Question & AnswerQ&A (MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 11)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 2274 is to authorize the establishment and maintenance of a freshwater clam (cabibi) experimental and demonstration station at Sitio Catayaoan, Cagayan River, Municipality Lal-lo, Province of Cagayan, and to appropriate funds for this purpose.
The freshwater clam propagation station shall be established and maintained under the supervision of the Director of Fisheries.
The station is to be established at Sitio Catayaoan, Cagayan River, Municipality Lal-lo, Province of Cagayan.
An initial amount of fifty thousand pesos is authorized to be appropriated for the establishment of the freshwater clam propagation station.
The initial appropriation will be sourced out of any funds in the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated.
The initial appropriation was intended for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1960.
Thereafter, the necessary amount for the operation of the freshwater clam propagation station shall be included in the annual General Appropriation Act.
The Act takes effect upon the date the funds authorized to be appropriated have been provided for.
No, Republic Act No. 2274 does not specify any penalties for non-compliance within its text.
The significance lies in promoting the propagation and sustainable development of freshwater clams (cabibi), which can contribute to local fisheries development and economic benefits.