Amendment to Cockfighting Law on Cockpit Limits

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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1310: Amendment to Cockfighting Law on Cockpit Limits

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Amendment to Cockfighting Law on Cockpit Limits

Law: Presidential Decree No. 1310

Decision Date: Mar 6, 1978

President Ferdinand E. Marcos introduces an amendment to the Cockfighting Law of 1974, allowing certain cities and municipalities in the Philippines to establish additional cockpits to support tourism.

Law Summary

Specific Provisions on Number of Cockpits Allowed

In cities or municipalities with a population of 100,000 or less, the rule remains that only one cockpit is permitted.
In cities or municipalities with a population exceeding 100,000, the amendment allows for:
- Two cockpits within the poblacion (town center or downtown area).
- One additional cockpit in each city or town district.

Purpose and Effectivity

The amendment aims to promote tourism by allowing additional cockpits, recognizing cockfighting as a major tourist attraction.
The decree takes effect immediately upon its signing.

Legal Authority and Issuance

The amendment was issued by President Ferdinand E. Marcos by virtue of the powers vested by the Philippine Constitution.
Signed and promulgated on March 6, 1978, in Manila.

Key Legal Concepts

Population as a criterion for regulatory permission.
Local subdivisions such as poblacion and city/town districts are considered in determining permissible cockpits.
Flexibility in lawmaking to accommodate economic and tourism incentives.

No Other Changes

The decree specifically amends only Section 5(b) of Presidential Decree No. 449.
Other provisions of the original law remain unchanged by this decree.

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