Practice question
An ordinance claims to protect public morals but prohibits conduct that includes substantial innocent, lawful uses. The city insists that stating a proper objective conclusively validates its chosen means. Which response is correct?
- The means must still be reasonably necessary and not unduly oppressive.
- A recital of morals ends all review.
- A proper goal permits every prohibition.
- Courts may examine the title but never the measure's operation.
- Any commercial activity may be prohibited without examining effects.
Legal references
- RA 7160, Section 16: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1991/ra_7160_1991.html
- White Light Corp. v. City of Manila, G.R. No. 122846, January 20, 2009, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2009/jan2009/gr_122846_2009.html
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