AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 1, SERIES OF 2005, RE: REGULATING THE SCRAP-BUYING ACTIVITIES OF SCRAP-BUYERS AND SCAVENGERS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MARIBOJOC, BOHOL.

Authored by: Kag. Cecilia P. Autentico

PRELIMINARY NOTES

WHEREAS, Municipal Ordinance No. 1, series of 2005 had been approved and adopted for implementation;

WHEREAS, it has been observed that the said ordinance is not fully implemented as several complaints have reached the authorities on rampant scavenging and stealing of scrap irons and other scrap materials;

WHEREAS, after a thorough review, it has been noted that the use of some inappropriate words and terms in the ordinance might have contributed to its lackadaisical enforcement and implementation;

WHEREFORE, be it ordained by the Sangguniang Bayan of Maribojoc, Bohol that:

SECTION 1: Title:

The title of Municipal Ordinance No. 1, series of 2005, is hereby amended to read as Re: Regulating the Scrap-Buying Activities of Scrap-Buyers and Scavengers in the Municipality of Maribojoc, Bohol

SECTION 2: Definition of Term (additional):

d. Scavengers – gathers of things discarded by others.

SECTION 3: The buyers and scavengers of scrap materials must first secure a mayor’s permit and consequently register and secure a barangay clearance in their areas of operation..

SECTION 4: Effectivity: This ordinance shall take effect upon approval.

Approved: October 19, 2007

Let copies of this ordinance be furnished the Maribojoc PNP and Barangay Captains of the 22 barangays of Maribojoc, Bohol for guidance and implementation.

I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE CORRECTNESS
OF THE ABOVE QUOTED ORDINANCE:

(Sgd.)ENGR. GABINO C. REDULLA
Vice Mayor

ATTESTED:

(Sgd.) ERLINDA V. CASTILLON
Acting Secretary to the Sanggunian

APPROVED:

(Sgd.) LEONCIO B. EVASCO, JR
Municipal Mayor
Date signed: November 12, 2007