Prohibition Against the Exportation of Abaca Seeds
Act No. 3251, enacted on December 3, 1925, prohibits the exportation of abaca seeds and their derivatives from the Philippines. Violators of this law face penalties including imprisonment for one month to one year, fines ranging from fifty pesos to two thousand pesos, or both, at the court's discretion. Additionally, any seeds attempted to be exported will be forfeited to the government. The act took effect upon its approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Act No. 3251
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
December 3, 1925
ACT NO. 3251
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE EXPORTATION TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES OF SEEDS OF ABACA AND ITS DERIVATIVES
SECTION 1. It shall be unlawful for any person, corporation, or association to export seeds of the plant commonly known as "abaca" and its derivatives. aDIHTE
SECTION 2. Violations of this Act shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one month nor more than one year, or by a fine of not less than fifty pesos nor more than two thousand, or both, in the discretion of the court, and the seeds which it is attempted to export shall be forfeited to the Government.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on its approval.
Approved, December 3, 1925.
Cite This Law
Prohibition Against the Exportation of Abaca Seeds, Act No. 3251, Dec 3, 1925 (Philippines)
Prohibition Against the Exportation of Abaca Seeds, Act No. 3251 (Phil. 1925)
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