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    The document discusses aquaculture and fishery laws and regulations in the Philippines. It outlines provisions for the disposition of public lands for fishery purposes, requirements for fishpond lease agreements, and rules around abandoned fishponds. It also discusses licensing for fish pens and cages, as well as fishing reserves, refuges, and sanctuaries.

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    The document discusses aquaculture and fishery laws and regulations in the Philippines. It outlines provisions for the disposition of public lands for fishery purposes, requirements for fishpond lease agreements, and rules around abandoned fishponds. It also discusses licensing for fish pens and cages, as well as fishing reserves, refuges, and sanctuaries.

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    The document discusses aquaculture and fishery laws and regulations in the Philippines. It outlines provisions for the disposition of public lands for fishery purposes, requirements for fishpond lease agreements, and rules around abandoned fishponds. It also discusses licensing for fish pens and cages, as well as fishing reserves, refuges, and sanctuaries.

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    AQUACULTURE

    What is the disposition of public lands


    for fishery purposes?

     Public lands for fishery operations shall not


    be disposed or alienated.
    What is FLA ( Fishpond Lease
    Agreement)?


    It may be issued for public
    lands that may be declared
    available for fishpond
    development.
    What if it has been expired?

    The current lessees shall be given priority and entitled


    to an extension of 25 years.
    Lease of fishponds
     A. No more than 50 hectares for individuals and
    250 hectares for corporations.

    B. The lease shall be for a period of 25 years and renewable


    for another 25 years.

    C. Lease rates for fishpond areas shall be determined by


    Department of Agriculture.
     D. Thearea leased shall be developed and producing on a
    commercial scale within 3 years from the approval of the lease
    contract.

    E. The fishpond shall not be subleased


    in whole or in part.

    F. The transfer or assignment of rights to FLA shall be


    allowed only upon prior written approval of the DA.
     G. The lessee shall undertake reforestation for river banks, bays,
    streams, and seashore fronting the dike of his fishpond subject to
    the rules and regulations.

    H. The lessee shall provide facilities that will


    minimize environmental pollution.
    What is the code of practice for
    Aquaculture?
    To outline the general principles and guidelines for environmentally
    sound design and operation to promote the sustainable development
    of the industry.
    What if there’s an abandoned
    fishponds?
     It can be reverted to their original mangrove state.
    What if there is an absentee on fishpond
    lease agreement holder?
     Itshall result in the automatic cancellation of the improvements
    thereon forfeited in favor of the government.
    License to Operate Fish Pens, Fish
    Cages and Fish Traps
     It shall be constructed and shall operate only within established
    zones duly designated by LGUs in consultation with FARMCs
    concerned
    Grant of Privileges for Operation of
    Fish pens
     No new concessions, licenses, permits, leases and similar
    privileges for the establishment or operation of fish pens, fish
    cages, fish corrals/traps and other similar structures shall be
    granted.
    FISHERY RESERVES,
    REFUGE AND
    SANCTUARIES
    Fishing areas reserves for exclusive use
    of government
     Those areas in the Philippine waters beyond (15) kilometres
    from the shoreline for propagation, educational, research, and
    scientific purposes.
    Fish refuge and sanctuaries
     The DA may establish fish refuge and sanctuaries to be administered in
    the manner prescribed by the BFAR and set aside areas for the
    cultivation of mangroves to strengthen the habitat and the spawning
    grounds of fish.
     The Court held that the offense of illegal fishing is committed when a
    person catches, takes or gathers or causes to be caught, taken or gathered fish,
    fishery or aquatic products in Philippine waters with the use of explosives,
    electricity, obnoxious or poisonous substances.  The law creates a presumption that
    illegal fishing has been committed when:  (a)  explosives, obnoxious or poisonous
    substances or equipment or device for electric fishing are found in a fishing boat or
    in the possession of a fisherman; or (b)  when fish caught or killed with the... use of
    explosives, obnoxious or poisonous substances or by electricity are found in a
    fishing boat. 

    RICHARD HIZON v. HONORABLE COURT OF APPEALS


    G.R. No. 119619, December 13. 1996

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