Section 24Sec./Art. 24

Penalties. - Non-compliance by foreign civilian ships and aircraft with the pertinent provisions of this Act, which constitutes a violation of existing fisheries, environmental, customs, fiscal, immigration, sanitary, or other special laws, shall be punishable under the provisions of such laws.

If the non-compliance does not constitute a violation of existing laws, the same shall be punishable by imprisonment of six (6) months and one (1) day to two (2) years and two (2) months, or a fine of One million two hundred thousand US dollars (US$1,200,000) or its equivalent in Philippine currency, or both imprisonment and fine, at the discretion of the court.

The penalty shall be imposed upon the master of the ship or the captain of the aircraft, or the owner or operator of the ship or aircraft, as the case may be. If the owner or operator is a corporation, partnership, or any other juridical person, the penalty shall be imposed upon the president or head thereof.