Section 341
SEC. 341. Importation of opium — Storage of same. Opium shall be imported only by the Government of the Philippines through the Bureau of Internal Revenue; and all imported opium, after the payment of duties, taxes, and charges, shall be delivered by the customs authorities to the Collector of Internal Revenue for storage in a place to be approved by him. Except in case of fire or similar necessity, opium so stored shall be removed only for delivery to a person authorized to receive the same, and before removal from storage the drug shall be marked or labeled in such manner as may be prescribed in the regulations of the Department of Finance. A reasonable charge may be made for such storage, to be paid before the opium is removed.