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Section 94Sec./Art. 94
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Conversion of Mangroves. - It shall be unlawful for any person to convert mangroves into fishponds or for any other purposes.
Violation of the provision of this section shall be punished by imprisonment of six (6) years and one (1) day to twelve (12) years and/or a fine of Eighty thousand pesos (P80,000.00): Provided, That if the area requires rehabilitation or restoration as determined by the court, the offender should also be required to restore or compensate for the restoration of the damage.
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