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(In' substitution of H. No. !53 19) 
Prepared joint& by the Committees on Environment and Natural1 Resources and Finance, with 
Senator Cayetano and the members of the Commitiees as authors 
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AN ACT 
DECLARING THE BALINSASAYAO TWIN LAKES LOCATED IN THE 
MUNICIPALITIES OF SIBULAN AND SAN JOSE, PROVlNCE OF NEGROS 
ORIENTAL AS A PROTECTED AREA UNDER THE CATEGORY OF NATURAL 
PARK AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
CHAPTER I 
INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Balinsasayao Twin Lakes 
SEC. 2. Land Classification. - All lands of the public domain comprising the 
Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park shall fall under the classification of National Park 
as provided for in the Philippine Constitution. However, Public Lands already classified 
as agricultural and alienable or disposable prior to the passage of this Act shall remain 
as such and may be disposed of pursuant to the provisions of Commonwealth Act No. 
241 or the Public Land Act, as amended. 
SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. - 
(a) "Biodiversity" shall refer to the variety and variability among all living organisms 
and the ecological complex in which they occur. 
(b) "Buffer zones" shall refer to identified areas outside the boundaries of the 
designated protected area that need special development and control in order to 
provide an extra layer around the protected area where restrictions may apply, and 
managed according to the Management Plan and applicable rules and regulations 
issued as provided for in this Act and related statutes. 
(c) "Department" shall refer to the Department of Environment and Natural 
Natural Park Act of 2006". 
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(d) “Ecosystem” shall refer to the community of plants and animals, their physical 
(e) “Management Plan” shall refer to the ifundamental plan, strategy and/or 
scheme which shall guide all activities relating to thte .Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural 
Park in order to attain the objectives of this Act as stated in Section 2 hereof. 
(f) “Natural park” shall refer to a relatively large area not materially altered by 
human activity, where extractive resource uses are not allowed and maintained to 
protect outstanding natural and scenic areas of national or international significance for 
scientific, educational and recreational use. 
(9) “Protected area (PA)” shall refer to identified portions of land and water set 
aside ‘by reason of their unique physical and biological significance, managed to 
enhance biological diversity and protected against destructive human exploitation. 
environment and the interactions between them. 
(h) “secretary” shall refer to the Secretary of the DENR. 
(i) “Tenured migrants” shall refer to individuals and households who have actually 
and continuously occupied public lands which are not alienable and disposable within 
the PA before June 1, 1987 and are substantially dependent on the PA for their 
livelihood. 
(j) “Timber” shall refer to wood having an average diameter of at least fifteen (15) 
centimeters and a length of at least one and a half (I 
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size, sawn or hewn on two or more sides usually referred to as flitch, and all mangrove. 
SEC. 4. Scope. - The Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park shall cover certain 
parcels of land situated in the municipalities of Sibulan and San Jose, Province of 
Negros Oriental. Its boundaries, subject to ground demarcation, are as follows: 
Beginning at a corner marked ”1” on the map being identical to MBM No. 14, 
Project No. 15, A and D LC Map 225; 
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an area of eight thousand sixteen and five hundredths (8,016.05) hectares, more or 
less. 
The above boundaries and scope of the Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park 
shall not be amended except by an act of Congress. 
CHAPTER II 
PROTECTED AREA MANAGEMENT 
SEC. 5. The Protected Area Management Board (PAMB). - There shall be a 
PAMB which shall serve as the highest policy-making body of the Balinsasayao Twin 
Lakes Natural Park. It shall be composed of the following: 
(a) The Regional Executive Director (RED) of the DENR-Region VI1 who shall sit 
(b) The provincial planning and development officer or hidher permanent 
(c) The municipal mayors of Sibulan and San Jose or their respective permanent 
(d) All barangay captains within the Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park; 
(e)Two representatives from the POs and the NGOs accredited by the 
municipalities of Sibulan and San Jose chosen from among themselves in an election 
dulv called bv the DENR-Reaion VI1 for the purpose; and 
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(f) Representatives from national governme, nt agencies operating within the PA 
In the selection of representatives from the POS and the NGOs, the following 
(1 ) Active involvement in the ecological conse rvation, preservation, rehabilitation 
(2) Great potential in community organizing and other development works; 
(3) Favorable track record in community work; and 
(4) Duly accredited by the LGU concerned and the! DENR. 
