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REPUBLIC ACT NO. 371
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

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