Anti-Electro-Fishing Act
Republic Act No. 6451, enacted on June 17, 1972, prohibits electro-fishing in the freshwater areas of the Philippines, except for authorized research, educational, or scientific purposes. The law defines electro-fishing as the use of electricity to capture fish and other aquatic animals. Violators face penalties of six months to one year of imprisonment and fines ranging from 500 to 1,000 pesos, along with confiscation of related equipment. Additionally, individuals in leadership positions within organizations may be held liable if they allow such violations. The act took effect immediately upon approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 6451
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 17, 1972
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6451
AN ACT PROHIBITING ELECTRO-FISHING AND PUNISHING VIOLATIONS THEREOF
SECTION 1. Except for research, educational and scientific purposes, authorized by the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources, it shall be unlawful for any person to engage in electro-fishing in any of the fresh-water areas of the Philippines. cdt
SECTION 2. As used in this Act, the term "electro-fishing" means that method of catching fish in which electricity generated by dry cell storage batteries, electric generators or other sources of electric power, is utilized to stupefy, disable or kill fish and other aquatic animals; the term "fresh-water areas" shall include all rivers, lakes, swamps, marshes, dams, irrigation canals and other bodies of fresh-water in the Philippines; and the term "person" shall include natural and artificial persons.
SECTION 3. The penalty of imprisonment ranging from six months to one year and a fine of five hundred to one thousand pesos shall be imposed on any person guilty of violating Section one of this Act, and, in addition, all the apparatus and paraphernalia including the boat used in the electro-fishing shall be confiscated and forfeited in favor of the Government.
In case of juridical persons, the partner, president, director or manager who consents to or knowingly tolerates such violation shall be held liable as a co-principal. acd
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 17, 1972
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 68, No. 42, p. 8162-R on October 16, 1972
Cite This Law
Anti-Electro-Fishing Act, Republic Act No. 6451, Jun 17, 1972 (Philippines)
Anti-Electro-Fishing Act, Republic Act No. 6451 (Phil. 1972)
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