Regulation on Danish Seine Fishing Operations

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BFAR FISHERIES ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 222, S. 2003: Regulation on Danish Seine Fishing Operations

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Regulation on Danish Seine Fishing Operations

Law: Bfar Fisheries Administrative Order No. 222, S. 2003

Decision Date: Oct 30, 2003

Regulating the operation of Danish Seine and Modified Danish Seine, this order prohibits their use in municipal waters while allowing limited operation beyond 15 kilometers from shore, imposing severe penalties for violations to protect marine habitats.

Law Summary

Prohibition on Operation

Operating Danish Seine and Modified Danish Seine is unlawful within municipal waters, bays, and management areas.
Modified Danish Seine operation is permitted beyond 15 km from shorelines provided it does not use tom weights or destructive methods, and net mesh size is not less than 3 cm.

Penalties for Violations

Violators including operators, boat captains, master fishermen, recruiters, or organizers face imprisonment of 2 to 10 years.
Fines range from P100,000 to P500,000.
The court may impose both imprisonment and fines at its discretion.
Confiscation of catch and fishing gear is mandatory.

Repeal Clause

All inconsistent previous orders, rules, and regulations or parts thereof are repealed or modified accordingly.

Effectivity of the Order

The Order takes effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette and/or two newspapers of general circulation.
It also becomes effective 15 days after registration with the Office of National Administrative Registrar.

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