Prohibited Manufacture, Sale, Distribution
- Section 1 prohibits the unauthorized manufacture, sale and distribution of PNP uniforms, insignias and other accoutrements.
- Any violation triggers due notice and hearing.
- The law requires immediate closure of the establishment, plant, and/or office where the items are manufactured, stored, sold, and/or distributed.
- The law requires cancellation of the business license or permit.
- The law requires condemnation, seizure and forfeiture of all paraphernalia used or intended to be used in the manufacture, sale and/or distribution.
- The law allows the imposition of reasonable administrative fines.
- The administrative actions proceed without prejudice to filing administrative, civil and/or criminal actions.
Prohibited Use by Non-PNP Personnel
- Section 2 prohibits the use of PNP uniforms, insignias and other accoutrements by any person who is not a member of the uniformed Philippine National Police personnel.
- Any violation triggers due notice and hearing.
- The law imposes public censure.
- Public censure must be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation.
- The penalty is imposed without prejudice to filing administrative, civil and/or criminal actions.
Exclusive PNP Adoption and Accreditation
- Section 3 requires the Philippine National Police to adopt its own uniforms, insignias and other accoutrements for the exclusive use of its uniformed personnel.
- The law requires inspection and acceptance procedures by the Philippine National Police for uniforms and related items.
- The law requires each design and specification to be approved by the PNP Uniform and Equipment Standardization Board (UESB).
- The law authorizes only those accredited by the PNP and the National Historical Institute to manufacture, sell or distribute the uniforms and related items.
PNP Implementing Rules
- Section 4 commands the Chief, Philippine National Police to issue rules and regulations for the effective implementation of the Executive Order.
Repeal and Modification Clause
- Section 5 repeals or modifies all orders, issuances, rules and regulations or parts thereof that are inconsistent with Executive Order No. 297.