SEC. 6. Term of Office of the PAM6 Members. - Every member of the PAMB shall 
serve for a term of five years and shall be considered to represent his or her sector and 
deemed to carry the vote of such sector in all matters. In the case of members who are 
government officials, the term of office shall be attached to the office held. 
SEC. 7. Powers and Functions of the PAMB. - The PAMB of the Balinsasayao 
Twin Lakes Natural Park, being the highest policy-making body, shall have the following 
powers and functions: 
(a) Decide and approve matters relating to proposals, work and action plans, 
guidelines and policies, and other activities for the management of the PA; 
(b) Review, approve and adopt the management plans and development programs 
and their respective implementing rules and regulations; 
(c) Recommend and approve the establishment and delineation of zones; 
(d) Establish supplemental criteria and guidelines for park fees for activities 
regulated by this Act or the Management Plan subject to the DENRs approval pursuant 
to Section lO(f) of the NIPAS Act; 
which can potentially contribute to the area’s mana!)ement as determined by DENR. 
criteria shall be primarily considered: 
and protection of the PA; 
(e) Ensure the effective implementation of development activities within the PA; 
(f) Adopt rules and procedures in the conduct of business, roles and 
responsibilities, and discipline of its board members, including the creation of standing 
committees; 
(9) Evaluate the performance and activities of the Office of the PASU; 
(h) Accept donations, approve proposals for funding and budget allocation, and 
(i) Evaluate and recommend compliance to all existing requirements set by the 
0) Recognize the rights and privileges of indigenous communities under the 
(k) Request assistance from any government agency, office, board and private or 
exercise accountability over all funds that may accrue; 
DENR particularly in the issuance of the Environmental Compliance Certificate; 
provisions of this Act and other applicable laws; 
public person to achieve the objectives of this Act; 
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(I) Monitor and evaluate the performanct? of PA personnel, NGOs and the 
communities in biodiversity conservation and soci OCUltUral and economic development, 
and report its assessment to the DENR; and 
(m) Participate in the Selection and design ation process of the DENR in the 
appointment of the PASu. 
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its powers and functions. In case of conflict between administrative orders issued by 
the DENR pursuant to the NIPAS Act and issuances and resolutions issued by the 
PAMB, the DENR Secretary shall decide whether to apply the Department's 
administrative order or withdraw its application in the PA. 
SEC. 8. Office of the Protected Area Superintendent (PASu). - There is hereby 
established the Office of the PASu in charge of the management, protection and 
administration of the PA. The PASu shall be supported by the existing personnel of the 
DENR. The head of office shall be the chief operating officer of the Balinsasayao Twin 
Lakes Natural Park or the PA and shall be accountable to the RED of the DENR- 
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The PASu shall have the following powers and functions: 
(a) Administrative 
(1) Serve as the chief administrative officer of the PA for the purpose of 
(2) Establish a productive partnership with the local community, including groups, 
implementing the Management Plan as detailed in the annual work program; 
in the planning, protection and management of the PA; 
(3) Ensure the performance and high morale of his staff; 
(4) Ensure the proper utilization of annual budget allocations and the proper 
disposition of fees and other funds generated within the PA; 
(5) Develop and implement a park information, education and visitor program; 
(6) Develop and implement a natural history documentation program and oversee 
researches that may be conducted within the area; 
(7) Integrate the roles of the NGO and the DENR staff in the operation of the area; 
(8) Document the processes involved in the establishment and management of 
the PA, with particular reference to the development of relationships with cultural 
communities, tenured migrants, buffer zone residents and others in establishing 
effective protection of the area. 
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person found in any place within PAS who is committing, has committed or is about to 
commit an offense which is prohibited in this Act; 
(2) Enforce rules and regulations established tc) protect the area and preserve the 
area from trespass, damage, injury and illegal occupency; 
(3) Require, when necessary, any person entering or passing through or any part 
of the PA under his jurisdiction, to give the following information: name, address, the 
proposed duration of stay inside the PA and the portion which he intends to visit or has 
visited and such other information of similar nature as may be referred to him; 
(4) Summarily remove or eject from the area persons who have rendered 
themselves obnoxious by disorderly conduct or bad behavior or who have violated any 
of the regulations on the PA; 
(5) Require persons cutting and/or gathering forest products or hunting or fishing- 
within the PA to produce, upon demand, authority or permit to clo so; 
(6) Seize and confiscate timber or other forest products, game birds, animals and 
fish, including instruments, tools and conveyances used inside the PA by unlicensed 
persons, or if licensed, in violation of PA laws, rules and regulations, and to report them 
in accordance with the present rules, regulations and guidelines issued by the 
Secretary concerning confiscation, seizure and disposition 'of illegally cut, gathered, 
transported forest products and other natural resources and confiscated wildlife; and 
(7) Perform such other powers and duties as may from time to time be prescribed 
All DENR employees detailed with the PA at the time of the effectivity of this Act 
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shall be accorded preference to form part of the Office of the PASu. 
