Definition of Chainsaw
- A chainsaw includes any portable power saw (electric or gasoline-powered).
- Characterized by an endless chain with teeth used primarily for cutting timber.
Registration Requirement
- Chainsaw owners in Palawan must register their chainsaws within 30 days after the Order's effectivity.
- Registration is conducted at the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) of DENR.
- Registered chainsaws may only be transported or used within areas covered by existing timber utilization permits.
- Failure to register will result in liabilities and penalties.
- PENRO issues a Certificate of Registration valid for one year, renewable annually.
- The certificate must include: Chainsaw registration number, owner's name, purchase date, brand, model, serial number, horsepower, purpose, designated use locations, and usage limitations.
- Chainsaws must bear a durable sticker with the PENRO's signature, registration number, and registration validity period.
- Unauthorized possession or use of chainsaws in unauthorized areas leads to confiscation and possible criminal prosecution.
- Owners must prove chainsaws are not used for illegal purposes if found where prohibited.
Registration Fee
- A fee of PHP 50.00 is charged for each registered chainsaw.
Repealing Clause
- Any prior memoranda, rules, or regulations inconsistent with this Order are repealed or amended to conform to it.
Effectivity
- The Order becomes effective fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
Certification of Registration
- Certification issued upon fulfilling registration requirements.
- Includes chainsaw details, owner’s address, registration number, registration fee receipt, issue and expiry dates.
- Certification is signed by the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (PENRO).