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Act No. 3815 (The Revised Penal Code) Article 239

Act No. 3815 (The Revised Penal Code) Article 239

Usurpation of legislative powers.

Article 239

ART. 239. Usurpation of legislative powers.—The penalties of prision correccional in its minimum period, temporary special disqualification and a fine not exceeding 1,000 pesos, shall be imposed upon any public officer who shall encroach upon the powers of the legislative branch of the Government, either by making general rules or regulations beyond the scope of his authority, or by attempting to repeal a law or suspending the execution thereof.

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