5th Sangguniang Panlungsod (30 June 1995 – 30 June 1998)

Summary/Additional Info:

Summary: This ordinance regulates chainsaw ownership and sale in Naga City to prevent illegal tree cutting. Operators must register each unit with the City Treasurer’s Office for a fee, carry a permit, and mark the chainsaw with a serial number and sticker. Minors and unregistered businesses cannot own chainsaws, and owning more than one is restricted. Sellers and renters must also pay an annual fee. Violations incur increasing fines, confiscation, and possible imprisonment for repeat offenses. The ordinance took effect upon approval and publication.