Section 101Sec./Art. 101

Fishing in Marine Protected Areas, Fishery Reserves, Refuge and Sanctuaries. It shall be unlawful to fish in marine protected areas, fishery reserves, refuge, or fish sanctuaries as declared by the Department or the LGUs.

Upon a summary finding of administrative liability, the offender shall be punished with confiscation of catch and gear, and administrative fine of twice the value of the catch or the amount indicated below, whichever is higher:

(1) Twenty thousand pesos (P20,000.00) for municipal fishing: Provided, That if the offender fails to pay the fine, community service shall be rendered;

(2) Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000.00) for small-scale commercial fishing;

(3) Six hundred thousand pesos (P600,000.00) for medium-scale commercial fishing; and

(4) One million pesos (P1,000,000.00) for large-scale commercial fishing.

Upon conviction by a court of law, violation of this provision shall be punished by imprisonment of two (2) years to six (6) years and a fine twice the amount of the administrative fine, confiscation of catch and gear, and cancellation of license or permit.