Limiting the Importation of Foreign Leaf Tobacco
Republic Act No. 698, enacted on May 9, 1952, establishes restrictions on the importation of foreign leaf tobacco in the Philippines. It specifies a gradual reduction in the allowable importation percentage, starting at 75% of the 1950 import levels for 1952, decreasing to 50% in 1953, 40% in 1954, and ultimately to 25% in subsequent years. Notably, the Act does not restrict the importation of wrapper leaf tobacco for cigars. The law took effect upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 698
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
May 9, 1952
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 698
"AN ACT TO LIMIT THE IMPORTATION OF FOREIGN LEAF TOBACCO *
SECTION 1. The importation of foreign leaf tobacco shall be limited to the following schedule:
For 1952 — seventy-five per cent of the total importation in 1950.
For 1953 — fifty per cent of the total importation in 1950.
For 1954 — forty per cent of the total importation in 1950.
Succeeding years — twenty-five per cent of the total importation in 1950. cd i
Provided, however, That nothing herein shall be construed to limit the importation of wrapper leaf tobacco for cigars.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: May 9, 1952
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 48, No. 5, p. 1703 in May 1952
Cite This Law
Limiting the Importation of Foreign Leaf Tobacco, Republic Act No. 698, May 9, 1952 (Philippines)
Limiting the Importation of Foreign Leaf Tobacco, Republic Act No. 698 (Phil. 1952)
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