Practice question
A private salvager plans to remove archaeological objects from the seabed in the Philippine contiguous zone and claims the State may intervene only if a customs offense has already occurred. Analyze the stated objection under Section 6 of Republic Act No. 12064 without determining ownership of any particular artifact.
Legal references
- Republic Act No. 12064, Philippine Maritime Zones Act, Sections 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 13: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/98027
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