Article 244Unlawful appointments
Act No. 3815 · Revised Penal CodeKey provision
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Unlawful appointments.
Official text — Act No. 3815
Unlawful appointments.
-Any public officer who shall knowingly nominate or appoint to any public office any person lacking the legal qualifications therefor, shall suffer the penalty of arresto mayor and a fine not exceeding 1,000 pesos.
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