Republic Act No. 6145: An act amending sections one and two of republic act numbered fifty four hundred seventy-four

In plain language

Amends Republic Act No. 5474 to prohibit the catching, selling, and possession of the fish species "ipon" during specific months in Ilocos Norte, imposes penalties for violations, and repeals inconsistent provisions.

Prohibits catching, selling, and possession of "ipon" fish during specified months in Ilocos Norte.

Imposes fines up to 200 pesos or imprisonment of at least six months, or both, for violations.

Assigns criminal liability to responsible officials of associations or corporations.

Repeals inconsistent provisions of other laws.

fish regulation

Ilocos Norte

criminal law

agriculture

REPUBLIC ACT No. 6145

An Act Amending Sections One and Two of Republic Act Numbered Fifty Four Hundred Seventy-Four

Repealed by Republic Act No. 7326

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress Assembled:

Section 1

Sections one and two of Republic Act Numbered Fifty-four hundred seventy-four are hereby amended to read as follows:

> "Sec. 1. It shall be unlawful for any person, association or corporation to catch or cause to be caught, sell, offer to sell, purchase, or have in possession any of the fish specie called "ipon" during the months of September to October and February to March for the whole Province of Ilocos Norte. > > "Sec. 2. Any violation of this Act shall be punished by a fine not exceeding two hundred pesos or with imprisonment of not less than six months, or both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court. If the violation is committed by an association or corporation the criminal liability shall devolve upon the president, director, manager or managing partner responsible thereof."

Section 2

Any provision of law inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed.

Section 3

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: November 9, 1970.

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