Prohibited Locations for Establishment
- Such halls or alleys cannot be maintained within 200 meters of city halls, municipal buildings, provincial or national capitol buildings, public plazas, public schools, churches, hospitals, athletic stadiums, public parks, or institutions of learning or charity.
Operating Hours
- Open to the public only from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight daily.
- Extended hours until 2:00 a.m. allowed on Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Saturdays, days before official holidays, and town fiestas.
- Bowling alleys in residential areas must close by 11:00 p.m.
Restrictions on Minors
- Minors under 18 years are prohibited from participating in billiard or pool games.
- Minors under 12 years are prohibited from participating in bowling games.
Prohibition on Sale of Liquor and Weapons
- No sale of intoxicating liquor within the premises.
- Carrying firearms or deadly weapons is prohibited, except for peace officers performing official duties.
Right to File Protest and Enforcement Authority
- Any person may file a protest with the Secretary of the Interior against unauthorized establishments.
- The Secretary has authority to investigate and decide on the case or cancel licenses.
Duty of Operators
- Operators must ensure compliance with all regulations and maintain peace and order on the premises.
Appeal Process
- Decisions by the City or Municipal Treasurer regarding licenses can be appealed to the Secretary of the Interior.
- Secretary's decision is final.
Revocation of Licenses
- Secretary of the Interior may revoke licenses upon proof of gambling or prohibited games.
- Violation of any rules is grounds for license revocation and forfeiture.
License Fees
- Annual license fee: not less than ten pesos per billiard or pool table or bowling alley.
- Quarterly fee: two pesos and fifty centavos minimum.
- Existing higher fees by ordinance remain unless changed by the President.
- Higher fees may be imposed by local councils with Presidential approval.
Grandfather Clause for Existing Establishments
- Operations within prohibited zones as of January 1, 1941, have one year to comply.
- Secretary of the Interior, with Presidential approval, may allow continued operation in special cases.