Chainsaw Act of 2002

REPUBLIC ACT
NO. 9175
“CHAIN SAW ACT OF 2002“
KURT ADRIAN TADURAN AND JARED JAMES sANTOS
“CHAIN SAW ACT OF 2002"
AN ACT REGULATING THE
OWNERSHIP,POSSESSION,
SALE, IMPORTATION AND USE
OF CHAIN SAWS, PENALIZING
VIOLATIONS THEREOF
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
It is the policy of the state
consistent with the constitution:
1. To conserve
2. To develop
3. To protect--- the forest resources
under sustainable management.
Chainsaw- any portable power saw or similar
cutting implement, or similar means, that
may be used for, but is not limited to, the
felling of trees or the cutting of timber.
Chainsaw dealer- person, natural or juridical,
engaged in the manufacture,
importation, distribution, purchase
and/or sale of chainsaws.
Department of Environment and Natural
Resources(DENR)-is responsible for the
conservation, management, and development
of the country's environment and natural
resources.
Chainsaws shall only be sold and/or imported by
manufacturers, dealers and/or private owners who
are duly authorized by the Department.
1. Has a subsisting timber license agreement,
production sharing agreement, or similar
agreements, or a private land timber permit;
2. Is an orchard and fruit tree farmer;
3. Is an industrial tree farmer;
4. Is a licensed wood processor and the chainsaw
shall be used for the cutting of timber that has been
legally sold to said applicant; or
5. Shall use the chainsaw for a legal purpose.
Within a period of three (3) months from
effectivity hereof, all persons who own or are
otherwise in possession of chainsaws must
register the same with the Department,
through any of its Community Environment
and Natural Resources Office, which shall issue
the corresponding registration certificate or
permit if it finds such persons to be qualified
hereunder.
Every permit to possess and/or use a chainsaw for
legitimate purpose shall be valid for two (2) years upon
issuance: Provided, that permits to possess and use
chainsaw issued to non-commercial orchard and fruit
tree farmers shall be valid for a period of five (5) years
upon issuance. For this purpose, the Department shall be
allowed to collect reasonable registration fees for the
effective implementation of this Act.
“Selling, Purchasing, Re-selling, Transferring,
Distributing or Possessing a Chainsaw Without a
Proper Permit.”
IMPRISONMENT4 Years 2 months and 1 day to 6
years OR FINE Not less than P15,000 but not
more than P300,000.
“Unlawful Importation or Manufacturing of
Chainsaw”
IMPRISONMENT of not less than 1 month nor

more than 6 months or FINE of Not less than
P1,000 nor more than P4,000.
“Tampering of Engine serial Number”
IMPRISONMENT of not less than 1 month nor

more than 6 months or FINE of Not less than
P1,000 nor more than P4,000.
“Actual Unlawful Use of Chainsaw”
IMPRISONMENT of not less than 6 years and 1 day

to 8 years or FINE Not less than P30,000 but not
more than P50,000
 If the violation under this Section is committed by
or through the command or order of another
person, partnership or corporation.
 If the offender is a public official or employee
 The chainsaws confiscated

Any person who voluntarily gives information
leading to the recovery or confiscation of an
unregistered chainsaw and the conviction of
persons charged thereof shall be entitled to a
reward equivalent to twenty (20%) of the value of
the chainsaw unit/s. The Department is authorized
to include in its budget the amount necessary to
carry out the purpose of this section.
The Secretary shall issue the implementing rules
and regulations within ninety (90) days upon
approval of this Act. He shall likewise organize an
office within the Department to ensure that the
requirements imposed by this Act may be complied
with qualified persons, within the shortest possible
time, at the least possible expense.
In the Province of Palawan, the provisions of this
Act shall be implemented by the Palawan
Council for Sustainable Development pursuant
to Republic act No. 7611 or the Strategic
Environmental Plan for Palawan.
The Secretary may revoke any
Certificate of Registration or permit
previously issued to a person found
violating the provisions of this Act, or
the rules and regulations issued
pursuant thereto.
“If you cut down a
forest, it doesn't
matter how many
sawmills you have
if there are no more
trees.”
~ Susan George

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REPUBLIC ACT

IMPRISONMENT of not less than 1 month nor

IMPRISONMENT of not less than 1 month nor

IMPRISONMENT of not less than 6 years and 1 day

 If the offender is a public official or employee

 The chainsaws confiscated

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