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TENURED MIGRANTS 
SEC. 9. Tenured Migrants. - Tenured migrants shall be eligible to become 
stewards of portions of lands within the allowed and designated zones. The PAMB 
shall identify, verify and, subject to Section 56 of Republic Act No. 8371 or the 
Indigenous People's Rights Act (IPRA) of 1997, review all tenure instrument, land 
claims and issuance of permits for resource use within the PA and recommend the 
issuance of the appropriate tenure instrument consistent with the land classification, 
proper and allowed use of resources found therein, and zoning provided in the 
management or successor plans, Farmers who have been cultivating land within the 
PA are considered to be occupying  such lands and shall be entitled to a tenure 
instrument limited to cultivation and residence: Provided, That the rights under such can 
only be transferred to direct descendants. 
Nothing herein shall be construed to mean any diminution of accrued rights earned 
by tenured migrants. If areas occupied by tenured migrants are designated as zones in 
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use zones or buffer zones to be accomplished through just and humane means. 
In the event of termination of a tenure instrument for cause or by voluntary 
surrender of rights, the PASu shall take immediate steps to rehabilitate the area in 
order to return it to its natural state prior to the cultivation or other act by the tenured 
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Exisfing Righfs. - All prior and property and private rights within.the 
PA and ancestral domains already existing and/or vested uypon the effectivity of this Act 
shall be protected and respected in accordance with existing laws. 
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CHAPTER IV 
PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES 
SEC. 11. 
(a)The penalties and qualifications prescribed in- Articles 309 and 310 of the 
Revised Penal Code depending on the value of the resources involved in connection 
with the prohibited act shall be imposed upon any person who: 
(1) Hunts, takes, destroys, disturbs or possesses any timber, forest product, 
natural growing or wild terrestrial or aquatic plants, animals, flora or fauna or products 
derived therefrom, or any form of extraction or use of resources within particularly 
identified regulated or prohibited areas or zones in the  PA^ including private lands, 
without the necessary PA permit, authorization or exemption, as issued or promulgated 
by the PAMB; 
(2) Cuts, gathers, removes or collects timber or any forest products within 
particularly identified prohibited areas or zones in the PA area including private lands, 
without the necessary PA permit, authorization or exemption, as issued or promulgated 
by the PAMB; 
Prohibited Acts and Penalties. - 
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(3) Cuts, destroys any tree or shrubs or other erosion-preventing plants, or builds 
or introduces any structure that would cause erosion in riparian areas of the PA; 
(4) Possesses outside the. PA any timber, forest products, wild terrestrial or 
aquatic plants, animals, flora or fauna so prohibited by the PAMI3 or products derived 
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therefrom which are ascertained to have been taken from the PA. It shall be presumed 
to have been taken from the PA if the subject plant, animals, flora or fauna is found in 
possession or control of persons who traveled to the PA within seventy-two (72) hours 
before the time of 
their arrest; or 
(5) Hunts, collects, removes or destroys endangered or protected species, except 
when collection or removal is for scientific research and is so exempted from this 
prohibition by the PAMB. 
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(IO) years, or both fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court, and the 
restoration and rehabilitation of the damage or, w ,hen appropriate, the ejectment 
therefrom shall be imposed upon any person who: 
(1) Occupies, Settles or possesses any po’rtion of the PA, introduces 
improvements, agricultural or otherwise, or performs “ka$ngin” therein not sanctioned by 
law or without the proper permit and authority as required k y  the PAMB; 
(2) Sells, buys or offers to sell or buy any real property or rights within particularly 
identified regulated areas or zones in the PA; 
(3) Occupies or possesses any portion of lands within the PA by using force, 
intimidation, threat, deceit or by taking advantage of the absence or tolerance of the 
rightful possessor, occupant or claimant; 
(4) Uses explosives, noxious substances or electricity far fishing within the PA. 
