Section 5
SEC. 5. It shall be the duty of all municipal officers, as soon as practicable, to give notice to the provincial governor, or inspector of Constabulary in the province, of the presence of any bands of ladrones or brigands or other persons threatening the peace of the community within their jurisdiction, or any act of robbery or theft by such bands, when the offenders are at large; and any violation of the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars and imprisonment not exceeding two years.