Proviso.
Section 50
SEC. 50. Proviso.—The provisions of this article shall not apply to persons gathering sponges outside of the limits of the concessions, provided the daily amount of sponges gathered by them does not exceed five kilograms.
Act No. 4003 (Fisheries Act) Section 50
Act No. 4003 (Fisheries Act) Section 50
Other provisions in CHAPTER II
- Section 45: Statement of sponges collected.
- Section 46: Privilege of erecting necessary plant.
- Section 47: Size limit and classification.
- Section 48: Requirements.
- Section 49: Prohibition.
- Section 51: License to take hawksbill turtles.
- Section 52: Who may apply for licenses to take hawksbill turtles.
- Section 53: Application for license to take hawksbill turtles.
- Section 54: Record of turtles taken.
- Section 55: Special permit.
CitationAct No. 4003 (Fisheries Act) Section 50 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).
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