Licensing for Edible Birds' Nest Collection

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Act No. 1769: Licensing for Edible Birds' Nest Collection

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Title Supreme Court: Licensing for Edible Birds' Nest Collection

Law: Act No. 1769

Decision Date: Oct 11, 1907

An amendment to the Special Provincial Government Act in the Philippines authorizes provincial boards to grant licenses for collecting edible birds' nests and imposes penalties for unauthorized collection, aiming to regulate the industry and protect the birds from extinction.

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Regulatory Powers to Prevent Extermination of Edible Birds

Provincial Boards have the authority to enact regulations aimed at preventing the extermination of birds that build edible nests.
Such regulations are designed to protect the sustainability of the edible birds' nest industry.

Penalties for Unauthorized Collection and Regulatory Violations

Collecting edible birds' nests without a license or in violation of Board regulations constitutes an offense.
Each offense is punishable by a fine not exceeding one peso, imprisonment for up to thirty days, or both, at the discretion of the court.
The removal of even one nest without a license is considered an offense.

Allocation of Collected Fines

Fines imposed for violations related to edible birds' nest collection and regulations are to be paid into the township and settlement fund.

Legal Framework and Expedited Enactment

The Act amends Section 17 of Act No. 1396, known as "The Special Provincial Government Act."
It was enacted under the authority of the United States and expedited as a matter of public good, pursuant to an earlier procedural act from 1900.

Effectivity

This Act takes effect immediately upon its passage on October 11, 1907.

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