Landing Passengers and Baggage Licensing Act

The Collector shall advertise for bids specifying the landing costs per passenger and per piece of luggage (both large and small).
The person or company who offers the lowest bid and is adjudged by the Collector to be of good character and responsible will be awarded the license.
Before commencing duties, the selected licensee must post a bond to the Philippine Government ensuring:
- Acquisition of adequate equipment such as launches for efficient landing operations.
- Commitment to land all passengers and baggage throughout the contract year.
- Prompt compensation for any losses of baggage or property due to negligence.
The bond amount and sufficiency are determined and approved by the Collector of Customs.
The Act preserves passengers' right to recover for personal injury through ordinary courts.

The Act does not restrict passengers or others from gratuitously landing passengers and baggage.
The core intent is to restrict the commercial business (for hire) of landing passengers and baggage exclusively to the licensed person or company.
The term "person" includes firms or companies.

The Collector of Customs holds complete supervision over the contract's execution.
The Collector is empowered to make reasonable regulations concerning the landing business.
In case of breach of contract or regulations, the Collector may revoke the license before its expiration.
Upon revocation, the Collector may award the contract to another qualified person following the bidding process.

The Act's passage was expedited due to the public necessity, as provided under the procedural Act referenced.