Authority to Administer Oaths Amendment

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Act No. 2917: Authority to Administer Oaths Amendment

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Title Supreme Court: Authority to Administer Oaths Amendment

Law: Act No. 2917

Decision Date: Mar 23, 1920

An amendment to Act No. 2868 grants individuals charged with the duties imposed by the act the authority to administer oaths, effective March 23, 1920.

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Legislative Amendment of Act No. 2868

Act No. 2917 amends Act No. 2868 by inserting a new section, specifically section 7(a), between sections 7 and 8.
This insertion explicitly grants oath-administering authority to relevant officials tied to the implementation of Act No. 2868.

Scope of Authority

The authority to administer oaths extends only to persons charged with duties under Act No. 2868.
It includes all regulations, orders, and decrees promulgated pursuant to the original Act.

Effective Date

The provisions of this amendment took effect immediately upon its approval on March 23, 1920.

Legal Importance

The power to administer oaths facilitates the enforcement and observance of duties under Act No. 2868 by formalizing affidavits, declarations, or statements required by the law.
It ensures legal compliance and proper execution of official acts by authorized personnel.

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