QuestionsQuestions (PCA ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 01)
It took effect on November 2, 1990. Effective that date, all copra dealers, copra exporters, and oil millers (including their buying stations) must comply with the Table of Premia and Discounts at various copra moisture contents.
Mold infection in a copra delivery should not exceed ten percent (10%).
The delivery shall be rejected if mold infection is more than ten percent (10%).
Within twenty-four (24) working hours, the dealer must advise the nearest oil miller or copra exporter of the rejection so the latter can warn against buying the rejected poor quality copra.
They must advise the nearest copra buyer (oil-miller, copra exporter, or copra dealer). The Order text mirrors the same notice concept tied to the 24 working hours requirement stated for the dealer; students should treat it as part of the same notification obligation under Section 2.
Copra goma refers to an undesirable component/presence in copra. Any delivery containing copra goma is discounted based on the extent of presence: 10% → 1.5% penalty; 15% → 2.30% penalty; 20% → 3.00% penalty; more than 20% → rejected.
When the presence of copra goma is more than 20%.
They are discounted at one percent (1%) for every one percent (1%) of dust/foreign matter.
It is subject to mutual agreement of buyer and seller.
From August 1, 1990 to October 31, 1990.
They must post copies of the Administrative Order in conspicuous places in English and in dialect translation effective November 2, 1990.
They must inform their sellers (farmers or other small dealers) of the detailed provisions of the Order, and they must also post copies effective November 2, 1990.
They conduct the same information campaign for the guidance of all copra producers.
Non-processing of application for export and/or non-issuance of export clearance/permit to load; and cancellation or suspension of the Certificate of Registration.
A fine of not more than P20,000.00 and imprisonment of not more than five (5) years.
The penalty is imposed on the officer authorizing, permitting, or tolerating the violation.
After serving the sentence, the alien is immediately deported; if a naturalized citizen, his certificate of naturalization shall be cancelled.
All orders, rules, and regulations inconsistent with the foregoing provisions are repealed or modified accordingly.
No. While most sections take effect on November 2, 1990, Section 5 is expressly excepted. The campaign requirements run from August 1, 1990 to October 31, 1990.