Prohibition on Slaughtering Work Animals

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Republic Act No. 11: Prohibition on Slaughtering Work Animals

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Prohibition on Slaughtering Work Animals

Law: Republic Act No. 11

Decision Date: Sep 2, 1946

In the Philippines, the slaughtering of male and female carabaos, horses, mares, and cows is prohibited unless authorized by the Secretary of Agriculture and Commerce, with violators facing penalties, but the President has the power to declare the prohibition inoperative if there are enough work animals for agricultural purposes.

Penalties for Unauthorized Slaughtering

Any person found guilty of violating the slaughtering prohibition shall face penalties.
Penalties include a fine ranging from a minimum of 200 pesos to a maximum of 500 pesos.
Alternatively, the violator may be sentenced to imprisonment of not less than two months and not more than six months.
The court has discretion to impose either the fine, the imprisonment, or both simultaneously.

Rule-Making Authority and Conditional Suspension

The Secretary of Agriculture and Commerce is empowered to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to enforce the provisions of this Act effectively.
The Secretary evaluates the adequacy of the number of work animals available for agricultural purposes nationwide.
If the Secretary determines there are sufficient work animals, the President may declare this Act temporarily inoperative.

Effectivity of the Act

The provisions of this Act take effect immediately upon its approval by the appropriate authorities.
This ensures immediate legal force and applicability following its enactment.

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