An Act Amending Act Numbered Two Hundred and Thirty-Eight, Fixing the Limits of Cavite Harbor and Providing for the Police Jurisdiction thereof and for the Anchorage of Vessels therein, by Changing the Title of the Officer in Charge to "Rear-Admiral of the United States Navy in Command of the Asiatic Station"
Act No. 382, enacted on April 2, 1902, amends Act No. 238, which established the boundaries of Cavite Harbor and assigned police jurisdiction to the Admiral of the United States Navy in command of the Asiatic Station. The amendment changes the title from "Admiral" to "Rear-Admiral." The law emphasizes the need for prompt enactment for the public good and stipulates that it takes effect immediately upon passage. This reflects the legislative process at the time, prioritizing efficient governance in matters related to military jurisdiction and maritime regulations.
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- Act No. 382
- Date Enacted
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- Statutes
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- Acts
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- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
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April 2, 1902
ACT NO. 382
AN ACT AMENDING ACT NUMBERED TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-EIGHT, FIXING THE LIMITS OF CAVITE HARBOR AND PROVIDING FOR THE POLICE JURISDICTION THEREOF AND FOR THE ANCHORAGE OF VESSELS THEREIN, BY CHANGING THE TITLE OF THE OFFICER IN CHARGE TO "REAR-ADMIRAL OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY IN COMMAND OF THE ASIATIC STATION"
SECTION 1. Act Numbered Two hundred and thirty-eight, entitled "An Act fixing the limits of Cavite harbor, vesting the Admiral of the United States Navy in command of the Asiatic Station with police jurisdiction thereof and providing rules and regulations for governing vessels anchored therein," is hereby amended by striking out the word "Admiral" where it appears in the title and in the body of the Act and inserting in lieu thereof the words "Rear-Admiral."
SECTION 2. The public good requiring the speedy enactment of this bill, the passage of the same is hereby expedited in accordance with section two of "An Act prescribing the order of procedure by the Commission in the enactment of laws," passed September twenty-sixth, nineteen hundred.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on its passage.
ENACTED, April 2, 1902.
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An Act Amending Act Numbered Two Hundred and Thirty-Eight, Fixing the Limits of Cavite Harbor and Providing for the Police Jurisdiction thereof and for the Anchorage of Vessels therein, by Changing the Title of the Officer in Charge to "Rear-Admiral of the United States Navy in Command of the Asiatic Station", Act No. 382, Apr 2, 1902 (Philippines)
An Act Amending Act Numbered Two Hundred and Thirty-Eight, Fixing the Limits of Cavite Harbor and Providing for the Police Jurisdiction thereof and for the Anchorage of Vessels therein, by Changing the Title of the Officer in Charge to "Rear-Admiral of the United States Navy in Command of the Asiatic Station", Act No. 382 (Phil. 1902)
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