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Republic Act No. 698 (RA 698) — An Act to Limit the Importation of Foreign Leaf Tobacco

Republic Act No. 698 (RA 698) — An Act to Limit the Importation of Foreign Leaf Tobacco

Republic Act No. 698 · Republic Act · Approved May 9, 1952 · 2 sections

Data as of July 4, 2026 · Compiled from an official source version. Later amendments or repeals may not be reflected; the official text prevails. · Read the official text ↗

Section 1

SECTION 1. The importation of foreign leaf tobacco shall be limited to the following schedule: For 1952—seventy-five per cent of the total importation in 1950. For 1953—fifty per cent of the total importation in 1950. For 1954—forty per cent of the total importation in 1950. Succeeding years—twenty-five per cent of the total importation in 1950. Provided, however, That nothing herein shall be construed to limit the importation of wrapper leaf tobacco for cigars.

Section 2

SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. Approved, May 9, 1952.

Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).

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