EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 912 September 27, 1983
REPEALING SECTIONS 3, 4 AND 5 OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1745 DATED NOVEMBER 10, 1980, AS AMENDED
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Presidential Decree No. 1745, dated November 20, 1980 as amended by Presidential Decree No. 1747, dated December 4, 1980, and Executive Order No. 690, dated May 11, 1981 grants, under certain conditions, amnesty to any person who on or before November 20, 1980 has been arrested and/or investigated for, charged with or convicted of simple illegal possession of firearm, ammunition and explosives provided, that he shall apply for such amnesty not later than December 31, 1981.
WHEREAS, Sections 3, 4 and 5 of the same Presidential Decree as amended by Presidential Decree No. 1747, dated December 4, 1980, Executive Order No. 690, dated May 11, 1981, Executive Order No. 758, dated December 31, 1981 and Executive Order No. 861, dated December 22, 1982 bestow, among others, upon a possessor of any firearm, ammunition or explosives the privileges of surrendering up to December 31, 1983...
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Executive Orders
Repealing Sections 3, 4 and 5 of Presidential Decree No. 1745 Dated November 10, 1980, as Amended
Executive Order No. 912
Summary of Executive Order No. 912
Termination of Privileges under Presidential Decree No. 1745
- Sections 3, 4 and 5 of Presidential Decree No. 1745, as amended, granted privileges to possessors of firearms, ammunition or explosives to surrender these items to government authorities without incurring criminal liability and be granted license to possess the same if qualified under existing laws, policies and rules and regulations. (Sec. 1)
- These privileges have been abused by unscrupulous individuals carrying firearms outside of residence for purposes other than actual surrender, using the lenient policy as a defense. (Whereas clause)
- To safeguard peace and tranquility, it has become imperative to immediately terminate the licensing of loose firearms. (Whereas clause)
- The privileges granted under Sections 3, 4 and 5 of Presidential Decree No. 1745, as amended, are hereby terminated. (Sec. 1)
- However, persons who have surrendered their unlicensed firearms, ammunition or explosives as of the effectivity of this order shall continue to enjoy the privileges granted under the aforementioned Sections of Presidential Decree No. 1745. (Sec. 1)
Effectivity
- This Executive Order takes effect immediately. (Sec. 2)
Termination of Privileges under Presidential Decree No. 1745
- Sections 3, 4 and 5 of Presidential Decree No. 1745, as amended, granted privileges to possessors of firearms, ammunition or explosives to surrender these items to government authorities without incurring criminal liability and be granted license to possess the same if qualified under existing laws, policies and rules and regulations. (Sec. 1)
- These privileges have been abused by unscrupulous individuals carrying firearms outside of residence for purposes other than actual surrender, using the lenient policy as a defense. (Whereas clause)
- To safeguard peace and tranquility, it has become imperative to immediately terminate the licensing of loose firearms. (Whereas clause)
- The privileges granted under Sections 3, 4 and 5 of Presidential Decree No. 1745, as amended, are hereby terminated. (Sec. 1)
- However, persons who have surrendered their unlicensed firearms, ammunition or explosives as of the effectivity of this order shall continue to enjoy the privileges granted under the aforementioned Sections of Presidential Decree No. 1745. (Sec. 1)
Effectivity
- This Executive Order takes effect immediately. (Sec. 2)