What is the minimum fine under Section 29?

• A. 2000 pesos
• B. 1000 pesos
• C. 3000 pesos
• D. 4000 pesos

Answer: (A)

When a statute states a penalty as a fine “not less than” a certain amount, that amount is the minimum you must impose for violations covered by that section. In this case, the section sets the floor at two thousand pesos, so the court cannot impose a fine lower than that for offenses under Section 29. The rule ensures a baseline deterrent, and depending on the case, higher fines (and possibly other penalties) may also be applied. That’s why 1000 pesos wouldn’t fit, while 2000 pesos is the smallest amount permitted. Higher figures like 3000 or 4000 could be allowed in other circumstances, but they aren’t the minimum.