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Act No. 2781 — An Act Amending First Paragraph of Section One Thousand Six Hundred and Sixty-One of the Administrative Code.

Act No. 2781 · Act · Approved October 30, 1918 · 2 sections

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Section 1

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SECTION 1. The first paragraph of section one thousand six hundred and sixty-one of the Administrative Code is hereby amended, so as to read as follows: "SEC. 1661. Duties of Attorney-General.—As principal law officer of the Government, the Attorney-General shall have authority to act for and represent the Government of the Philippine Islands, its officers, and agents in any official investigation, proceeding, or matter requiring the services of a lawyer. Upon the request of the President of any of the Houses of the Legislature, the Attorney-General or his authorized representative, shall assist and attend any legislative committee that may be practising any investigation ordered by the Legislature, or by any of the Houses thereof."

Section 2

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SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its passage. Approved, October 30, 1918.

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