The possession of explosives, noxious or poisonous substances, electro-fishing devices 
and paraphernalia, or fish caught through explosives, noxious or poisonous substances 
or electricity within and nearby fishing areas or fishing boats shall constitute prima facie 
evidence that the possessor thereof committed the act herein prohibited; 
(5) Destroys, damages, mutilates, defaces or commits any act of vandalism on 
any object of natural beauty, object of anthropological or cultural importance, or non- 
renewable resource within the PA; 
(6) Throws, discharges or dumps within the protected zone any substance that is 
deleterious or potentially deleterious to ‘the ecosystem or to the plants, animals or 
inhabitants in the protected and buffer areas, or committing same activities within the 
buffer zone without appropriate permit or authority; 
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(7) Alters, removes, destroys or defaces any boundary markers, monuments or 
interpretative signs relating to the PA; 
(8) Causes damage to road,’ trails and pathways; 
(9) Engages in any degree or form location/exploration, quarrying or extraction of 
mineral; 
( I O )  Obstructs or hinders the enforcement of this Act, its related laws, rules and 
regulations. 
(c) A fine ranging from Five thousand,pesos (P5,OOO.OO) to One hundred thousand 
pesos (PlOO,OOO.OO), 
or imprisonment ranging from one year to six years, or both fine 
and imprisonment at the discretion of the court shall be imposed upon any person who: 
(1)Violates any rules and regulations promulgated by the PAMB or its duly 
authorized delegate or any agreement or commitment reached before the PAMB; 
(2) Deals any product illegally derived from the PA such as, but not limited to, 
selling, buying, offering to sell or buy any timber, forest product, natural growing or wild 
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resource from within particularly identified regulated or $prohibited areas or zones in the 
PA without the necessary permit, authorization or exemption for the utilization, and/or 
extraction thereof as provided by this Act and other existing laws, rules and regulations; 
(3) Uses any equipment which facilitates extraction of resources, regardless of 
such intention or purpose within the PA without the necessary PA permit or 
authorization; 
(4) Leaves debris, refuse or garbage in exposed or unsanitary condition anywhere 
(5) Enters any portion of the PA for purposes of mountain climbing, camping, 
spelunking, study, research or recreational visit without the necessary permit or 
authorization. 
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be prepared by the PAMB in coordination with the appropriate offices of the DENR. 
If the act is committed by a corporation, organization, partnership or association, 
the penalty shall be imposed on the chief executive officer and/or board of trustees of 
the corporation, organization or managing partner of the partnership or association. 
Valuation of the damage shall take into account biodiversity and conservation 
considerations as well as aesthetic and scenic value. Valuation by the DENR or the 
concerned government agency shall be presumed correct unless proven otherwise. 
Any person who shall induce or conspire with another person or persons to commit 
any of the acts prohibited in this Act or suffer their workers to commit any of the same 
shall be liable in the same manner as the one actually performing the act. 
Administrafive Confiscation and Fine. - Administrative proceedings 
for violation of the foregoing prohibited acts shall proceed independently and wittiout 
prejudice to judicial action. 
The PAMB through the Office of the PASu is hereby 
empowered to impose an administrative fine ranging from Five thousand pesos 
(P5,OOO.OO) to One hundred fifty thousand pesos (PI 50,000.00) andlor the cancellation 
of permit or license issued. Decisions of the Office of the PASu may be appealed within 
thirty (30) days from the receipt of the decision to the PAMB Executive Committee. The 
decision of the PAMB Executive Committee is appealable to the DENR Secretary within 
a period of sixty (60) days from the receipt of the decision. 
All conveyances, vessels, equipment, paraphernalia, implements, gear, tools and 
similar devices shall be subject to immediate administrative confiscation by the Office of 
the PASu upon apprehension without prejudice to criminal action. Once the proper 
criminal action is filed in the regular courts, the said conveyances, vessels, equipment, 
paraphernalia, implements, gear, tools and similar devices shall be in custodia legis but 
shall continue to be subject to administrative confiscation and may only be released by 
the trial court to the owner pending trial upon consultation with the PASu and with 
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proper consideration of the pending adminiiistrative proceedings and the potential 
forfeiture of the said objects. 
Administrative fines collected and the proceeds of the sale of all objects 
administratively or judicially confiscated or forfeited pursuant hereto shall accrue to the 
Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park Fund. Tho procedure for the sale thereof shall 
be promulgated by the PAMB. 
