Title
Clarification on Transport Docs for Illegal Forest Products
Law
Denr Memorandum Circular No. 2003-11
Decision Date
Jun 24, 2003
DENR Memorandum Circular No. 2003-11 mandates that all forest products transported must be accompanied by original shipping documents, with violations leading to the seizure of illegally sourced materials.
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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.

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