MUN. ORD. NO.

01, S-1972

AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE

THROWING OF WASTE MATERIALS,
RUBBISHES, GARBAGE OR REFUSE IN THE
STREETS AND ELSEWHERE IN THE TOWN
PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION
THEREOF.

Be it ordained by the Municipal Council of

Tagum, Davao del Norte, that:

SECTION 1 It shall be unlawful for all

residents of Tagum, Davao del Norte, including all non-
residents coming in or entering into Tagum, to throw
waste materials, rubbishes, garbage and refuse in the
streets, on the floor and premises of public buildings of
the town; and all said waste materials, rubbishes,
garbage and refuse shall be thrown into the garbage
containers and receptacles, provided for the purpose.

SECTION 2. As a corollary to this Ordinance,

all motor vehicle drivers and conductors or baby buses,
TPU buses, TH Trucks, PUJ Jeeps, entering and leaving
the Municipality of Tagum shall receive instructions as
to the effective compliance of the Ordinance.

SECTION 3. Any resident or non-resident

found violating the provisions of this Ordinance shall be
imposed of a fine of FIVE (P5.00) PESOS.

SECTION 4. The Chief of Police and the

Municipal Health Officer are hereby enjoined to take
charge of the rigid implementation and/or enforcement
of this Ordinance.

SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall take effect

upon its approval.