AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE HAULING OF SAND FROM THE BEACH OF THE VICINITY OF PUNTA CRUZ HISTORICAL WATCH TOWER AND PARK FOR AND BEAUTIFICATION PURPOSES.

WHEREAS, the beach at the vicinity of Punta Cruz Historical Watch Tower and Park ought to be preserved so that it could be used by people who will take a bath at Punta Cruz beach;

WHEREAS, it has been observed that there are people who take advantage in hauling the sand from the beach near the Punta Cruz Historical Watch Tower and Park without due permission from the caretaker of the said tourism project;

WHEREAS, under the Local Government Code ( PB 337 ), Local Government Units are empowered to regulate the use of the property in favor of promoting public welfare; Sec. 208, ( a ) & ( b ;

WHEREFORE, in view of the foregoing premises, be it ordained by the Sangguniang Bayan of Maribojoc, Bohol.

Sec. 1 – That Punta Cruz Historical Watch Tower and Park and the beach within the area is declared a property of the local government of the Municipality of Maribojoc, Bohol.

Sec. 2 – To preserve and protect the beach at the vicinity of Punta Cruz Historical Watch Tower and Park, it is unlawful for any person or group of persons to haul sand from the said beach for public and private projects.

Sec. 3 – Penalty – Any person or group of persons whether natural or juridical found violating the provision of this ordinance shall be required to pay a fine of from P200.00 to P400.00 or an imprisonment of from Five ( 5 ) days to ten ( 10 ) days or both such fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the court.

Sec. 4 – Saving Clause – Any provision of previous ordinances inconsistent herewith is deemed repealed or modified accordingly;

Sec. 5 – Effectivity – That this ordinance shall take effect ten ( 10 ) days after its publication in accordance with Sec. 11 of the Local Government Code, subject however approval by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Bohol.

After a careful deliberation

Approved – April 20, 1989

LET copies be furnished, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Bohol, Province of Bohol, City of Tagbilaran, Barangay Captain, Punta Cruz, Maribojoc, Bohol for appropriate action and approval.

Unanimously adopted.

ENGR. GABINO C. REDULLA
Vice Mayor

ENGR. MAGNO R. VALLES, SR.                           ELPIDIO E. CHIU, SR.
Member                                                                     Member

VICTORIO A. LONOD                                   EULALIO G. CASTILLON, SR.
Member                                                                    Member

LOURDES L. MAGDOZA                                        FILOMENA V. ASEDILLA
Member                                                                   Member

JUDITO M. ALCALA                                               NORBERTO F. NALZARO
Member                                                                  Member