Powers and Duties of the Games and Amusements Board
- Prescribe additional rules and regulations consistent with the decree.
- Enforce laws, decrees, executive orders, and regulations regarding professional games.
- Approve or disapprove rules issued by entities relative to professional games.
- Exercise supervision over all officials, employees, and connected persons.
- Issue, suspend, revoke licenses or permits to conduct games.
- Temporarily suspend licenses for the best interest of the games.
- Appoint personnel and employ experts or consultants for technical assistance and training.
- Suspend games in cases of violation or non-compliance with the law.
- Consider and settle disputes related to professional games.
- Delegate officers to conduct hearings or investigations.
- Summon parties, issue subpoenas, require documents for investigations.
- Inspect books, records, and accounts of persons/entities authorized to conduct games.
- Perform other incidental duties for proper enforcement.
Permits for Conducting Professional Games
- It is unlawful to conduct professional basketball or other professional games without a permit issued by the Board.
- Permits must specify the issuer, location, and date of the games.
Licensing Requirements
- All players, referees, scorers, timekeepers, and other related personnel must be licensed annually by the Board.
- Licenses may be revoked for dishonesty, fraud, violations, or just cause.
Official Assignments at Games
- The Board assigns licensed officials to each game.
- Only designated officials have authority during games.
Duties of Persons or Entities Conducting Professional Games
- Maintain peace and order at game venues.
- Ensure proper observance of rules and regulations.
License Fees
- Professional basketball teams: P100 annually.
- Coaches and players: P50 annually each.
- Referees: P50 annually.
- Timekeepers, scorers, and other licensed persons: P20 annually.
- Fees accrue to the Board's funds.
Admission Tickets and Income Supervision
- The Board supervises ticket sales; tickets must state price, organizer, teams, and date.
- No ticket may be sold above the printed price without Board approval.
- Organizers remit 3% of gross gate receipts and income from broadcast rights to the Board.
- Philippine Basketball Association games are subject only to a 5% amusement tax on gross ticket sales.
Civil Service Law and Employment Status
- Appointments related to supervision and regulation are subject to Civil Service laws but exempt from Wage and Position Classification Office coverage.
Appeals Process
- Appeals from Board orders or decisions on basketball matters may be filed with the Office of the President within 72 hours.
- The President's decision is final.
Forfeiture of Fees
- Fees paid for licenses or permits are forfeited upon cancellation or revocation.
Separability Clause
- If any provision is declared unconstitutional, the rest remain valid.
Repealing Clause
- Inconsistent laws, decrees, orders, or regulations are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity
- The decree takes effect immediately upon issuance.