Prohibited Acts and Penalties (Sec.

48 & 49)

 Depend

on the Prohibited Act that is committed. ranges from P300.00 to 1,000,000.00 and/or imprisonment of 1 day to 6 years.

It

Littering, throwing, dumping of waste matters in public places, such as roads, sidewalks, canals, esteros or parks, and establishment, or causing or permitting the same.
(1)

Fine: P300 P1,000, or Community service: 1-15 days in LGU where violation was made, or both.

Penalty Fine: P300 1,000, or Imprisonment: 1-15 days, or both

Penalty Fine: P300 1,000, or Imprisonment: 1-15 days, or both

Fine: P1,000 P3,000, or Imprisonment: 1-15 days, or both.

Penalty Fine: P1,000 - 3,000, or Imprisonment: 15 days 6 months, or both

Penalty Fine: P1,000 3,000, or Imprisonment: 15 days 6 months, or both

Penalty Fine: P1,000 3,000, or Imprisonment: 15 days 6 months, or both

First Offense: Fine of P5,000 + 5-10% of net income during the previous year

Penalty First Offense: Fine of P500,000 + 5-10% of net income during the previous year Subsequent Violations: Imprisonment of 1-3 yrs. In addition to the fine.

Penalty First Offense: Fine of P500,000 + 5-10% of net income during the previous year; Subsequent Violations: Imprisonment of 1-3 yrs. In addition to the fine.

Penalty First Offense: Fine of P500,000 + 5-10% of net income during the previous year

Penalty Fine: P10,000 200,000, or Imprisonment: 30 days 3 years, or both

Penalty Fine: P10,000 P200,000, or Imprisonment: 30 days 3 years, or both

Penalty Fine: P100,000 P1M, or Imprisonment: 1-6 years, or both

Penalty Fine: P100,000 P1M, or Imprisonment: 1-6 years, or both

Penalty Fine: P100,000 P1M, or Imprisonment: 1-6 years, or both

The following cases or actions may be filed: 1. Civil 2. Criminal 3. Administrative

Any citizen may file civil, criminal or administrative action against:

1.

Any person who violates or fails to comply with RA 9003 and its IRR.

2.

DENR or other implementing agencies for orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with RA 9003.
Public officer who willfully or grossly neglects performance of duty, abuses his authority, and in any manner, improperly performs his duties under RA 9003 and its IRR

3.

RA 9003 provides that no case or suit can be filed until

after a public officer or alleged violator has been given a

30-day notice during which no appropriate action has been taken by the alleged offender.

Yes. The law provides that the fine and/or penalty shall be imposed upon conviction. The requirement of conviction means that a case has to be filed in court against a person who commits a prohibited act and judgment has to be rendered by the court finding the person guilty of committing the prohibited act.

The chief executive officer, president, general manager, managing partner or such other officer-in-charge shall be liable.

If the offender is an alien, he or she shall be deported without further administrative proceedings after serving his/her sentence.

No. The fines prescribed under RA 9003 shall be increased by at least 10 percent every three years to compensate for inflation and to maintain the deterrent function of such fines.

Refers to cases filed against those who file citizen suit by any person, institution or other implementing agency. TEST: Whether or not said legal action is to harass, vex, exert undue pressure or stifle legal resources. 30 days for investigating prosecutor to determine If SLAPP, case dismissed with attorneys fees and double damages.

Handbook on the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. By the Philippine Environmental Governance Program (DENR). 2003 Ed., Manila. Environmental Laws in the Philippines. Compiled and Edited by the CBSI Editorial Staff. 3rd Edition., 2005. RA 9003, THE ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT,A DISSECTION INTO POLICY IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES.

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