DENR ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 19

: The main purpose is to amend Section 2 of DENR Administrative Order No. 54, Series of 1993 to strengthen forest law enforcement by specifying the confiscation and forfeiture of conveyances used in the illegal transport or movement of forest products.
: Presidential Decree No. 705, as amended by Executive Orders No. 227 and No. 192.
: All conveyances used in the transport or movement of logs, lumber, or any forest product cut, gathered, or removed illegally or possessed without legal documents.
: No, passenger public conveyances are exempt unless they are specially hired or contracted for the transport or movement of the illegal logs, lumber, or forest products.
: They are confiscated and forfeited in favor of the government and disposed of according to pertinent laws, regulations, or policies.
: Sections 68 and 68-A of Presidential Decree No. 705.
: It took effect fifteen (15) days after submission of a copy to the UP Law Center as provided under the Administrative Code of 1987.
: Acting Secretary Ben S. Malayang III adopted the order.
: The amendment clarifies and reinforces the authority to confiscate conveyances used in illegal forest product transport to improve enforcement measures.
: Forfeiture in favor of the government as a penalty for illegal activities related to forest products, under the provisions of P.D. 705 and related administrative orders.