PD 704 Section 31

Fishing areas reserved for exclusive use of government.

Section 31

SEC. 31. Fishing areas reserved for exclusive use of government.—Upon the recommendation of the Director, the Secretary may designate by fishery administrative order, area or areas in Philippine waters as fishery reservation for the exclusive use of the Government or of any of its political subdivisions, agencies or instrumentalities, or of the inhabitants of any municipality, or for the culture of fish and other aquatic animals for educational, research and scientific purposes.

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Section 32: Fish refuges and sanctuaries.

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