Article 199Illegal cockfighting

Act No. 3815 · Revised Penal CodeKey provision

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Illegal cockfighting. -The penalty of arresto menor or a fine not exceeding 200 pesos, or both, in the discretion of the court, shall be imposed upon: 1.

Official text — Act No. 3815

Illegal cockfighting.

-The penalty of arresto menor or a fine not exceeding 200 pesos, or both, in the discretion of the court, shall be imposed upon:

1. Any person who directly or indirectly participates in cockfights, by betting money or other valuable things, or who organizes cockfights at which bets are made, on a day other than those permitted by law.

2. Any person who directly or indirectly participates in cockfights, by betting money or other valuable things, or organizes such cockfights, at a place other than a licensed cockpit.

CHAPTER TWO

OFFENSES AGAINST DECENCY AND GOOD CUSTOMS

Source: lawphil.net (Act No. 3815 as amended)

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