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BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG. 344BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 344 - AN ACT
TO ENHANCE THE MOBILITY OF DISABLED PERSONS BY REQUIRING CERTAIN
BUILDINGS, INSTITUTIONS, ESTABLISHMENTS, AND PUBLIC UTILITIES TO
INSTALL FACILITIES AND OTHER DEVICES
Section 1. In order to promote the realization of the rights
of disabled persons to participate fully in the social life and the
development of the societies in which they live and the enjoyment of
the opportunities available to other citizens, no license or permit for
the construction, repair or renovation of public and private buildings
for public use, educational institutions, airports, sports and
recreation centers and complexes, shopping centers or establishments,
public parking places, workplaces, public utilities, shall be granted
or issued unless the owner or operator thereof shall install and
incorporate in such building, establishment, institution or public
utility, such architectural facilities or structural features as shall
reasonably enhance the mobility of disabled persons such as sidewalks,
ramps, railings and the like. If feasible, all such existing buildings,
institutions, establishments, or public utilities may be renovated or
altered to enable the disabled persons to have access to them:
Provided, however, That buildings, institutions, establishments, or
public utilities to be constructed or established or which licenses or
permits had already been issued may comply with the requirements of
this law: Provided, further, That in case of government buildings,
streets and highways, the Ministry of Public Works and Highways shall
see to it that the same shall be provided with architectural facilities
or structural features for disabled persons.
In the case of the parking place of any of the above institutions,
buildings, or establishments, or public utilities, the owner or
operator shall reserve sufficient and suitable space for the use of
disabled persons.
Sec. 2. In case of public conveyance, devices such
as the prominent awareness of the rights of the disabled and foster
understanding of their special needs. Special bus stops shall be
designed for disabled persons. Discriminating against disabled persons
in the carriage or transportation of passengers is hereby declared
unlawful.
Sec. 3. The Minister of Public Works and Highways
and the Minister of Transportation and Communications; in coordination
with the National Commission Concerning Disabled Persons, shall prepare
the necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this
Act.
Sec. 4. Any person violating any provision of this
Act or of the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder shall, upon
conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction, suffer the penalty of
imprisonment of not less than one month but not more than one year or a
fine of P2,000 to P5,000 or both, at the discretion of the court:
Provided, That in the case of corporations, partnerships, cooperatives
or associations, the president, manager or administrator, or the person
who has charge of the construction, repair or renovation of the
building, space or utilities shall be criminally responsible for any
violation of this Act and/or rules and regulations promulgated pursuant
thereto.
Sec. 5. All laws, executive and administrative
orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with the foregoing
provisions are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.
Sec. 6. This Act shall take effect upon its
approval.
Approved: February 25, 1983.
(P.B. No. 1817)
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