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Sponsored by: The ChanRobles Group A collection of Philippine laws, statutes and codes not included or cited in the main indices of the Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. This page features the full text of Republic Act No. 7183 AN ACT REGULATING THE SALE, MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF FIRECRACKERS AND OTHER PYROTECHNIC DEVICES REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7183
Section
1. Purpose of this Act. — It
is the purpose of this Act to regulate and control the manufacture,
sale,
distribution and use of firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices
consistent
with, and in furtherance of, public safety, order and national
security,
as well as the enhancement of the cultural traditions.
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2. Types of Firecrackers and
Pyrotechnic Devices Allowed in this Act. — The following common types
of
firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices may be manufactured, sold,
distributed
and used:
Sec.
3. Prohibited Types of Firecrackers
and Pyrotechnic Devices. — The manufacture, sale, distribution and use
of other types of firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices not mentioned in
the foregoing section, of such explosive content that could endanger
life
and limb, such as atomic big triangulo and super lolo and their
equivalent
are hereby prohibited. Determination of what constitutes prohibited
firecrackers
and pyrotechnic devices shall be vested with the Director-General of
the
Philippine National Police (PNP).chanrobles virtual law library chan robles
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4. License or Permit Requirements.
— License or permit to manufacture, sell and distribute firecrackers
and
other pyrotechnic devices shall be granted for the manufacture, sale
and
distribution of firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices enumerated
in
Section 2 hereof. Under no circumstances shall a license or permit be
granted
for the manufacture, sale and/or distribution of prohibited
firecrackers
and other pyrotechnic devices mentioned in Section 3 hereof. chan
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Any person desiring to manufacture, sell or distribute fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices shall file his application for the issuance of license or business permit with the Chief of PNP, through the provincial director of the province where the business or project is located. Applicants from Metro Manila shall submit their application through the Commanding Officer of the Firearms and Explosives Unit, Headquarters, PNP.cralaw Reasonable fees may be charged for the issuance of said licenses or permits to defray the cost of regulating the manufacture, sale and distribution of firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices.cralaw Sec. 5. Qualifications of Manufacturers or Dealers. — A license or permit to manufacture or to deal in wholesale or retail of firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices shall be issued only to: (a) Filipino citizens of good moral character; or (b) entities duly registered with the Bureau of Commerce of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) or the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), one hundred per centum (100%) of the capitalization of which is owned by Filipino citizens.cralaw Sec. 6. Importation of Chemicals and Explosive Ingredients. — The importation of finished firecrackers and fireworks shall be prohibited.cralaw Only duly licensed manufacturers shall be allowed to import chemicals or explosive ingredients used in the manufacture of firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices. chan robles virtual law library Any person licensed to manufacture, deal in or purchase chemical and explosive ingredients who desires to import explosive ingredients from abroad shall submit his application to the Chief of the PNP, through the provincial director of the province where the business or project is located. Applicants from Metro Manila shall submit their applications through the Commanding Officer of the Firearms and Explosives Unit, Headquarters, PNP.cralaw Sec. 7. Safety Guidelines. — Strict compliance of the following safety precautions, rules and regulations shall be observed by manufacturers, distributors and users of firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices:
Sec.
8. Labeling of Firecrackers and
Pyrotechnic Packages. — Firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices shall bear
labels indicating the name and address of their manufacturers and
warning
instructions written in Filipino and English. chan robles
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9. Record. — Every person authorized
to purchase and use explosive under this Act shall be required to keep
a complete, itemized and accurate record showing:
Sec.
10. Reports. — At the end of
every month, licensees shall submit to the Chief of the PNP, through
the
provincial director of the province where their business or projects
are
located, a monthly report for explosives in triplicate. The provincial
director shall retain the triplicate copy of his file and forward the
original
and duplicate copies to the Headquarters, PNP with his comment,
recommendation
or notation.
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11. Penalties. — Any person who
manufactures, sells, distributes or uses firecrackers and other
pyrotechnic
devices in violation of the provisions of this Act shall be punished by
a fine of not less than Twenty thousand pesos (P20,000.00) nor more
than
Thirty thousand pesos (P30,000.00), or imprisonment of not less than
six
(6) months nor more than one (1) year, or both such fine and
imprisonment,
at the discretion of the court in addition to the cancellation of his
license
and business permit and the confiscation by the Government of his
inventory
or stock.chanrobles virtual law library
Sec. 12. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations for the Administration and Enforcement of this Act. — The PNP shall be primarily responsible for the administration and enforcement of this Act. It shall transmit all case for prosecution arising from violations of this Act to proper government prosecutors for appropriate action. chan robles virtual law library The PNP is hereby authorized after public hearing and consultation with the firecrackers and pyrotechnic industry, to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to regulate and control the manufacture, sale, distribution, use and importation, including the determination and review of the gun powder and other raw material content of firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices in accordance with the provisions of this Act: Provided, That the local chief executives shall be given the authority to promulgate the necessary rules and regulations within their territorial jurisdiction in conformity with the national standards, rules and regulations. Sec. 13. Repealing Clause. — Executive Order No. 52, series of 1966, is hereby repealed and all laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations and other issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. Sec.
14. Effectivity Clause. — This
Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. chan
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Approved:
January 30, 1992
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