Contraceptive Drugs and Devices Regulation Act
Republic Act No. 4729, enacted on June 18, 1966, regulates the sale, dispensation, and distribution of contraceptive drugs and devices in the Philippines. It prohibits any person or entity from selling these products without a valid prescription from a licensed medical practitioner and limits distribution to licensed drug stores or pharmaceutical companies. The law defines "contraceptive drugs" as substances aimed at preventing fertilization and "contraceptive devices" as instruments used for the same purpose. Violators of this Act may face fines up to 500 pesos or imprisonment ranging from six months to one year, or both. This law took effect upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette on January 6, 1969.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 4729
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 18, 1966
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4729
AN ACT TO REGULATE THE SALE, DISPENSATION, AND/OR DISTRIBUTION OF CONTRACEPTIVE DRUGS AND DEVICES
SECTION 1. It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, or corporation, to sell, dispense or otherwise distribute whether for or without consideration, any contraceptive drug or device, unless such sale, dispensation or distribution is by a duly licensed drug store or pharmaceutical company and with the prescription of a qualified medical practitioner.
SECTION 2. For the purpose of this Act:
(a) "Contraceptive drug" is any medicine, drug, chemical, or portion which is used exclusively for the purpose of preventing fertilization of the female ovum: and cd
(b) "Contraceptive device" is any instrument, device, material, or agent introduced into the female reproductive system for the primary purpose of preventing conception.
SECTION 3. Any person, partnership, or corporation, violating the provisions of this Act shall be punished with a fine of not more than five hundred pesos or an imprisonment of not less than six months or more than one year or both in the discretion of the Court.
This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 18, 1966
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 65, No. 1, p. 12 on January 6, 1969
Cite This Law
Contraceptive Drugs and Devices Regulation Act, Republic Act No. 4729, Jun 18, 1966 (Philippines)
Contraceptive Drugs and Devices Regulation Act, Republic Act No. 4729 (Phil. 1966)
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