Act No. 4003 (Fisheries Act) Section 23

Fees for fish caught.

Section 23

SEC. 23. Fees for fish caught.—The Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources may by regulation fix the fees to be collected for fish caught at a rate of not less than one peso nor more than three pesos per ton, gross weight, or one per centum of the selling price thereof, as well as the manner of their collection: Provided, That only one fee shall be collected: And provided, further, That said regulations shall not interfere with the free movement and disposition by any person of fish caught in accordance with the provisions of this article.

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