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THE NAGA CITY COUNCIL

Sangguniang Panlungsod Ng Naga

PREVIOUS ORDINANCES (1948-2022)

DECEMBER 15 1948 – DECEMBER 1951

ORDINANCE NO. 1949-036

AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE BLOWING OF HORNS AND THE USE OF BELLS, MEGAPHONES, MAGNAVOX, LOUDSPEAKERS AND CRIERS IN CERTAIN PLACES OF  THE CITY OF NAGA

Category: Public Safety | Peace and Order
Enacted: September 9, 1949

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Summary/Additional Info:
🔑 Key Points:
  • Prohibited Sound Devices: Horns, bells, megaphones, Magnavox, loudspeakers, and criers used for advertising or attracting attention to events (e.g. theater, auctions) are banned within 50 meters of schools, government offices, and hospitals during 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and 5:00 PM–12:00 AM.
  • Special Permits: Exemptions can be granted through a special permit issued by the City Mayor.
  • Penalties: Offenders face fines between ₱5 and ₱200 or imprisonment between 2 days to 6 months, or both, at the court’s discretion.
  • Effectivity: Immediately upon approval.

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