Amendment of LLDA Penalties for Water Pollution

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LLDA Resolution NO. 404, S. 2011: Amendment of LLDA Penalties for Water Pollution

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Amendment of LLDA Penalties for Water Pollution

Law: Llda No. 404, S. 2011

Decision Date: Feb 25, 2011

LLDA Board Resolution No. 404-11 establishes fines and penalties for violations of the Philippine Clean Water Act within the Laguna de Bay Region, including imprisonment and closure of operations, with the President or Chief Executive Officer of corporations, partnerships, or associations held liable.

Scope of Violations and Offenses Subject to Penalties

Covers violations of Article V of LLDA environmental regulations.
Includes failure to renew discharge permits within prescribed periods.
Encompasses prohibited acts or omissions under Section 27 of RA 9275 and its implementing rules.

Penalties Imposed

Fine ranging from Php10,000.00 to Php200,000.00 per day for each day the violation persists.
Imprisonment from two (2) to six (6) years.
Possible combination of both fine and imprisonment.
Penalties imposed by General Manager upon Public Hearing Committee recommendation.

Due Process and Enforcement Mechanisms

Notice and hearing must be given prior to penalty imposition.
Authority empowered to issue ex parte orders for closure, suspension, or cessation of operations pending resolution of the case.

Liability of Corporate Entities

If the violator is a corporation, partnership, or association, the President or Chief Executive Officer is held liable for the violation.

Effectivity

Resolution takes effect 15 days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation and registration in the National Administrative Register.

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