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AN ORDINANCE DECLARING WAR AGAINST RATS AND PROVIDING MEASURES TO COMBAT THEREFOR FOR THEIR ERADICATION, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE GEOGRAPHIA ANTI-RATS LAW OF 1999

Environment Ordinance No. 2 s. 2000 Year: 2000 Approved: February 28, 2000 2 views

AN ORDINANCE DECLARING WAR AGAINST RATS AND PROVIDING MEASURES TO COMBAT THEREFOR FOR THEIR ERADICATION, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE GEOGRAPHIA ANTI-RATS LAW OF 1999

This ordinance declares war against rats to combat the destruction they cause to farming and homes in Dumingag. It mandates various eradication measures such as bamboo traps and local-made equipment, and establishes a quarterly 'Search for Miss Rat' contest with cash prizes funded by the 20% Development Fund.