Ban on the Importation, Manufacture, Sale and Distribution, etc. of Certain Types of Toy Firearms and Explosives
Letter of Instructions No. 1264, issued on July 31, 1982, by Ferdinand E. Marcos, mandates a ban on the importation, manufacture, distribution, sale, and display of toy firearms and explosives that closely resemble real weapons. This measure aims to enhance public safety and prevent misuse, as these replicas have been employed in illegal activities. The relevant ministers are tasked with creating regulations to enforce this ban, while the Philippine Constabulary/Integrated National Police is instructed to confiscate any such toys used unlawfully. Compliance with this directive is required to ensure public welfare.
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- What is Ban on the Importation, Manufacture, Sale and Distribution, etc. of Certain Types of Toy Firearms and Explosives about?
- Letter of Instructions No. 1264, issued on July 31, 1982, by Ferdinand E. Marcos, mandates a ban on the importation, manufacture, distribution, sale, and display of toy firearms and explosives that closely resemble real weapons. This measure aims to enhance public safety and prevent misuse, as these replicas have been employed in illegal activities. The relevant ministers are tasked with creating regulations to enforce this ban, while the Philippine Constabulary/Integrated National Police is instructed to confiscate any such toys used unlawfully. Compliance with this directive is required to ensure public welfare.
- What type of law is Letter of Instructions No. 1264?
- Ban on the Importation, Manufacture, Sale and Distribution, etc. of Certain Types of Toy Firearms and Explosives (Letter of Instructions No. 1264) is a Philippine Presidential Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Ban on the Importation, Manufacture, Sale and Distribution, etc. of Certain Types of Toy Firearms and Explosives enacted?
- Ban on the Importation, Manufacture, Sale and Distribution, etc. of Certain Types of Toy Firearms and Explosives (Letter of Instructions No. 1264) was enacted on Jul 31, 1982.
- What is the citation for Ban on the Importation, Manufacture, Sale and Distribution, etc. of Certain Types of Toy Firearms and Explosives?
- Ban on the Importation, Manufacture, Sale and Distribution, etc. of Certain Types of Toy Firearms and Explosives, Letter of Instructions No. 1264, Jul 31, 1982 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Letter of Instructions No. 1264
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Letters of Instructions
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
July 31, 1982
LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 1264
| TO | : | The Minister of National Defense |
| The Minister of Local Government | ||
| The Minister of Finance | ||
| The Minister of Trade and Industry | ||
| The Minister of Justice | ||
| SUBJECT | : | Ban on the Importation, Manufacture, Distribution, Sale and Distribution, Sale and Display of Certain Types of Toy Firearms and Explosives |
WHEREAS, there is now a proliferation of imported toy firearms and explosives which, except for its weight, are replicas in appearance, measurements, color and parts as its genuine counterpart firearms and explosives; cd
WHEREAS, these toy firearms and explosives could mislead the public into believing that these firearms are in fact genuine and as such could be used, as in fact reports indicate that these had been used, for illegal and/or criminal purposes by unscrupulous individuals;
WHEREAS, in the interest of public safety and general welfare there is an imperative need to ban the importation, manufacture, distribution, sale and display of these types of toys;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, do hereby order and direct the following: casia
1. Henceforth, the importation, manufacture, distribution, sale and display of toy firearms and explosives which, even if dissimilar to in some aspects, are replicas in appearance, measurements, color and parts as its genuine counterpart firearms and explosives, are prohibited.
2. The Ministers of Finance, Trade and Industry, Local Government and National Defense shall issue necessary rules and regulations to implement these instructions. cdt
3. The Philippine Constabulary/Integrated National Police is directed to confiscate all toy firearms and explosives such as described in paragraph 1 hereof, which are displayed or otherwise used for illegal or criminal purposes.
Strict compliance herewith is enjoined.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 31st day of July, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Two.
Cite This Law
Ban on the Importation, Manufacture, Sale and Distribution, etc. of Certain Types of Toy Firearms and Explosives, Letter of Instructions No. 1264, Jul 31, 1982 (Philippines)
Ban on the Importation, Manufacture, Sale and Distribution, etc. of Certain Types of Toy Firearms and Explosives, Letter of Instructions No. 1264 (Phil. 1982)
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