Section 1
SECTION 1. A logging ban is hereby imposed within the third district of the Province of Negros Occidental.
Republic Act No. 9741 (RA 9741) — An Act Imposing a Logging Ban in the Third District to the Province of Negros Occidental
Republic Act No. 9741 (RA 9741) — An Act Imposing a Logging Ban in the Third District to the Province of Negros Occidental
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Section 2
SEC. 2. For purposes of this Act, "logging" shall refer to the process, work or business of cutting down trees for commercial purposes.
Section 3
SEC. 3. The harvesting of planted species within tree plantations and the tree-cutting activities for projects approved by the government and only for basic services such as, but not limited to, public works, energy development or water utilities are exempted from this Act: Provided, That any harvesting or cutting of tree species shall comply with all pertinent environment and forestry laws, rules and regulations.
Section 4
SEC. 4. The Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.
Section 5
SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. Approved, (Sgd.) JUAN PONCE ENRILE (Sgd.) PROSPERO C. NOGRALES President of Senate Speaker of the House of Representatives This Act which originated in the House of Representatives was finally passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate on April 29, 2008 and July 28, 2009, respectively. (Sgd.) EMMA LIRIO-REYES (Sgd.) MARILYN B. BARUA-YAP Secretary of Senate Secretary General House of Representatives Approved: NOV 03 2009 (Sgd.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL - ARROYO President of the Philippines
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