PD 198 Chapter XI — Protection to Districts

Section 45–46 · 2 provisions

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Exemption from Taxes.

Section 45

SEC. 45. Exemption from Taxes. — A district shall (1) be exempt from paying income taxes, and (2) shall be exempt from the payment of (a) all National Government, local government and municipal taxes and fees, including any franchise, filing, recordation, license or permit fees or taxes and any fees, charges or costs involved in any court or administrative proceeding in which it may be a party and (b) all duties or imposts on imported machinery, equipment and materials required for its operations.

Exclusive Franchise.

Section 46

SEC. 46. Exclusive Franchise. — No franchise shall be granted to any other person or agency for domestic water service within the district or any portion thereof unless and except to the extent that the board of directors of said district consents thereto by resolution duly adopted.

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