Continued Effectivity of The Philippine Tariff Law of 1909
Republic Act No. 3, enacted on July 19, 1946, extends the Philippine Tariff Law of 1909, originally approved by the U.S. Congress, to remain in effect following the Philippines' independence on July 4, 1946. This law will continue until the Philippine Congress enacts any changes. The act underscores the ongoing influence of U.S. legislation in Philippine law during this transitional period. It officially took effect on the same date as the country's independence.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 3
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
July 19, 1946
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 3
AN ACT TO CONTINUE IN FORCE AND EFFECT THE ACT OF THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, APPROVED ON AUGUST 5, 1909, ENTITLED "AN ACT TO RAISE REVENUE FOR THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES," OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE PHILIPPINE TARIFF LAW OF 1909," AS AMENDED
SECTION 1. The Act of the Congress of the United States, approved on August 5, 1909, entitled "An Act to Raise Revenue for the Philippine Islands, and for other purposes," otherwise known as "The Philippine Tariff Law of 1909," as amended, shall continue in force and effect on and after July 4, 1946, until the Congress of the Philippines shall provide otherwise.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect on July 4, 1946.
Approved: July 19, 1946
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 42, No. 7, p. 1471 in July 1946
Cite This Law
Continued Effectivity of The Philippine Tariff Law of 1909, Republic Act No. 3, Jul 19, 1946 (Philippines)
Continued Effectivity of The Philippine Tariff Law of 1909, Republic Act No. 3 (Phil. 1946)
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