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Republic Act No. 1929

An act prohibiting the sale of acetic acid in any form in groceries and retail stores selling foodstuff

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This act prohibits the sale of acetic acid in groceries and retail stores that sell food. Violators face fines, imprisonment, or deportation for foreigners, while company officials are held liable for corporate violations.

REPUBLIC ACT No. 1929

An Act Prohibiting the Sale of Acetic Acid in Any Form in Groceries and Retail Stores Selling Foodstuff

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress Assembled:

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.

Approved: June 22, 1957.

For information and research only, and not legal advice. This text may not reflect later amendments. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.