Purpose and policy statement
- The ordinance declares that the City Veterinary Code of San Juan is vital for the care, control and custody of animals.
- It recognizes regulation of the distribution of livestock, poultry, aquatic and aquatic produce for consumer consumption within the territorial jurisdiction of San Juan City.
- It states that strengthening implementation and enforcement of the City Veterinary Code of San Juan (Ordinance No. 12-2009) requires amendments to penalties for violations.
Coverage and amended scope
- The ordinance amends Section 27 of Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2009 by modifying the nuisance provisions.
- “Animal” under Section 27.2 includes dogs, cats, fighting cocks, monkeys, snakes, other birds, and any other animal.
- Under Section 27.2, “animal” also covers any animal that creates disturbing noise or sounds and/or emit foul odors.
Expanded definitions: Section 27.2
- Section 27.2 provides that “Animal” includes dogs.
- Section 27.2 provides that “Animal” includes cats.
- Section 27.2 provides that “Animal” includes fighting cocks.
- Section 27.2 provides that “Animal” includes monkeys.
- Section 27.2 provides that “Animal” includes snakes.
- Section 27.2 provides that “Animal” includes other birds.
- Section 27.2 covers any other animal that creates disturbing noise or sounds and/or emits foul odors.
Penalties framework for nuisance: Section 27.3
- Section 27.3 sets penalties based on offense repetition: First offense, Second offense, Third offense, and Fourth offense.
- For a First Offense, Section 27.3 provides Warning.
- For a Second Offense, Section 27.3 imposes a One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00) Fine and Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) per head.
- For a Third Offense, Section 27.3 imposes a Two Thousand Pesos (P2,000.00) Fine.
- For a Fourth Offense, Section 27.3 imposes a Three Thousand Pesos (P3,000.00) Fine and confiscation of animals.
Implementation and effectivity rules
- The ordinance states that it takes effect fifteen (15) days after publication in three (3) leading newspapers of general circulation.
- The ordinance also requires posting for three (3) consecutive weeks in all conspicuous places within the City.
- The ordinance is expressly enacted to amend Section 27 of Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2009, by adding and stating Section 27.2 and Section 27.3 as revised.
Approval, certification, and official enactment
- The ordinance is duly approved by the Sangguniang Panlungsod on August 22, 2016.
- The ordinance is attested by the City Vice-Mayor as Presiding Officer.
- The ordinance is approved by the City Mayor.
Amendatory reference only
- The ordinance amends Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2009 titled “City Veterinary Code of San Juan (2008)”.
- The operative changes are confined to the nuisance provisions under Section 27 through revised Section 27.2 and revised Section 27.3.