Law Summary

Introduction

This document is an Administrative Order issued by the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) amending previous orders in compliance with Executive Order No. 554, Series of 2006, regarding fees and charges related to export clearances and documentation.

Elimination of Regulatory Fees

• Legal Principle: The order eliminates all fees and charges imposed by the BPI for export clearances, inspections, permits, certificates, and other documentation requirements.
• Key Definitions:
  • Export Clearances: Documentation required for the legal export of plants and plant products.
  • Regulatory Fees: Charges previously required for processing export-related documentation.
• Important Requirements:
  • While fees are eliminated, the BPI still mandates the necessary certificates and/or clearances for exporting plants and materials capable of harboring plant pests.
• Cross-References:
  • This order aligns with the International Plant Protection Convention and is governed by the provisions of Presidential Decree No. 1433 (Plant Quarantine Law).

Implementation Timeline

• Effective Date: This order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in one (1) newspaper of general circulation.

Conclusion

• Adoption Date: The order was adopted on January 26, 2007, and signed by Secretary Arthur C. Yap.
• Recommendation: Approval was recommended by Joel S. Rudinas, CESO IV, Officer-in-Charge of BPI.

Key Takeaways

• The BPI Administrative Order No. 05, s. 2007 abolishes all previously required fees related to export clearances, aligning with Executive Order No. 554.
• Despite the elimination of fees, compliance with necessary certification for exports remains mandatory.
• The order takes effect 15 days post-publication, reinforcing the ongoing regulatory framework for plant exports as per existing laws.