Regulation of Stamped Beverage Containers

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Republic Act No. 623: Regulation of Stamped Beverage Containers

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Regulation of Stamped Beverage Containers

Law: Republic Act No. 623

Decision Date: Jun 5, 1951

"Regulation of Stamped or Marked Containers" is a Philippine Jurisprudence case that enforces the registration of names or marks of ownership for containers used in the manufacture, bottling, or selling of beverages, with penalties for unauthorized use and exemptions for native products, while allowing for separate civil actions by registered parties.

Prohibition on Unauthorized Use and Handling

Unauthorized filling, sale, disposal, buying, trafficking, or wanton destruction of marked containers is unlawful.
Unauthorized use includes using containers as drinking vessels or for purposes other than those registered.
Violators are subject to a fine up to one hundred pesos, imprisonment for up to thirty days, or both.

Presumption of Illegality in Unauthorized Use or Possession

Use or possession of marked containers by persons other than the registered owners without written permission is prima facie evidence of illegality.
This presumption applies specifically to junk dealers or dealers in such containers.

Relation to Civil Actions

Criminal actions under this Act do not preclude any civil remedies or actions the registered owners may have.

Transfer of Containers

No action under this Act shall be brought against persons who have acquired containers through legal sale by the registered owners.
Sale of the beverage inside does not equate to the sale of the container unless explicitly included.

Exceptions for Native Products

The Act does not prohibit the use of bottles for containing native products such as "sisi", "bagoong", "patis", and similar items.

Effectivity

The Act took effect immediately upon approval on June 5, 1951.

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