Amendment to Art. 591 of the Penal Code
Act No. 3298, approved on December 2, 1926, amends Article 591 of the Philippine Penal Code. It establishes that individuals who interpret dreams, make forecasts, or tell fortunes for profit, and exploit public credulity, shall face the penalty of arresto menor, unless the offense is covered under Book II of the Penal Code. This amendment aims to regulate practices deemed exploitative and protect the public from fraudulent activities. The Act took effect upon its approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Act No. 3298
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
December 2, 1926
ACT NO. 3298
AN ACT TO AMEND ARTICLE FIVE HUNDRED AND NINETY-ONE OF THE PENAL CODE
SECTION 1. Article five hundred and ninety-one of the Penal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"ART. 591. The penalty of arresto menor shall be imposed upon any person, who, for profit or gain, shall interpret dreams, make forecasts, tell fortunes, or take advantage of the credulity of the public in any other similar manner, unless the offense be punishable under Book II of this Code."
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect on its approval.
Approved, December 2, 1926.
Cite This Law
Amendment to Art. 591 of the Penal Code, Act No. 3298, Dec 2, 1926 (Philippines)
Amendment to Art. 591 of the Penal Code, Act No. 3298 (Phil. 1926)
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