REPUBLIC ACT NO. 371 - AN
ACT PROVIDING FOR AN EQUAL DISTRIBUTION BETWEEN THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT
AND THE CITY, MUNICIPALITY OR MUNICIPAL DISTRICT CONCERNED, OF ALL
FINES AND SURCHARGES COLLECTED FOR VIOLATIONS OF FOREST LAWS AND
REGULATIONS |
Section 1. Any
provision of law to the country notwithstanding, in all cases of
violation forest laws and regulations, one-half of the fine or
surcharge imposed shall accrue to the general fund of the National
Government, and the other half, to the general fund of the city,
municipality or municipal district where the violation was committed
and the fine or surcharge collected. Sec. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. Approved: June 14, 1949 |