Prohibition Against the Killing, Hunting, Wounding or Taking Away of the Tamaraw
Commonwealth Act No. 73, enacted on October 23, 1936, prohibits the killing, hunting, wounding, or removal of the tamaraw (Bubalus mindorensis) except for authorized purposes such as personal protection or scientific research approved by the Secretary of Agriculture and Commerce. Violators of this law face penalties of up to thirty days of imprisonment, fines not exceeding two hundred pesos, or both, at the court's discretion. The act aims to protect this endangered species from unlawful harm. It took effect immediately upon approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Commonwealth Act No. 73
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Commonwealth Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
October 23, 1936
COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 73
AN ACT PROHIBITING THE KILLING, HUNTING, WOUNDING OR TAKING AWAY OF BUBALUS MINDORENSIS, COMMONLY KNOWN AS TAMARAW
SECTION 1. The killing, hunting, wounding, or taking away of bubalus mindorensis, commonly known as tamaraw, for any purpose other than for the protection of person or property, or for scientific ends duly authorized by the Secretary of Agriculture and Commerce, is hereby prohibited. DSEaHT
SECTION 2. Any person violating this Act shall be punished for each offense by imprisonment of not exceeding thirty days or by fine of not exceeding two hundred pesos, or by both such imprisonment and fine, in the discretion of the court.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved, October 23, 1936.
Cite This Law
Prohibition Against the Killing, Hunting, Wounding or Taking Away of the Tamaraw, Commonwealth Act No. 73, Oct 23, 1936 (Philippines)
Prohibition Against the Killing, Hunting, Wounding or Taking Away of the Tamaraw, Commonwealth Act No. 73 (Phil. 1936)
Related Laws
- Prohibition Against the Killing of the TamarawRepublic Act No. 1086 • Jun 15, 1954 • Statutes
- Protection of Animal Life in the Philippine IslandsAct No. 1798 • Oct 12, 1907 • Statutes
- Declaring the Pithecophaga Jefferyi (Monkey-Eating Eagle) as a Protected BirdRepublic Act No. 6147 • Nov 9, 1970 • Statutes
- An Act Providing a Penalty for Willful Destruction, Injury, or Taking or Carrying Away of Any Property of the Philippine LibraryAct No. 2293 • Nov 8, 1913 • Statutes
- Amendments to Act No. 2590Commonwealth Act No. 491 • Jun 18, 1939 • Statutes
- Prohibition Against the Importation, Sale, Giving Away, Use, and Possession of Lottery Tickets and Lottery Advertising MatterAct No. 1523 • Aug 9, 1906 • Statutes
Browse More Statutes
Explore other laws in the Statutes category.
View All StatutesNeed Help Understanding This Law?
Ask our AI assistant to explain provisions, implications, or related laws.
Ask AI About This Law