RA 8550 (The Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998) Section 29

Registration and Licensing of Fishing Gears Used in Commercial Fishing.

Section 29

SEC. 29. Registration and Licensing of Fishing Gears Used in Commercial Fishing. - Before a commercial fishing vessel holding a commercial fishing vessel license may begin fishing operations in Philippine waters, the fishing gear it will utilize in fishing shall be registered and a license granted therefore. The Department shall promulgate guidelines to implement this provision within sixty (60) days from approval of this Code.

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