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Section 13Sec./Art. 13
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Section 42 of the Act is hereby deleted and replaced with a new Section 42, to read as follows:
"SEC. 42. Port State Measures. The Department is authorized to adopt port state measures that must be complied with by foreign fishing vessels. These measures shall include: prior notification of port entry; use of designated ports; restrictions on port entry and landing or transhipment of fish; restrictions on supplies and services; catch and other documentation requirements; port inspections; and other related measures.
Transhipment by Philippine Flagged Fishing Vessels shall be regulated by the Department in a manner consistent with the Philippines commitment to conventions and international agreements."
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