QUEZON CITY ORDICE NO. SP-2389, S-2015

: The official title is the 'Quezon City Veterinary Code.'
: It governs all matters pertinent to the safety and regulations in the distribution of livestock, poultry, and other animal production for consumption and animal welfare within Quezon City.
: The City Veterinary Services Division is the lead agency assigned to implement the provisions of the Code.
: An Abattoir or Slaughterhouse is a premises approved and registered by the controlling authority where food animals are slaughtered and/or dressed for human consumption.
: The penalty is a fine of Two Thousand Pesos (Php2,000.00), confiscation of meat and meat products, and the livestock shall be sent back to its origin.
: Permits, licenses, certificates such as the Veterinary Health Certificate (VHC), Meat Inspection Certificate, and Shipping Permit are required, and vehicles must be accredited by the City Veterinary Office.
: Dog owners must register and vaccinate their dogs, maintain control and leashing in public, report dog-bite incidents within 24 hours, assist the victim with medical expenses, and properly collect and dispose of dog feces.
: A penalty of Five Thousand Pesos (Php5,000.00), or imprisonment of One (1) year, or both, shall be imposed on any such person.
: They must register and secure an individual meat handler's license and butcher's license annually from the City Veterinary Office.