Public health bulletin Volume 55-61

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1912 Excerpt: ...the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine not exceeding two hundred pesos, or by imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court: Provided, That in case of the commission of a second offense under the provisions of this section the person so convicted, if other than a citizen of the United States or a citizen of the Philippine Islands, may by ordet of the court be deported." Sec. 3830. "(a) It shall be unlawful to sell, transfer, give, or deliver opinir to any person except to a duly licensed and practicing physician, pharmacist or second-class pharmacist, or a duly licensed dispensator of opium, or dnlj registered confirmed user of opium in a licensed opium dispensary for consuuip tion therein only, and in accordance with the provisions of this chapter: Provided, however. That the transfer of ownership of opium, but not deliver thereof, may be made to licensed wholesale dealers in opium: And proridr-i further, That opium may be sold, transferred or delivered to Government Bureaus or officers duly authorized by the Governor-General to receive lt. ami to hospitals on permit from the Collector of Internal Revenue. Duly licensed physicians may prescribe and administer opium as a medicine, and ph:innaci«ti and second-class pharmacists may sell, transfer, give, or deliver opium as-j medicinal preparation on the prescription of a duly licensed and practicing physician, under such regulations as may be prescribed by the Collector ol Internal Revenue and approved by the Secretary of Finance and Justice." (6) Provides penalty for the violation of the provisions of the preceding sobsection. (c) "Any physician who prescribes opium for his patients when t...