The proposed Bantay‑Dagat, Yaman‑Lokal Act would give coastal cities and towns full control over the first 15 km of their surrounding waters, let them collect a special “resource‑rent” fee from fishing and related activities, and require that all of that money be used for local fisheries protection, enforcement, and community support.
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HB09043 · Sources: BatasWatch
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Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.