Grant of Authority to Postmaster General to Print and Issue Commemorative Stamps for 10th World Jamboree
Republic Act No. 2247, enacted on June 18, 1959, authorizes the Postmaster General to print and issue semi-postal stamps and a souvenir sheet to commemorate the 10th World Jamboree and raise funds for the event. The Postmaster General, in consultation with Jamboree officials, will determine the denominations, quantities, and selling prices of the stamps. Any proceeds exceeding the stamps' postage value will be donated to the Jamboree organization, while the Postmaster General will reimburse costs incurred for printing and other related expenses. The Act took effect upon approval and was published in the Official Gazette on July 27, 1959.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 2247
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 18, 1959
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 2247
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE PRINTING AND ISSUANCE OF SEMI-POSTAL STAMPS AND A SOUVENIR SHEET TO COMMEMORATE AND HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR THE 10TH WORLD JAMBOREE
SECTION 1. To commemorate and raise funds for the 10th World Jamboree, the Postmaster General, subject to the approval of the Department Head, is hereby authorized to order the printing and issuance of semi-postal stamps and souvenir sheet.
SECTION 2. The Postmaster General, after agreement with the officials of the 10th World Jamboree, will fix the number of denominations, the quantities, the postage value, the additional amounts and the selling price to the public of each of said stamps and souvenir sheets. casia
SECTION 3. The excess of all amounts derived from the sale of the issue over the postage value of the stamps and souvenir sheets sold shall be turned over to the 10th World Jamboree organization.
SECTION 4. The Postmaster General shall, out of the postage value sales of the issue, reimburse all amounts advanced or deposited by the 10th World Jamboree for the cost of printing of the stamps and other expenses.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 18, 1959
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 55, No. 30, p. 5694 on July 27, 1959
Cite This Law
Grant of Authority to Postmaster General to Print and Issue Commemorative Stamps for 10th World Jamboree, Republic Act No. 2247, Jun 18, 1959 (Philippines)
Grant of Authority to Postmaster General to Print and Issue Commemorative Stamps for 10th World Jamboree, Republic Act No. 2247 (Phil. 1959)
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