Branding and Registration of Large Animals Imported into the Philippines
Commonwealth Act No. 379, enacted on August 23, 1938, mandates the branding and registration of large animals imported into the Philippines. Delivery of these animals by the Collector of Customs is contingent upon certification from the Director of Animal Industry that the animals have been properly registered and branded. Failure to comply with these requirements can result in penalties, including fines ranging from 200 to 1,000 pesos, imprisonment from 30 days to six months, or both. The Act is effective immediately upon approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Commonwealth Act No. 379
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Commonwealth Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
August 23, 1938
COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 379
AN ACT REQUIRING THE BRANDING AND REGISTRATION OF LARGE ANIMALS IMPORTED INTO THE PHILIPPINES AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE SAME
SECTION 1. No delivery to the consignee shall be authorized by the Collector of Customs, of any large animal imported into the Philippines, unless the Director of Animal Industry or his authorized representative has certified that said animal has been duly registered and branded with a distinctive mark in the manner prescribed by the Bureau of Animal Industry. aIcETS
SECTION 2. Any person who shall fail, neglect or refuse to brand or register large animals as herein provided shall be punished for each animal not branded or registered in accordance with this Act by a fine of not less than two hundred pesos nor more than one thousand pesos or by imprisonment of not less than thirty days nor more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the court.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on its approval.
Approved, August 23, 1938.
Cite This Law
Branding and Registration of Large Animals Imported into the Philippines, Commonwealth Act No. 379, Aug 23, 1938 (Philippines)
Branding and Registration of Large Animals Imported into the Philippines, Commonwealth Act No. 379 (Phil. 1938)
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