Question & AnswerQ&A (Act No. 1023)
The main purpose of Act No. 1023 is to authorize provincial boards to extend the time within which carts with wheels having tires less than two and one-half inches in width and with wheels rigid with the axles, and all sledges, may be used until a date not later than May 31, 1904.
The provincial boards of the various provinces organized under Act Numbered Eighty-three are authorized to extend the use of such carts.
This Act addresses carts with wheels having tires less than two and one-half inches in width and with wheels rigid with the axles, as well as all sledges.
The use of these carts can be extended to a date not later than May 31, 1904.
The extension is discretionary; provincial boards may choose to extend the time within which the carts may be used.
It was enacted by the Philippine Commission by authority of the United States.
The Act took effect immediately upon its passage on December 10, 1903.
The provincial boards were organized under the provisions of Act Numbered Eighty-three.
The passage of this Act was expedited in accordance with section two of "An Act prescribing the order of procedure by the Commission in the enactment of laws," passed on September 26, 1900.
No, Act No. 1023 does not specify penalties; it only authorizes the extension of the time carts may be used.