Licensing for Vessels in Lighterage and Harbor Business
- Vessels classified under section 1 of Act No. 1136 must obtain a license to engage in lighterage or harbor-exclusive activities.
- Licenses must be secured before engagement and renewed annually.
- The collectors of customs at ports of entry issue these licenses.
- Fee: ₱1.00 per registered net ton per license.
- Licenses specify the port or body of water within which the vessel may operate.
- Vessels are prohibited from transporting cargo or passengers for hire beyond the licensed area.
Revocation of License
- The Collector of Customs for the Philippine Islands has the authority to revoke any license issued under this Act for cause at any time.
Retroactive Effect and License Fee Adjustments
- The Act applies retroactively to all licenses due from July 1, 1905.
- Licensees who paid fees under previous laws since that date are entitled to a refund equal to the difference between the old fee and the current fee under this Act.
- Appropriations are made from the Insular Treasury to cover these refunds.
- Licenses must be issued under this Act where fees have become due but remain unpaid from the same date.
Repeal of Conflicting Laws
- All laws or parts thereof in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Expedite Passage and Effectivity
- The enactment follows an expedited procedure as authorized by a prior Act (September 26, 1900).
- The Act takes effect immediately upon its passage on September 5, 1905.