Interment and Prohibition on Rinderpest Animal Parts

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Act No. 262: Interment and Prohibition on Rinderpest Animal Parts

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Interment and Prohibition on Rinderpest Animal Parts

Law: Act No. 262

Decision Date: Oct 11, 1901

A 1901 Philippine law mandates the burning or burial of animals that die from rinderpest to prevent the spread of the disease, while also prohibiting the sale or use of any part of the infected animals, with violators facing fines or imprisonment.

Law Summary

Prohibition on Removal of Animal Parts

It is illegal to remove the skin, horns, or any part of an animal that dies from rinderpest.
The only exceptions allowed are the bile or blood serum, which may be used for immunizing other animals.

Restrictions on Possession and Trade of Animal Remains

Possessing, selling, offering for sale, or exporting parts of animals that died from rinderpest is unlawful, except for the bile or blood serum.
Owners and holders of such animal parts at the time the law was enacted must destroy these by burning or burial.
Law enforcement officers are authorized to seize and destroy any prohibited animal parts found.

Penalties for Violating the Law

Violations constitute a misdemeanor.
Punishments include a fine up to fifty US dollars, imprisonment up to thirty days, or both, at the court’s discretion.

Legislative Procedure and Effectivity

The law’s enactment was expedited due to public necessity.
The Act took effect immediately upon passage on October 11, 1901.

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