Scope of Protected Creatures
- The statute covers "any living creature," indicating a broad scope that likely includes all animals without limitation to species.
Definition of Offenses
- The law identifies specific acts considered cruel, such as:
- Overdriving or overloading animals
- Torturing or tormenting
- Neglecting to provide necessary sustenance or shelter
- Cruelly beating
- Needlessly mutilating or killing
Penalties for Violation
- Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be subject to:
- A fine ranging from five pesos to two hundred pesos
- Subsidiary imprisonment in case of insolvency to pay the fine
Implementation
- The Act took effect immediately upon its approval on November 22, 1929, ensuring prompt enforcement of its provisions.