Permission for Lawful Private Use of Foreshore and Underwater Lands
- The Secretary of Commerce and Police, with Governor-General’s approval, may grant permission to use any portion of foreshore or underwater land for lawful private purposes not necessarily involving structures.
- The licensee might be required to pay a reasonable fee, fixed by the Secretary.
- Such permission is revocable whenever deemed necessary for public interest by the Secretary of Commerce and Police.
- Upon revocation, the licensee must remove all materials placed or used on the affected lands within 60 days.
- Failure to remove materials authorizes the Secretary of Commerce and Police to cause removal, charging the cost to the licensee.
Contractual Authority to Fill Non-Privately Owned Lands Near Foreshore
- The Director of Public Works, under the Secretary of Commerce and Police's direction, may contract with municipalities or provinces to fill lands near foreshore that are not privately owned.
- The filling expenses are borne by the municipalities or provinces requesting the service.
- Filled and improved lands become subject to disposal and control by these municipalities or provinces once they have paid for the improvements.
- Lands filled must not be needed for navigation or commerce to qualify.
Effectivity
- The provisions of this Act take effect immediately upon its passage.