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Smoking Ordinance PDF
Smoking Ordinance PDF
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Upon motion of Councilor Michael M. Joseph, duly seconded, the following ordinance was enacted:
WHEREAS, one of the major concerns of the Municipal Government of Makati is to protect the
health and safety of its residents especially the minors;
WHEREAS, what is more important is the protection of young children from getting into the habit of
smoking;
WHEREAS, there is a need to discourage minors to smoke cigarettes or use any other tobacco
product, since at their tender age they are more prone to the ill-effects and danger to their health.
Section 1 – Minors 17 years old and below are hereby prohibited from smoking within territorial
jurisdiction of Makati.
Section 2– Minors found violating this Municipal Ordinance shall be penalized as indicated
hereunder:
For First Offense – Warning and if the offender is a school student, he will be required
to bring his parents or guardian to the school authorities for
reprimand or lecture.
For Second Offense – A fine of P500.00 will be imposed upon the offender.
Section 3 – The Department of Health (DOH), school officials and other municipal authorities are
hereby required to conduct a campaign of no-smoking for minors, circularize this Ordinance and post
no-smoking signs within conspicuous places.
Section 4 – Any portion of this Municipal Ordinance which may be declared unconstitutional or
invalid shall not invalidate or affect any other provisions of this Municipal Ordinance.
Section 5 –This Municipal Ordinance shall take effect upon its approval.
ROGELIO U. MARASIGAN
Municipal Secretary
Attested:
ARTURO S. YABUT
Vice Mayor & Presiding Officer
APPROVED
JEJOMAR C. BINAY
Mayor
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