Fishing rights reserved for exclusive use of the Government.
Section 73
SEC. 73. Fishing rights reserved for exclusive use of the Government.—Upon the recommendation of the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Governor-General may designate by proclamation any area or areas in the Philippine waters as fishery reservations for the exclusive use of the Government of the Philippine Islands or of any of its branches, or of the inhabitants thereof, or for the culture of fish and other aquatic animals for educational and scientific purposes.
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CitationAct No. 4003 (Fisheries Act) Section 73 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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