ORDINANCE NO: 2003-223 "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE GATHERING, SHIPMENT, SALE AND/ OR DISTRIBUTION OF SHELLFISH WITHIN THE CITY OF PAGADIAN" Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Pagadian City in session assembled that: SECTION 1. Definition of Terms. The terms, as used in this ordinance, shall be construed as follows: Auxiliary Invoice. A document accompanying the shipment of shellfish issued by the Local Agricultural Officer concerned from the point of origin to its final destination within the Philippines. Stating therein the kind of fishery product being transported; its quantity; estimated value if sold; the fee paid therefore; the serial number of the official receipt used; and the clear identity of the person who received the payment, all these being intended to monitor the movement of shellfish within the country. Bivalve. An animal with two valve shells, e. g., clam, mussel, oyster, etc. SECTION 3. Penalty. Violation of this ordinance shall subject the offender to the penalty of a fine of not less than ONE THOUSAND (P1,000.00) PESOS but not more than TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED (P2,500.00) PESOS, or an imprisonment of not less than ONE (1) MONTH but not to exceed SIX (6) MONTHS, or both in the discretion of the court. SECTION 4. Repeal. All existing ordinances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. SECTION 5. Effectivity. After validation by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, this ordinance shall take effect within Ten (10) Days after its posting in the bulletin board at the City Hall and in two (2) other conspicuous places within the city and its publication in a local newspaper. ENACTED AND APPROVED by the Sangguniang Panlungsod (7th City Council) of Pagadian City on its 82nd Regular Session held on May 14, 2003 at the Sangguniang Panlungsod Session Hall.