Text of the provision
Sec. 28. Criminal Liability of Government Officials and Employees. – The maximum penalties of the unlawful acts provided for in this Act shall be imposed, in addition to absolute perpetual disqualification from any public office, if those found guilty of such unlawful acts are government officials and employees.
Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, Republic Act No. 9165 (2002). Reproduced in full from the official enactment and verified word-for-word against the LawPhil and ChanRobles renderings.
What this section means
When those found guilty of unlawful acts under this Act are government officials and employees, the maximum penalties for those acts are imposed, plus absolute perpetual disqualification from any public office.
Related provisions
- Section 27 — Officials Mishandling Seized Drugs.
- Section 29 — Planting Of Evidence.
Cases citing this section
- Authorities on this section will be added here as each is verified against primary sources.
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