Special Prosecutor and Retainea' ~ounsel. - Within thirty (30) days 
from the effectivity of this Act, the Department of Justbce (DOJ) shall appoint a special 
prosecutor to whom all cases of violation of laws, rules and regulations in the PA shall 
be assigned. Such Special Prosecutor shall coordinate ,with. the PAMB and the PASu 
in the performance of hidher duties and assist in the training of wardens and rangers in 
arrest and criminal procedures. The PAMB may retain the services of a counsel to 
prosecute and/or assist in the prosecution of cases under the direct control and 
supervision of the regular or special prosecutor and to defend the members of the 
PAMB, the PASu and the staff, or any person assisting in the protection, conservation 
and sustainable development of the PA, against any legal action related to their 
powers, functions and responsibilities as provided in this Act or as delegated or tasked 
by the PAMB. 
SEC. 13. 
CHAPTER V 
BALINSASAYAO TWIN LAKES NATURAL PARK FUNDS 
SEC. 14. 
Balinsasayao Twin, Lakes Natural Park Fund. - There is hereby 
established a trust fund to be known as the Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park 
Fund for purposes of financing projects of the PA. All income generated from the 
operation of the system or management of wild flora and fauna in the PA shall accrue 
to the fund. These income shall be derived from fees from permitted sale and export of 
flora and fauna and other resources from the PA, proceeds from lease of multiple-use 
areas, contributions from industries and facilities directly benefiting from the PA, and 
such other fees and income derived from the operation of the PA. 
The fund may be augmented by grants, donations, endowment from various 
sources, domestic or foreign, for purposes related to their functions: Provided, That 
the fund shall be deposited as a special account in the National Treasury and 
disbursements therefom shall be made solely for the 'protection, maintenance, 
administration and management of the Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park and duly 
approved projects endorsed by the PAMB in accordance with existing accounting and 
budgeting rules and regulations: Provided, further, That the fund shall not be used to 
cover personal services expenditures. 
The LGUs shall continue to impose and collect all other fees not enumerated 
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by the PAMB: Provided, That such add-ons shall be determined based on the 
contribution of the LGUs in the maintenance and protection of the PA. 
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EXISTING FACILITIES AND UTILIZATION O F  RESOURCES 
SEC. 15. 
Existing Facilities Wifhin the PA. - Within sixty (60) days from the 
effectivity of this Act, major existing facilities such as roads, buildings, water systems, 
transmission lines, communication facilities, heavy equipment, and irrigation facilities 
existing within the boundaries of the PA shall submit project description to the PAMB 
through the PASu. 
The PAMB, with the assistance of the DENR, shall determine whether the 
existence of such facility and its future plan and operations will be detrimental to the PA 
or whether conditions for its operation shall be imposed. If any such conditions are 
violated, the owner of the facility shall be liable to pay a fine of Five thousand pesos 
(P5,OOO.OO) for every violation. Upon reaching a total fine of Five hundred thousand 
pesos (P500,000.00), the PAMB through the PASu and deputizing other government 
entities, shall cause the cessation and demolition of the facility at the cost of its owner. 
Existing facilities allowed to remain within the PA may be charged a reasonable 
royalty by the DENR. All income from such royalty shall accrue to the Mt. Hilong-Hilong 
Protected Area Fund. 
Utilization of Resources. - Any exploitation of or utilization of 
nonrenewable resources within the PA shall not be allowed. Energy projects, whether 
renewable or otherwise, shall be permitted only through an Act of Congress, Provided, 
that the exploitation of renewable energy up to three megawatts capacity shall be 
exempt from such requirement. 
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CHAPTER VI1 
APPROPRIATION AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 
SEC. 17. 
Reporting Responsibility. - The PASu, through the PAMB, shall 
submit an annual accomplishment report to the Secretary of the DENR on the activities 
undertaken in the PA. 
Appropriations. - The Secretary shall immediately include in the 
Department's program the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 19. Construction and Supplefoty Application of Existing Laws. The 
provisions of this Act shall be construed liberally in favor of achieving biodiversity 
conservation, protection and sustainable development Provisions of Republic Act No. 
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1992 and existing forestry laws, and their coirrespondirig rules and regulations not 
inconsistent hereto shall have the suppletory effect in the implementation of this Act.. 
Separability Clause. - If any part or Section of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional, such declaration shall not affect the other parts or sections hereof. 
Repealing Clause. - All other existing laws, rules and regulations 
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modiftied accordingly. 
Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in a national newspaper of general 
circulation available in the PA. This Act shall be translated in a dialect known in the PA 
by the DENR within thirty (30) days from approval hereof and shall be posted for three 
consecutive weeks in conspicuous place in the provincial, municipal and barangay halls 
within the PA as well as in three other public places frequented by the public. 
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