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Section 4A.22. Validity of MTOP and POP. A Motorized Tricycle Operator’s Permit(MTOP) or a Pedicab Operator’s Permit (POP) shall be valid for a period of three (3) years.(Ord. No. 04 –s- 1993)Section 4A.23. Cessation of Operation. An operator wishing to stop servicecompletely, or to suspend service for more than one month, should report in writing suchsuspension or termination to the Board. (Ord. No. 04 –s- 1993)Section 4A.24. Amendment of MTOP/POP. a) A Motorized Tricycle Operator’sPermit (MTOP) or a Pedicab Operator’s Permit (POP) is non-transferable whenever there ischange of ownership. Such change of ownership shall be construed as an amendmentthereto and any amendment shall require appropriate approval from the <strong>Sangguniang</strong>Bayan upon the recommendation of the Board.b) If the new owner opts to apply for a new franchise, the unit’s previous franchiseshall be deemed automatically cancelled upon the issuance of a new franchise.Section 4A.25. Renewal of MTOP/POP and Fines for Late Renewal. a) Within two(2) months before the expiry date of the MTOP or POP, the appropriate application for itsrenewal must be filed with the Board upon payment of the corresponding fees as hereinprovided.b) If filed after its expiry date, no application for renewal shall be accepted unless thefollowing fines are paid first:1) For a MTOP, per unit P 50.002) For a POP, per unit 25.00Section 4A.26. Seminar for Drivers. <strong>The</strong> Sigma Franchising and Regulatory Board,in coordination with the PNP, shall conduct seminars on road safety and traffic rules andregulations for pedicab and tricycle drivers at least once every six months.After each seminar, the Board may issue identification cards to participating pedicabdrivers, the cost of which shall be borne by the concerned individuals.Section 4A.27. Solid Waste Management. a) Operators and drivers of all tricyclefor-hireand pedicab-for-hire are required to install at least two (2) garbage receptacles intheir vehicles – one (1) for biodegradable and one (1) for non-biodegradable solid waste.<strong>The</strong> color scheme and usage designation of the said receptacles shall be in accordance withthe guidelines set forth by the Kabalikat sa Maunlad na Kalikasan (KASAMA KA) Program ofthis municipality.b) Any violation of the provisions of this Section shall be penalized under OrdinanceNo. 02 –s- 1999.Section 4A.28. Operation of Private Tricycles and Pedicabs. Tricycles andpedicabs intended for private or personal use should be registered with the Office of theMayor and should display conspicuously a “NOT-FOR-HIRE” or “PRIVATE” sign at the frontand back portions of their sidecars.Section 4A.29. Penal Provisions –1. Violation of Section 4A.12 (Illegal Operation) of this Article: a) Any personoperating or driving a tricycle-for-hire or pedicab–for-hire without the necessary MTOP orPOP shall be punished by a fine of not less than Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) but notexceeding One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00) or imprisonment of not less than ten (10) daysbut not exceeding one (1) month, or both, at the discretion of the court. (Ord. No. 04 –s-153