PD 463 Section 81

Pollution from Mine Wastes and Mill Tailings.

Section 81

SEC. 81. Pollution from Mine Wastes and Mill Tailings. - Any person who willfully cause or permits sludge or tailings and other mine and mill wastes to accumulate in, or flow from his mining claims so as to cause danger, injury, or obstruction to any public road, rivers, or streams or other public property shall be punished, upon conviction, by a fine not exceeding five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) or imprisonment not exceeding six (6) years, or both in the discretion of the court besides paying compensation for the damage caused thereby.

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