Article 179Illegal use of uniforms or insignia

Act No. 3815 · Revised Penal CodeKey provision

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Illegal use of uniforms or insignia.

Official text — Act No. 3815

Illegal use of uniforms or insignia.

-The penalty ot arresto mayor shall be imposed upon any person who shall publicly and improperly make use of insignia, uniforms or dress pertaining to an office not held by such person or to a class of persons of Which he is not a member.

SECTION TWO.-False testimony

Source: lawphil.net (Act No. 3815 as amended)

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