Title
Supreme Court
Amending Repeal List in Administrative Code
Law
Act No. 2718
Decision Date
Mar 17, 1917
Act No. 2718 reinstates Act Numbered Sixteen hundred and ninety-seven, making the provisions and penalties for false statements in solemn affirmations applicable and enforceable once again.

Law Summary

Reinstatement of Sections 3 and 4 of Act No. 1697

  • Sections 3 and 4 of Act Numbered 1697 are explicitly declared to be in force again.
  • This reinstatement revives the legal provisions and obligations contained in these sections.

Penalties for False Statements in Solemn Affirmations

  • Section 3 of Act Numbered 1697 imposes penalties for individuals who make false statements in solemn affirmations within the scope of that section.
  • Act No. 2718 reiterates that any person committing such an offense after the reinstatement will be subject to the penalties originally prescribed by section 3 of Act No. 1697.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval on March 17, 1917.
  • This ensures that the amendment and reinstatement provisions become enforceable without delay.

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