Buri Fiber Export Prohibition Act

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Republic Act No. 4666: Buri Fiber Export Prohibition Act

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Title Supreme Court: Buri Fiber Export Prohibition Act

Law: Republic Act No. 4666

Decision Date: Jun 18, 1966

Republic Act No. 4666 prohibits the exportation of 'buri' plant fibers, filaments, seeds, or seedlings, with violators facing imprisonment and fines, in order to protect the local industry and ensure the sustainability of the 'buri' plant, which is crucial for various industries and the livelihood of many individuals and communities in the Philippines.

Coverage and prohibited conduct

Section 1 makes it unlawful for any person, corporation, firm, or association to export to any foreign country.
Section 1 prohibits the exportation of fibers (buntal).
Section 1 prohibits the exportation of filaments of the plant commonly known as “buri” (Corypha elata).
Section 1 prohibits the exportation of seeds or seedlings of the buri plant (Corypha elata).

Penalties for violations

Section 2 punishes violations with imprisonment of not less than two months nor more than one year.
Section 2 also imposes a fine of not less than PHP 1,000 nor more than PHP 5,000.
Section 2 authorizes the court to impose both imprisonment and fine “at the discretion of the Court.”

Repeal of prior laws

Section 3 repeals Commonwealth Act Numbered Five hundred eighty-five.
Section 3 repeals Republic Act Numbered Three hundred nineteen.
The repeals in Section 3 are made for this purpose of prohibiting the exportation covered by the Act.

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