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QUEZON CITY ORDINANCES: BUILDING A RESPONSIBLE AND SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS ECOSYSTEM

SP-1756, S-2007
PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF OUTDOOR VIDEOKE MACHINES
BEYOND 9:00 PM
Prohibits stores or restaurants from operating outdoor videoke machines beyond 9:00 PM.

PENALTY: ₱500 for the first offense, ₱1,000 for subsequent offenses

SP-1685, S-2006
PROHIBITING THE RETAIL SALE OF "RUGBY" IN SARI-SARI STORES
Prohibits the sale of the substance "rugby" in sari-sari and convenience stores to protect
public health.
PENALTY: Cancellation of the business or Mayor's Permit

SP-2791, S-2018
QUEZON CITY DANGEROUS DRUGS CODE
Requires high-risk establishments like KTV bars to implement drug-free policies and
employee drug testing.

PENALTY: ₱5,000 fine and potential permit revocation for non-compliance

SP-2737, S-2018
REGULATING E-CIGARETTES IN PUBLIC PLACES
Regulates the use of e-cigarettes in public areas and prohibits advertisements targeting
minors.
PENALTY: Fines from ₱500 to ₱2,000, potential imprisonment for repeated offenses

SP-2163, S-2012
REGULATING THE OPERATION OF INTERNET CAFES
Regulates internet cafes to prevent access to inappropriate content and restricts minors
during school hours.

PENALTY: Fines ranging from ₱2,000 to ₱5,000, potential permit revocation for repeated
offenses
ADDITIONAL PILLAR: Good Governance

SP-3175, S-2022
REQUIRING HEALTH CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD VENDORS
Requires mobile food vendors to obtain health certificates and sanitary clearances to ensure
food safety.

PENALTY: Warnings for first offenses, fines from ₱100 to ₱200 for repeated offenses

SP-2505, S-2016
REVISED QUEZON CITY VETERINARY CODE
Establishes guidelines for meat establishments, slaughterhouses, and veterinary facilities.
PENALTY: Fines from ₱1,000 to ₱5,000, with potential business operation suspension for
repeated offenses

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