SEC. 2. Every person who shall monopolize, or attempt to monopolize, or combine or conspire with any other person or persons, to monopolize by artificial means restraining' free competition in the market, any part of trade or commerce, shall be punished by fine not exceeding five thousand pesos, or by imprisonment not exceeding one year, Or by both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court.
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CitationAct No. 3247 Section 2 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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