Amending Forestry Code on Illegal Timber Possession

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 277: Amending Forestry Code on Illegal Timber Possession

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Amending Forestry Code on Illegal Timber Possession

Law: Executive Order No. 277

Decision Date: Jul 25, 1987

An executive order amends the Revised Forestry Code of the Philippines to penalize the possession of timber or other forest products without legal documents, authorize confiscation of illegally obtained forest products, and provide rewards to informants of violations of forestry laws.

Law Summary

Administrative Authority to Confiscate Illegal Forest Products and Conveyances

The Department Head or duly authorized representative is empowered to order confiscation of forest products and conveyances (land, water, or air) used in violations.
Confiscated items may be disposed of according to applicable laws, regulations, or policies.

Rewards to Informants Reporting Forestry Law Violations

Informants providing information leading to apprehension and conviction of offenders shall receive 20% of the proceeds from confiscated forest products as a reward.

Repeal and Modification of Inconsistent Laws and Regulations

All laws, orders, issuances, rules, or regulations inconsistent with this Executive Order are repealed or modified accordingly.

Effectivity of the Executive Order

The order takes effect fifteen days after publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.

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