Republic Act No. 3048, enacted on June 17, 1961, prohibits the operation of trawl fishing in Philippine waters that are seven fathoms deep or less. It allows city and municipal councils to create regulations for the use of small trawls, specifically those operated by fishing boats with a gross tonnage of three tons or less, subject to approval by the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Violators of this Act may face penalties including fines up to one thousand pesos, imprisonment for up to one year, or both, at the court's discretion. The law took effect upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette on November 13, 1961.
June 17, 1961
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 3048
AN ACT PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF TRAWLS IN FISHING AREAS SEVEN FATHOMS DEEP OR LESS
No person, association or corporation shall operate trawl fishing in fishing areas of the Philippines seven fathoms deep or less: Provided, however, That city and municipal councils may promulgate, subject to the approval of the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources, ordinances regulating the operation of baby trawls, or those using fishing boats three tons gross or less, in municipal waters. aisa dc
SECTION 2. Any person, association or corporation who violates the provision of this Act shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand pesos or imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both, in the discretion of the Court.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 17, 1961
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 57, No. 46, p. 8277 on November 13, 1961