PHILIPPINE LAWS, STATUTES, CODES & ISSUANCES
PHILIPPINE LAWS, STATUTES AND CODES
REPUBLIC ACTS
| REPUBLIC ACT NO. 226 - AN
ACT PROHIBITING THE USE OF THE EMBLEM, OFFICIAL SEAL, AND NAME OF THE
UNITED NATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES |
| Section
1. It shall be unlawful for any person, association
or corporation to use, directly or indirectly, the emblem, official
seal and name of the United Nations, both in its full and in its
abbreviated form, for commercial or business purposes. Sec. 2. Any person, association or corporation violating the provisions of this Act shall upon conviction be liable to a fine of not more than one thousand pesos or imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or both, at the discretion of the Court. In case the violation is committed by a corporation or association, the penalty shall be imposed upon the president, director, or any other officer thereof responsible for such violation. The goods and articles upon which the emblem, seal or name of the United Nations have been used shall be confiscated in favor of the Government.
Sec. 3. This Act shall take effect upon its
approval. Approved: June 5, 1948 |