Prohibited Locations
- Establishment of billiard/pool halls and bowling alleys is barred within 200 meters of the following:
- City or municipal halls
- Provincial or national capitol buildings
- Public plazas, parks, and athletic stadiums
- Public schools, hospitals, churches
- Institutions of learning or charity
Operating Hours
- Billiard and pool halls, and bowling alleys are open to the public only from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight daily.
- Extended hours allowed until 2:00 a.m. on Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Saturdays, days before official holidays, and town fiestas.
- Bowling alleys in residential areas must close by 11:00 p.m.
Age Restrictions
- Minors under 18 are prohibited from playing billiard or pool.
- Minors under 12 are prohibited from playing bowling.
Prohibition on Intoxicants and Weapons
- No sale of intoxicating liquor within the premises.
- Firearms and deadly weapons are prohibited, except peace officers on official duty may carry them.
Filing of Protests and License Review
- Any person may file a protest with the Secretary of the Interior against unauthorized locations.
- The Secretary is empowered to investigate, decide cases, or cancel licenses after investigation.
Responsibility of Operators
- Operators must ensure compliance with regulations.
- Must maintain peace and order within the premises.
Appeal Process
- Decisions by City or Municipal Treasurers regarding licenses can be appealed to the Secretary of the Interior.
- The Secretary of the Interior's decision on appeal is final.
Revocation of Licenses
- Licenses will be revoked if gambling or playing of prohibited games occurs on the premises.
- Any violation of the regulations is grounds for license forfeiture.
License Fees
- Minimum license fee set at ten pesos annually or two pesos fifty centavos quarterly per billiard or pool table, or per bowling alley.
- Existing ordinances with higher fees remain effective unless overridden by the President.
- City or municipal councils may impose higher fees with presidential approval.
Grandfather Clause and Compliance Period
- Venues operating as of January 1, 1941, within prohibited zones must comply or close within one year.
- Secretary of the Interior, with Presidential approval, may allow continuance in special cases with justifiable reasons.