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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 585: Loose Firearms Amnesty and Licensing EO

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Loose Firearms Amnesty and Licensing EO

Law: Executive Order No. 585

Decision Date: Dec 11, 2006

An executive order in the Philippines introduces an amnesty program and utilizes technology to address the issue of unlicensed firearms, encouraging their surrender and licensing while supporting the use of IT resources by governmental entities. The order allows for the surrender and licensing of loose firearms, with an amnesty fee collected to support the implementation of firearm information management systems.

Amnesty Period and Conditions

Amnesty valid for one year from the Order's effectivity, excluding COMELEC-declared election ban period (Jan 14 to June 13, 2007).
Firearms must be surrendered to the Philippine National Police (PNP) for custody.
Each firearm submitted must have a distinct description for individual licensing.
Amnesty intended for those who missed previous programs under EO 171 and EO 390.

Licensing of Firearms and High-Powered Firearms

Generally, high-powered rifles/"paltik" firearms are not eligible for licensing.
The Chief of PNP may grant exceptions allowing some high-powered firearms to be licensed.
Persons surrendering firearms under amnesty are exempt from prosecution for illegal possession during the act of surrender.

Amnesty Fees

Fee for licensing high-powered firearms: PHP 3,000.00 per firearm.
Fee for licensing low-powered firearms: PHP 2,000.00 per firearm.

Utilization of Collected Fees

Fees are treated as trust liabilities and deposited in a Special Account in an Authorized Government Depository Bank (AGDB).
Proceeds support nationwide implementation of Firearms Information Management System (FIMS), Firearms Records Management System, and Firearms Ballistic Information System.
Unspent funds will revert to the General Fund.

Allocation of Fees for Police Offices

20% of gross proceeds retained by Firearms and Explosives Division (FED), Civil Security Group (CSG), Regional Offices, and Provincial/City Police Offices involved in licensing.
Retained funds used to cover direct licensing operation costs.

Implementing Rules and Regulations

Chief PNP tasked with issuing implementing rules and regulations (IRR).
IRR subject to approval/concurrence by the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government.

Repeal of Inconsistent Orders

All prior orders, issuances, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Order are repealed or modified accordingly.

Effectivity

The Order takes effect immediately from its signing date on December 11, 2006.

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