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    This document summarizes RA 9175, an act regulating the ownership, possession, sale, importation, and use of chainsaws in the Philippines to prevent illegal logging. It defines key terms like "chainsaw" and establishes that only those with proper permits, like a subsisting timber license agreement, can legally possess or use chainsaws. It outlines penalties for offenses like selling chainsaws without a permit, unlawful importation or tampering with serial numbers, and actual unlawful use of chainsaws, with imprisonment and fines prescribed. The goal is to curb illegal logging and forest destruction facilitated by chainsaw use through regulated ownership and permitting.

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    This document summarizes RA 9175, an act regulating the ownership, possession, sale, importation, and use of chainsaws in the Philippines to prevent illegal logging. It defines key terms like "chainsaw" and establishes that only those with proper permits, like a subsisting timber license agreement, can legally possess or use chainsaws. It outlines penalties for offenses like selling chainsaws without a permit, unlawful importation or tampering with serial numbers, and actual unlawful use of chainsaws, with imprisonment and fines prescribed. The goal is to curb illegal logging and forest destruction facilitated by chainsaw use through regulated ownership and permitting.

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    This document summarizes RA 9175, an act regulating the ownership, possession, sale, importation, and use of chainsaws in the Philippines to prevent illegal logging. It defines key terms like "chainsaw" and establishes that only those with proper permits, like a subsisting timber license agreement, can legally possess or use chainsaws. It outlines penalties for offenses like selling chainsaws without a permit, unlawful importation or tampering with serial numbers, and actual unlawful use of chainsaws, with imprisonment and fines prescribed. The goal is to curb illegal logging and forest destruction facilitated by chainsaw use through regulated ownership and permitting.

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    Ra 9175

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    John Mark Carpio
    This document summarizes RA 9175, an act regulating the ownership, possession, sale, importation, and use of chainsaws in the Philippines to prevent illegal logging. It defines key terms like "chainsaw" and establishes that only those with proper permits, like a subsisting timber license agreement, can legally possess or use chainsaws. It outlines penalties for offenses like selling chainsaws without a permit, unlawful importation or tampering with serial numbers, and actual unlawful use of chainsaws, with imprisonment and fines prescribed. The goal is to curb illegal logging and forest destruction facilitated by chainsaw use through regulated ownership and permitting.

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    RA 9175

    AN ACT REGULATING THE OWNERSHIP, POSSESSION, SALE, IMPORTATION


    AND USE OF CHAINSAWS, PENALIZING VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND FOR
    OTHER PURPOSES

    Section 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Chain Saw Act of 2002".

    Declaration Policy.
    – It is the policy of the State consistent with the Constitution, to conserve, develop and protect
    the forest resources under sustainable management. Toward this end, the State shall
    pursue an aggressive forest protection program geared towards eliminating illegal logging and
    other forms of forest destruction which are being facilitated with the use of chain saws. The
    State shall therefore regulate the ownership, possession, sale, transfer, importation and/or
    use of chain saws to prevent them from being used in illegal logging or unauthorized clearing
    of forests.

    Section 3. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act, the term:

    (a) "Chain saw" shall refer to any portable power saw or similar cutting implement,
    rendered operative by an electric or internal combustion engine or similar means, that
    may be used for, but is not limited to, the felling of trees or the cutting of timber;

    (b) "Chain saw dealer" shall refer to a person, natural or juridical, engaged in the
    manufacture, importation, distribution, purchase and/or sale of chain saws;

    (c) "Department" shall refer to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources;
    and

    (d) "Secretary" shall refer to the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural
    Resources.

    PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO POSSESS OR USE CHAIN SAW

    1. Has a subsiding timber license agreement , or a private land timber permit’

    2. Is an orchard and fruit tree farmer

    3. Is an industrial tree farmer


    4. Shall use the chain saw for a legal purpose

    Is a licensed wood processor and the chain saw shall be used for the cutting of timber that had
    been legally sold to said applicant

    PENAL PROVISIONS

    (a) Selling, Purchasing, Re-selling, Transferring, Distributing or Possessing a Chain Saw


    Without a Proper Permit. - Any person who sells, purchases, transfer the ownership,
    distributes or otherwise disposes or possesses a chain saw without first securing the necessary
    permit from the Department shall be punished with imprisonment of four (4) years, two (2)
    months and one (1) day to six (6) years or a fine of not less than Fifteen thousand pesos
    (P15,000.00) but not more Thirty thousand pesos (30,000.00) or both at the discretion of the
    court, and the chain saw/s confiscated in favor of the government.

    (2) Unlawful Importation or Manufacturing of Chain Saw. - Any person who imports or
    manufactures a chain saw without obtaining prior authorization from the Department shall be
    punished by imprisonment of not less than one (1) month nor more than six (6) months and a
    fine of not less than One thousand pesos (P1,000.00) for more than Four thousand pesos
    (P4,000.00)

    (3) Tampering of Engine Serial Number. - Any person who is found to have defaced or
    tampered with the original registered engine serial number of any chain saw unit shall be
    punished by imprisonment of not less than one (1) month nor more than six (6) months and a fine
    of not less than One thousand pesos (P1,000.00) nor more than Four thousand pesos (P4,000.00)

    (4) Actual Unlawful Use of Chain Saw. - Any person who is found to be in possession of a
    chain saw and uses the same to cut trees and timber in forest land or elsewhere except as
    authorized by the Department shall be penalized with imprisonment of six (6) years and one (1)
    day to eight (8) years or a fine of not less that Thirty thousand pesos (P30,000.00) but not more
    than Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00) or both at the discretion of the court without prejudice to
    being prosecuted for a separate offense that may have been simultaneously committed. The chain
    saw unlawfully used shall be likewise confiscated in favor of the government.

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