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RA 12174 (Chemical Weapons Prohibition Act) Section 19

RA 12174 (Chemical Weapons Prohibition Act) Section 19

Jurisdiction.

Section 19

SEC. 19. Jurisdiction. - The Regional Trial Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all violations of this Act, as well as applications for ancillary writs and processes such as search warrants, seizure, and forfeiture: Provided, That the Regional Trial Court that first acquires jurisdiction shall exercise the same to the exclusion of all other courts unless the Supreme Court authorizes the transfer of venue.

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