Penal Clause.
Section 24
SEC. 24. Penal Clause.— (a) Any violation of the provisions of this Act or of the terms or conditions of registration shall be punished by a fine not to exceed fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00) or imprisonment for not more than three (3) years or both, at the discretion of the Court. If the offender is not a citizen of the Philippines, he shall be deported without further proceedings on the part of the Deportation Board in addition to the penalty prescribed herein and after service of the sentence therefor. (b) No official or employee of the government, its subdivisions or instrumentalities shall appear as counsel for or act as agent or representative of, or in any manner intervene or intercede, directly or indirectly, in behalf of any party in any transaction with the Board regarding the availment of incentives benefits under this Act. Violation of this subsection shall be subject to the same penalty provided for in subsection (a) hereof. If the guilty party is an appointive official or employee, he shall, in addition, be dismissed from the service with prejudice to reinstatement and subsequent appointment to any public office. If the violation is committed by a member of the Board, such member shall be punished with double the penalty herein provided.