Section 15Sec./Art. 15

Penalties. - Without prejudice to civil and administrative liability, the following penalties shall be imposed upon any person, both natural and juridical, found guilty of committing any of the prohibited acts specified in Section 6 of this Act.

(a) First Offense - the penalty of arresto mayor or a fine of Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00), or both, at the discretion of the court;

(b) Second Offense - the penalty of prison correccional or a fine of One hundred thousand pesos (100,000,00), or both, at the discretion of the court; and

(c) Third Offense - the penalty of prison mayor or a fine of Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000.00), or both, at the discretion of the court.

If the offenses are committed by or in conspiracy with an officer or employee of the owner or operator of the power line, such officer or employees shall suffer a penalty one (1) degree higher than the penalty provided herein.

The local building official who issued a building permit n violation of Section 14 of this Act shall be meted a penalty one (1) degree higher than the penalty provided herein and shall forthwith suffer the penalty of dismissal.