana smoking for religious purposes.

The high court dismissed charges against Benny Toves Guerrero, arrested in
January 1991 at the territory's international airport for importing more
than 7 ounces of marijuana.

Guerrero said he is a member of the Rastafarian religion, and that use of
marijuana is a required sacrament of his faith.

Guerrero's attorney said the Supreme Court ruling is a landmark case in
Guam for First Amendment rights and freedom of religion.