Preservation of Permanent Public Works and Monuments of Value to Philippine History and Culture
Act No. 3720, enacted on November 21, 1930, mandates the National Museum of the Philippines to assist in preserving permanent public works and monuments of historical and cultural significance. The Director of the National Museum is tasked with documenting these works and is authorized to establish rules and regulations for this purpose, pending approval from the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The Act also repeals any conflicting laws and takes effect upon approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Act No. 3720
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
November 21, 1930
ACT NO. 3720
AN ACT MAKING IT THE DUTY OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM TO COOPERATE IN THE PRESERVATION OF PERMANENT PUBLIC WORKS AND MONUMENTS OF VALUE TO PHILIPPINE HISTORY AND CULTURE, AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM TO MAKE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CARRYING OUT THE PURPOSES OF THIS ACT
SECTION 1. The Director of the National Museum shall cooperate in the work of preserving all permanent public works and monuments of artistic or historical value, which are owned by the Philippine Government, or any of its political subdivisions, and make a fair and accurate record thereof.
SECTION 2. The Director of the National Museum, subject to the approval of the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources, may make rules and regulations for carrying out the provisions of this Act.
SECTION 3. All acts and parts of acts inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on its approval.
Approved, November 21, 1930.
Cite This Law
Preservation of Permanent Public Works and Monuments of Value to Philippine History and Culture, Act No. 3720, Nov 21, 1930 (Philippines)
Preservation of Permanent Public Works and Monuments of Value to Philippine History and Culture, Act No. 3720 (Phil. 1930)
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