Republic Act No. 698

Legal Principle: This section establishes a regulated schedule for the importation of foreign leaf tobacco, specifically limiting the quantities based on previous import levels.
Key Provisions:
- Importation Limits:
  - For 1952: 75% of total importation in 1950
  - For 1953: 50% of total importation in 1950
  - For 1954: 40% of total importation in 1950
  - For succeeding years: 25% of total importation in 1950
Exemptions:
- The Act explicitly states that the limitations do not apply to wrapper leaf tobacco intended for cigars.
Important Details:
- The limitations are based on the import levels of the year 1950, establishing a reference point for subsequent years.

Legal Principle: This section stipulates the commencement of the Act’s provisions.
Key Provisions:
- The Act shall take effect upon its approval, which occurred on May 9, 1952.
Important Details:
- There are no specific penalties or consequences mentioned in this section regarding non-compliance with the importation limits.

Republic Act No. 698 imposes strict limitations on the importation of foreign leaf tobacco, gradually reducing allowed quantities over a period of several years.
The Act allows for the importation of wrapper leaf tobacco for cigars without restriction.
The provisions of the Act took effect immediately upon its approval on May 9, 1952.