Law Summary
Prohibited Acts and Subject Persons
- Applies to all natural and juridical persons.
- Prohibits actions including cutting, declaring, classifying, possessing, or exporting logs in violation of existing laws, rules, or regulations.
Penalties for the First Offense
- Confiscation of the illegally obtained logs.
- Imposition of a fine as prescribed by existing laws, rules, and regulations.
- Suspension of license and permit to operate for six months during the designated cutting period.
Penalties for the Second Offense
- Confiscation of the illegally obtained logs.
- Imposition of fines in accordance with pertinent laws and regulations.
- Immediate cancellation of the license and permit to operate.
- Arrest and detention of offenders until released by the President or an authorized representative.
Legal Modifications and Effectivity
- Amendments or modifications to any inconsistent laws, rules, and regulations are made to align with this Decree.
- The Decree takes immediate effect upon issuance.
Authority and Enforcement
- Issued by the President of the Philippines in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
- Enforcement powers stem from Martial Law Proclamation and prior Presidential Decrees related to martial law authority.
- Penalties ensure both administrative and penal sanctions to deter illegal logging operations and economic sabotage.