Consequences of Absence of Shipping/Transport Documents
- Failure to present the required shipping/transport documents when demanded constitutes a violation of the established rules.
- Forest products without the accompanying documents are presumed to be illegally sourced.
- Such unaccompanied products are subject to apprehension or seizure under the prescribed administrative order.
Enforcement and Compliance
- All DENR field officers and other relevant personnel are mandated to adhere strictly to the provisions of this Circular.
- Compliance includes upholding rules regulating the administrative adjudication of illegal forest products.
Effectivity of the Circular
- The Circular is effective immediately upon issuance.
- It serves to clarify and reinforce the 1997 rules under DENR Administrative Order No. 97-32, enhancing the administrative processes related to illegal forest products.