SEC. 3. Any violation of the provisions of this Act shall be punishable by imprisonment for not less than one year nor more than five years, in addition to a fine of not less than one thousand pesos nor more than ten thousand pesos at the discretion of the Court: Provided, That if the offender is a public officer or employee, he shall, in addition to such imprisonment and fine, suffer perpetual disqualification to hold public office.
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CitationRA 4861 Section 3 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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