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Fisheries Administrative Order No. 246-1, s. 2018 amending FAQ No. 246 on the Banning the Operation of Danish Seine and Modified Danish Seine in Philippine Waters.

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Use restrictions Offences/penalties Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette and/or in two newspapers of general circulation.
Abstract

This Administrative Order, consisting of five sections, amends the prohibition of performing operations using Danish Seine and Modified Danish Seine in Philippine Waters. Amendments establish that shall be unlawful for any person to operate municipal and commercial fishing boats using Danish Seine or Modified Danish Seine in catching fish in Philippine waters. Mere possession of Danish Seine or Modified Danish Seine and/or its paraphernalia by a fisherfolk or by any person in a fishing ground or inside a fishing vessel shall constitute a prima facie evidence that the fisherfolk or the person has committed this violation. The owner, operator, boat captain, master fisher and recruiter/organizer violating this Order shall, upon summary finding of administrative liability, suffer the penalty of administrative fine equivalent to five times the value of fish caught or 2,000,0000 Pesos, whichever is higher, and confiscation of catch and gear. The fish workers who participated in the operation of Danish Seine or Modified Danish Seine shall be penalized by a fine of 20,000 Pesos or community service in case of failure to pay the fine. Upon conviction by a court of law, the boat captain, fisherfolk, and recruiter or organizer of fish workers shall be punished with imprisonment of 2 to 10 years and a fine equivalent to twice the amount of the administrative fine.

Full text
English
Website
www.bfar.da.gov.ph

References - Legislation

Amends

Fisheries Administrative Order No. 246, s. 2013 banning the Operation of Danish Seine and Modified Danish Seine in Philippine Waters.

Legislation | Philippines | 2013

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Use restrictions, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX