AN ACT TO FIX THE EQUIVALENT OF THE PICUL AS A UNIT OF MEASURE IN POUNDS AND GRAMS

• Number: Act No. 3245
• Sections: 4

Section 1

SECTION 1. The use of the unit of measure known as "picul" is hereby authorized within the Philippine Islands.

Section 2

SEC. 2. The equivalent of picul is. hereby fixed at one hundred and thirty-seven and one-half Spanish avoirdupois pounds, or sixty-three thousand two hundred and fifty grams, any agreement to the contrary notwithstanding.

Section 3

SEC. 3. Any person violating any provision of this Act shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand pesos nor less than fifty pesos and in case of insolvency, to suffer imprisonment not exceeding three months nor less than ten days.

Section 4

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect three months after its approval.

Approved. November 28, 1925.