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Act No. 62: Provost-Marshall General's Police Powers

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Title Supreme Court: Provost-Marshall General's Police Powers

Law: Act No. 62

Decision Date: Dec 21, 1900

Act No. 62 grants the Provost-Marshal-General the power to establish police and health regulations for Manila, subject to approval, with provisions for punishment and the Commission's authority to suspend or repeal the regulations.

police regulations

health regulations

municipal ordinances

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Scope and Nature of Regulations

Regulations may cover both police activities and health concerns within the city of Manila.
Such regulations function similarly to formal municipal ordinances, providing a basis for governance within the specified jurisdiction.

Enforcement and Penalties

The regulations can include provisions for the hearing and punishment of violations.
Hearings and enforcement are to be conducted in the inferior or superior provost courts of Manila.
Penalties for any violations are limited strictly to a maximum fine of one hundred pesos, imprisonment not exceeding three months, or both.

Authority over Regulations by the Commission

The United States Philippine Commission retains oversight power.
The Commission may suspend, amend, or repeal any regulations issued by the Provost-Marshal-General.

Effective Date

The Act took effect immediately upon its passage on December 21, 1900.

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