Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 3586)
Republic Act No. 3586 prohibits the exportation of bangus (milkfish) fry to any foreign country.
The prohibition took effect from the date of the approval of Republic Act No. 3586, which is June 21, 1963.
Any person, association, or corporation is prohibited from exporting bangus fry to any foreign country.
Violations are punishable by a fine ranging from one thousand pesos to five thousand pesos, or by imprisonment of not less than one year and not more than five years, or both, at the court's discretion.
If the violator is an association or corporation, the imprisonment penalty shall be served by the manager and/or any other person responsible for the violation.
Yes, the court has the discretion to impose either a fine, imprisonment, or both penalties.
Yes, exportation to any foreign country is prohibited under this law.
The law is Republic Act No. 3586, approved on June 21, 1963.
To hold accountable the persons responsible, such as managers or other responsible individuals, for the unlawful exportation activities conducted by associations or corporations.
It became effective immediately upon its approval on June 21, 1963.