Prohibition of the use of obnoxious or poisonous substance in fishing.
Section 11
SEC. 11. Prohibition of the use of obnoxious or poisonous substance in fishing.—The use of any obnoxious or poisonous substance liable to stupefy, disable, or cause death of fishes or other aquatic animals for the taking of the same; or the placing of any such substance in fresh or marine waters of the Philippine Islands where it may cause the stupefaction, disablement, or death of fishes and is intended to cause such stupefaction, disablement, or death; or the gathering by any means of the fishes or other aquatic animals stupefied, disabled or killed by the action of poisonous or obnoxious substance shall be unlawful: Provided, however, That the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources may issue permits for the use of poisonous or obnoxious substances in taking fish or other aquatic animals in limited numbers for scientific purposes only. Such authorized party must have the permit with him ready to exhibit on demand of any peace officer or deputy authorized in section five hereof to enforce the provisions of this Act.