Act No. 3999

Article three hundred and twenty-nine of Act Numbered Thirty-eight hundred and fifteen, commonly known as the Revised Penal Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:

• Article 329  Other mischiefs.

  The mischiefs not included in the next preceding article shall be punished:

  • 1

    By arresto mayor in its medium and maximum periods, if the value of the damage caused exceeds 1,000 pesos;

  • 2

    By arresto mayor in its minimum and medium periods, if such value is over 200 pesos but does not exceed 1,000 pesos; and

  • 3

    By arresto menor or fine of not less than the value of the damage caused and not more than 200 pesos, if the amount involved does not exceed 200 pesos or cannot be estimated.

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.