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

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
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, establishes the prohibition of performing operations using Danish Seine and Modified Danish Seine in Philippine Waters. The operator, boat captain, master fisherman and recruiter/organizer violating this Order shall suffer a penalty of imprisonment from two to ten years and a fine not less than one hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) to five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) or both fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court. The catch and gear shall be confiscated.

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

References - Legislation

Amended by

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.

Legislation | Philippines | 2018

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX