Republic Act No. 3

Legal Principle/Provision: This section establishes that the Philippine Tariff Law of 1909, which was enacted by the United States Congress, will remain in effect in the Philippines until the Congress of the Philippines decides to amend or repeal it.
Key Definitions Introduced:
- Philippine Tariff Law of 1909: The act approved on August 5, 1909, aimed at raising revenue for the Philippine Islands.
Important Requirements or Procedures:
- The law will continue in force and effect starting July 4, 1946.
- Future amendments or repeals can only be initiated by the Philippine Congress.
Relevant Timeframes:
- Effective Date: The law takes effect on July 4, 1946.
Penalties, Liabilities, or Consequences: No specific penalties or liabilities are mentioned in this section.

• Philippine Tariff Law of 1909 remains in force from July 4, 1946.

• Amendments or repeals can only be enacted by the Philippine Congress.

Legal Principle/Provision: This section states the effective date of the law, confirming when the provisions of the Act become operational.
Key Definitions Introduced: None specific to this section.
Important Requirements or Procedures: Specifies that the act takes effect on the stated date.
Relevant Timeframes:
- Effective Date: July 4, 1946.
Penalties, Liabilities, or Consequences: No penalties or liabilities are outlined in this section.

• The Act officially comes into effect on July 4, 1946.

The Philippine Tariff Law of 1909 continues to be in effect as of July 4, 1946, under the authority of the Philippine Congress.
Any changes to the Tariff Law must come from the Philippine Congress.
The Act does not introduce any penalties or liabilities but formalizes the continuity of a longstanding revenue law.