PD 705 Section 53

Criminal Prosecution.

Section 53

SEC. 53. Criminal Prosecution.—Kaingineros, squatters, cultural minorities and other occupants who entered into forest lands before the effectivity of this Code, without permits or authority, shall not be prosecuted: Provided, That they do not increase their clearings: Provided, Further, That they undertake, within two (2) months from notice thereof, the activities which will be imposed upon them by the Bureau in accordance with a management plan calculated to conserve and protect forest resources. E. SPECIAL USES

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