For effective implementation of the guide-lines on the confiscation, forfeiture and disposition of conveyances under DENR Administrative Order No. 59, Series of 1990 pursuant to the provisions of Section 68 of Presidential Decree No. 705, as amended, and as further amended by Executive Order No. 277, Series of 1987 and other forestry laws, rules and regulations, the following clarificatory guidelines are hereby issued for the guidance and compliance of all concerned:

1. As provided for in Section 4 of DENR Administrative Order No. 59, Series of 1990, forest officers and/or natural resources officers, or deputized officers of the DENR are authorized only to seize conveyances subject to pertinent policies and guidelines.

2. Only the Secretary can confiscate/forfeit or release said conveyances, subject to the same guidelines.

3. Whenever a seizure is made under these rules, the forest officers or natural resources officers concerned shall submit a report thereof within three (3) days to the Office of the Assistant Director, Forest Management Bureau, for evaluation, instead of directly submitting the same to the Secretary as provided for in Section 6 of DAO 59, Series of 1990.

This Circular takes effect immediately.

Adopted: 1 Apr. 1991