Regulation of Planting, Gathering or Selling of "Tubli" and Other Poisonous Plants
Republic Act No. 1288, enacted on June 15, 1955, regulates the planting, gathering, and selling of "tubli" and other poisonous plants in the Philippines. Individuals must obtain a permit from the Director of the Bureau of Plant Industry to engage in these activities, and a nominal fee may apply for the permit. Sellers are required to report their transactions, including details about the purchaser and intended use, to the Chief of Police. Violations of this law can result in fines of up to one hundred pesos, imprisonment for up to fifteen days, or both, at the court's discretion. The Act took effect upon its approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 1288
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 15, 1955
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1288
AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PLANTING, GATHERING OR SELLING OF "TUBLI" AND OTHER POISONOUS PLANTS AND TO PENALIZE ANY VIOLATION THEREOF
SECTION 1. No person shall plant, gather or sell "tubli" or other poisonous plants or the fruits thereof without a permit duly issued by the Director of the Bureau of Plant Industry, or his duly authorized representative. acd
A nominal fee may be charged for the issuance of such permit.
SECTION 2. The Director of Plant Industry shall promulgate such rules and regulations as he may deem proper and necessary to regulate the planting, gathering or selling of "tubli" and other poisonous plants or the fruits thereof.
SECTION 3. Any person who sells "tubli" or other poisonous plants or the fruits thereof shall immediately submit a report of such sale to the Chief of Police stating the name of the purchaser, quantity sold, the purchase price, and the lawful use intended for the same, who shall in turn forward the same to the Director of Plant Industry. cd i
SECTION 4. Any violation of the provisions of this Act shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred pesos or by imprisonment for not more than fifteen days, or by both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 15, 1955
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 51, No. 7, p. 3359 in July 1955
Cite This Law
Regulation of Planting, Gathering or Selling of "Tubli" and Other Poisonous Plants, Republic Act No. 1288, Jun 15, 1955 (Philippines)
Regulation of Planting, Gathering or Selling of "Tubli" and Other Poisonous Plants, Republic Act No. 1288 (Phil. 1955)
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