Penalizing the Sale and Disposition of Imported Eggs
Commonwealth Act No. 274, enacted on June 3, 1938, penalizes the sale or disposition of imported eggs that are not clearly marked with their country of origin. Individuals or entities that sell such eggs without the required markings face fines of up to two hundred pesos, imprisonment for up to sixty days, or both, as determined by the court. The law aims to ensure transparency and proper labeling in the sale of imported goods. It took effect upon its approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Commonwealth Act No. 274
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Commonwealth Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 3, 1938
COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 274
AN ACT PENALIZING THE SALE OR DISPOSITION OF IMPORTED EGGS THE SHELLS OF WHICH ARE NOT PLAINLY MARKED "IMPORTED" AS HEREIN PROVIDED
SECTION 1. Any person, either for himself or on behalf of another person or persons, or on behalf of a corporation or association who sells, offers for sale or in any manner disposes of, for a valuable consideration, imported eggs, fresh or preserved, in natural form, the shells of which are not plainly marked "Imported from (name of country of origin)" with cancelling ink or if such mark has been erased, blotted, wiped out, or in any way obliterated shall be punished by a fine of not more than two hundred pesos or an imprisonment of not more than sixty days, or both, in the discretion of the court.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect on its approval.
Approved, June 3, 1938.
Cite This Law
Penalizing the Sale and Disposition of Imported Eggs, Commonwealth Act No. 274, Jun 3, 1938 (Philippines)
Penalizing the Sale and Disposition of Imported Eggs, Commonwealth Act No. 274 (Phil. 1938)
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