PD 477 Section 42

Prohibition against expenditures for religious or private purposes.

Section 42

SEC. 42. Prohibition against expenditures for religious or private purposes.—No public money or property shall be appropriated or applied for the benefit of any religious sect or activity nor any other undertaking or purpose of a private character.

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