PD 979 Section 1

Title.

Section 1

SECTION 1. Title.—This Decree shall be known as the Marine Pollution Decree of 1976.

Other provisions in PD 979

Preamble
Section 2: Statement of Policy.
Section 3: Definition of Terms.
Section 4: Prohibited Acts.
Section 5
Section 6: Enforcement and Implementation.
Section 7: Penalties for Violations.
Section 8: Containment—Recovery System.
Section 9: Repealing Clause.
Section 10: Effectivity.

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CitationPD 979 Section 1 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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