Law Summary
Applicable Penal Code Provisions
- Violations are punishable under subsections one, two, three, four, and the first paragraph of subsection five of Article 518 of the Penal Code.
- These penal provisions cover the range of punishments depending on the manner and severity of the theft or destruction.
Enforcement and Effectivity
- The law took effect immediately upon its passage.
- It aims to protect the property rights of coconut owners against theft and destruction to discourage unauthorized appropriation of coconuts.