Title
Supreme Court
Prohibition on possession of deadly arrows
Law
Republic Act No. 3553
Decision Date
Jun 21, 1963
The Prohibition Against Possession of Deadly Arrow is a Philippine law that prohibits the possession of deadly arrows without a permit, with violators facing imprisonment, enacted in 1963.

Law Summary

Penalties for Illegal Possession

  • Imposes imprisonment ranging from not less than thirty days to not more than six months for those found possessing deadly arrows without a permit.

Authority to Issue Permits

  • Grants the city, municipal, or municipal district mayor the authority to issue permits to individuals.
  • Permits are to be issued when possession of the deadly arrow is necessary to earn a livelihood.

Effectivity of the Act

  • States that the act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

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