Unlawful fishing in deep-sea fisheries.
Section 78
SEC. 78. Unlawful fishing in deep-sea fisheries.—Any person, association or corporation violating any of the provisions of Article V of this Act or any order or regulation deriving force from its provisions shall be punished for each offense by a fine of not more than five thousand pesos, or imprisonment, for not more than one year, or both, in the discretion of the court: Provided, That in the case of an association or corporation, the president or manager shall be directly responsible for the acts of his employees or laborers if it is proven that the latter acted with his knowledge; otherwise the responsibility shall extend only as far as fine is concerned: Provided, further, That in the absence of a known owner of the vessel, the master, patron or person in charge of such vessel shall be responsible for any violation of this Act: And provided, finally, That in case of a second offense, the vessel together with its tackle, apparel, furniture and stores shall be forfeited to the Government.