Penalties for Violation
- Violators face a fine ranging from PHP 200 to PHP 20,000.
- Imprisonment from 2 to 5 years may also be imposed.
- For aliens, the penalty includes payment of the fine and immediate deportation without further proceedings.
Liability of Employers and Representatives
- If managers, representatives, directors, agents, or employees commit violations in the interest of a natural or juridical person (entity), the employer is liable for the respective penalties.
- The offending individuals may also face personal and/or pecuniary penalties.
- For foreign juridical persons licensed to do business in the Philippines, involved persons face penalties and revocation of their license.
- Perpetual disqualification from conducting business in the Philippines is part of the penalty.
Additional Penalties for Public Officers
- Should the violation be committed by a public officer or employee and punishable by other laws, the penalties prescribed therein apply in addition to those in this Act.
- Perpetual absolute disqualification from public office is also imposed.
Disposal of Confiscated Used Clothing and Rags
- Used clothing and rags imported in violation shall be burned.
- The burning must be conducted in the presence of representatives from the General Auditing Office, Department of Finance, and the Office of the President.
- No forfeiture proceedings under Republic Act No. 1937 shall apply.
Repeal of Inconsistent Laws
- All prior laws, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Act are repealed.
Effectivity
- The Act takes effect immediately upon approval on June 17, 1966.