Section 6Sec./Art. 6

Administrative Proceedings. The Bureau is hereby further authorized to undertake the following administrative actions:

a. upon verified information on the existence of suspected counterfeit drugs in the possession of any manufacturer, seller or distributor, the duly authorized officers of the Bureau or any officer deputized by the Bureau for the purpose shall segregate, seal and, after having obtained a valid search warrant from a competent court, seize such counterfeit drugs and take them into custody: Provided, That in case the suspected counterfeit drugs are found in a private residence, as defined in Section 3 of this Act or in other premises not covered by a valid license to operate issued by the Bureau, the duly authorized officer of the Bureau or deputized officer thereof shall secure a search warrant for the purpose of seizing and taking into custody such suspected counterfeit drugs;

b. if, after the appropriate examination of the samples by the Bureau, the seized drugs are determined or found to be counterfeit, the Bureau shall, within fifteen (15) days from their seizure, issue an order directing the preventive closure of the business establishment for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days. Thereafter, administrative proceedings shall be initiated by the Bureau against the parties concerned where they shall have the opportunity to be heard and present evidence on their behalf; and

c. to ensure the effective enforcement of the foregoing, the Bureau may enlist the assistance of the national or local law enforcement agencies.