(Cont. Ord. No. 2022-03, enacted on 14 day of June, 2022)
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For failure to pay the administrative fine, the violator shall be penalized, after conviction, by a fine of One Thousand Pesos (PhP 1,000.00) or imprisonment of three (3) to seven (7) days of arresto menor or both at the discretion of the court.
d. Any person who violates paragraphs (g) and (h) under Section 4.4 hereof shall be punished with a fine of PhP 1,500.00 for the 1st offense and PhP 2,000.00 for the succeeding offense.
For failure to pay administrative fine the owner/resident/lessee or occupant of a residential house/ dwelling unit/ proprietor/ manager of any business/commercial establishments after conviction, shall be penalized by a fine of Two Thousand Pesos (PhP 2,000.00) or imprisonment of seven (7) days to one (1) month of arresto mayor or both at the discretion of the court.
5. Smoking in public places (pursuant to Section 14 of City Ordinance No. 2004-15)
a. For Smokers:
First offense - PhP 250.00
Second offense - PhP 500.00
Third offense - PhP 1,000.00 or one (1) day imprisonment upon final conviction of competent court
b. Minors:
b.1. Nine (9) years of age or below are exempt from penalty. However, such minor shall undergo proper counseling with their parents by the City Social Welfare Officer at the discretion of a competent court.
b.2. Nine (9) years to fifteen (15) years of age without discernment shall be subjected to counseling by the City Social Welfare Development Officer at the discretion of a competent court.
b.3. Nine (9) years to fifteen (15) years of age with discernment shall be fined PhP 250.00 and/or proper counseling by the Social Welfare Development Officer at the discretion of a competent court.
6. Spitting (pursuant to Section 5 of City Ordinance No. 2020-24)
First offense - Fine of PhP 200.00, or 2-Hour Health awareness seminar in case of the violator's inability to pay the fine;
Second offense - Fine of PhP 300.00, or 3-Hour Health awareness seminar in case of the violator's inability to pay the fine;
Third and succeeding offenses - Fine of PhP 500.00, or 4-hour Health awareness seminar in case of the violator's inability to pay the fine.
In case the violator is a minor, any of his/her parents shall undergo the above corresponding seminar and in the absence of parents, his/her guardian.
Section 6. No Contest Provision. Any person apprehended for violation of this Ordinance who does not wish to contest the violation and is willing to pay voluntarily the penalty imposed upon him/her prior to the filing of formal complaint with the City Prosecutor's Office shall be allowed to pay the fine at the City Treasurer's Office to avoid being prosecuted.
SECTION 7. PARTNERS INVOLVED. The LGU Alaminos City, the Alaminos City Police Station, City Advisory Council (CAC), Barangay Councils, non-government organizations and civil society organizations are partners in this endeavor.
