REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11361
Anti-Obstruction of Power Lines Act of 2018
An act ensuring the continuous and uninterrupted transmission and distribution of electricity and the protection of the integrity and reliability of power lines, and providing penalties for violations thereof
- Prohibited Acts
- Power Line Corridor
- Penalties
🚫 PROHIBITED ACTS
- Planting of tall-growing plants of any kind within the power line corridor.
- Constructing or erecting hazardous improvements within the power line corridor.
- Conducting any hazardous activities within the power line corridor.
- Refusing entry to ZAMECO II personnel for maintenance and operation-related activities.
📏 POWER LINE CORRIDOR (PLC)
- NON-HAZARDOUS RIGID STRUCTURE
PLC Safety Clearance for 750VAC – 22KVAC:
– Minimum Vertical Clearance: 3.8 meters
– Minimum Horizontal Clearance: 2.3 meters PLC Safety Clearance for 0VAC – 750VAC:
– Minimum Vertical Clearance: 1.07 meters
– Minimum Horizontal Clearance: 1.5 meters - VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
ZAMECO II reserves the right to conduct pruning, cutting, or clearing of tall-growing plants within the PLC.
⚖️ PENALTIES
In case of violations under the law, ZAMECO II may seek the assistance of the LGU, PNP, or AFP to enforce actions, who are mandated to comply.
🟠 First Offense
- Imprisonment: 1 month and 1 day to 6 months
- Fine: ₱50,000 or both
🟡 Second Offense
- Imprisonment: 6 months and 1 day to 6 years
- Fine: ₱100,000 or both
🔴 Third Offense
- Imprisonment: 6 years and 1 day to 12 years
- Fine: ₱200,000 or both