Question & AnswerQ&A (Act No. 2297)
The main purpose of Act No. 2297 is to amend the third paragraph of Section 790 of Act No. 190 by exempting municipalities and individuals declared insolvent from the obligation to pay the fee in proceedings for nonpayment of the cedula tax.
It amends the third paragraph of Section 790 of Act No. 190, as amended by Act No. 2041.
The fee for prosecutions for infractions of municipal ordinances is one peso and fifty centavos.
No, municipalities are exempt from paying any fee in proceedings for nonpayment of the cedula tax.
No, individuals declared insolvent are exempt from paying fees in such proceedings.
This provision aims to prevent financial penalties from burdening municipalities and insolvent individuals, facilitating legal processes without further financial hardship.
The Act took effect upon its passage as per Section 1 of Act No. 1945 of the Philippine Legislature.
The Philippine Legislature enacted Act No. 2297 by authority of the United States.
No, the Act only amends fee obligations related to prosecutions and does not impose new penalties or define offenses.
The cedula tax refers to a community tax or residence certificate tax historically required in the Philippines.