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Republic Act
Approved June 17, 1961

Republic Act No. 3048

An act prohibiting the operation of trawls in fishing areas seven fathoms deep or less.

An Act Prohibiting the Operation of Trawls in Fishing Areas Seven Fathoms Deep or Less.

In plain language

This act prohibits trawl fishing in Philippine waters less than seven fathoms deep, allows city and municipal councils to regulate baby trawls and small fishing boats, and imposes penalties for violations.

  • Prohibition of trawl fishing in areas seven fathoms deep or less
  • Allowance for municipalities to regulate baby trawls and small fishing boats
  • Penalties for violations up to one thousand pesos fine or one year imprisonment
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REPUBLIC ACT No. 3048

AN ACT PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF TRAWLS IN FISHING AREAS SEVEN FATHOMS DEEP OR LESS.

Section 1

No person, association or corporation shall operate trawl fishing in fishing areas of the Philippines seven fathoms deep or less: Provided, however, That city and municipal councils may promulgate, subject to the approval of the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources, ordinances regulating the operation of baby trawls, or those using fishing boats three tons gross or less, in municipal waters.

Section 2

Any person, association or corporation who violates the provision of this Act shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand pesos or imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both, in the discretion of the Court.

Section 3

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: June 17, 1961

For information and research only, and not legal advice. This text may not reflect later amendments. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.