Section 67. Preferential Right of Private Land-owner. —

The owner of private lands shall have the preferential right to exploit the quarry resources found therein: Provided, That he shall not be required to secure a permit to extract or remove quarry resources on his land for his personal use.

[Pursuant to Sec. 534 (5), Local Government Code (1991):]

The following provisions are hereby repealed or amended insofar as they are inconsistent with the provisions of this Code: x x x Section 52, 53, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, and 74 of Presidential Decree No. 463, as amended; x x x