An Act Reserving for the Exclusive Use of the Government the Fishing Rights in the Waters of the Bay Along the Shore Line of the Eastern Boundary of the Iwahig Penal Colony for a Distance Seaward of One and One-Quarter Statute Miles
Act No. 1594, enacted on February 15, 1907, reserves fishing rights in the waters of the bay along the eastern boundary of the Iwahig Penal Colony in Palawan for the exclusive use of the government. This reservation is intended to support the subsistence needs of prisoners, prison officials, and their families, as well as any pardoned or released prisoners who may continue to reside in the colony. The Act was expedited for passage due to its importance for public welfare and took effect immediately upon enactment.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Act No. 1594
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
February 15, 1907
ACT NO. 1594
AN ACT RESERVING FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE GOVERNMENT THE FISHING RIGHTS IN THE WATERS OF THE BAY ALONG THE SHORE LINE OF THE EASTERN BOUNDARY OF THE IWAHIG PENAL COLONY FOR A DISTANCE SEAWARD OF ONE AND ONE-QUARTER STATUTE MILES
SECTION 1. The fishing rights in the waters of the bay along the shore line of the eastern boundary of the Iwahig Penal Colony, Island of Palawan, for a distance seaward of one and one-quarter statute miles are hereby reserved for the exclusive use of the Government, for the subsistence and maintenance of the prisoners, the prison officials and their families in said colony, and such pardoned or released prisoners as may continue to reside therein.
SECTION 2. The public good requiring the speedy enactment of this bill, the passage of the same is hereby expedited in accordance with section two of "An Act prescribing the order of procedure by the Commission in the enactment of laws," passed September twenty-sixth on its passage. TIADCc
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on its passage.
ENACTED, February 15, 1907.
Cite This Law
An Act Reserving for the Exclusive Use of the Government the Fishing Rights in the Waters of the Bay Along the Shore Line of the Eastern Boundary of the Iwahig Penal Colony for a Distance Seaward of One and One-Quarter Statute Miles, Act No. 1594, Feb 15, 1907 (Philippines)
An Act Reserving for the Exclusive Use of the Government the Fishing Rights in the Waters of the Bay Along the Shore Line of the Eastern Boundary of the Iwahig Penal Colony for a Distance Seaward of One and One-Quarter Statute Miles, Act No. 1594 (Phil. 1907)
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