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Act No. 3572 to prohibit the cutting of tindalo, akle or molave trees

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Legislation
Date
1929
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to prohibit the cutting of tindalo, akle or molave trees, under certain conditions, and to penalize violations thereof.
Subject
Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Timber extraction/logging Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

The cutting in the public forests of tindalo, akle, or molave trees less than sixty centimeters in diameters measured at a height of four feet from the ground (breast high) is hereby prohibited. Any person, company or corporation violating the provisions of this Act shall be punished by a fine of not more than fifty pesos or imprisonment for not more than fifteen days, or both, and to pay, besides, two times the amount of the tax on the timber cut: Provided, That in the case of a company or corporation, the president or manager shall be directly responsible for the acts of his employees or laborers if it proven that the latter acted with his knowledge; other wise the responsibility will extend only as far as fine is concerned. All tindalo, akle, or molave timber cut in violation of this Act shall be forfeited to the Government.

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