Prohibition Against Sale of Acetic Acid in Groceries and Retail Stores Selling Foodstuff
Republic Act No. 1929, enacted on June 22, 1957, prohibits the sale of acetic acid in any form in groceries and retail stores that sell food. Violators face a penalty of up to one thousand pesos in fines or imprisonment for up to one year, or both, depending on the court's discretion. If the violation occurs within a corporation or association, the responsible officials are held accountable. Foreign offenders may face deportation following their sentence. The Act took effect upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette on October 15, 1957.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 1929
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 22, 1957
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1929
AN ACT PROHIBITING THE SALE OF ACETIC ACID IN ANY FORM IN GROCERIES AND RETAIL STORES SELLING FOODSTUFF
SECTION 1. The sale of acetic acid in any form in groceries and retail stores selling foodstuff is prohibited, and violation of this prohibition shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand pesos or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both in the discretion of the court. If the violation is committed by an association or corporation, the penalty shall be imposed upon the president, director, manager, managing partner and/or other official thereof responsible for the violation. If the offender is a foreigner, he shall be summarily deported after service of sentence.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. cd i
Approved: June 22, 1957 casia
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 53, No. 19, p. 6476 on October 15, 1957
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Prohibition Against Sale of Acetic Acid in Groceries and Retail Stores Selling Foodstuff, Republic Act No. 1929, Jun 22, 1957 (Philippines)
Prohibition Against Sale of Acetic Acid in Groceries and Retail Stores Selling Foodstuff, Republic Act No. 1929 (Phil. 1957)
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