Act No. 738

Law Summary

SECTION 1: Appropriation of Funds

Legal Principle/Provision: This section appropriates the sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) from a larger fund allocated by the United States Congress for agricultural relief in the Philippine Islands.
Key Definitions Introduced:
- Insular Purchasing Agent: The official responsible for the procurement of draft cattle.
- Draft Cattle: Cattle intended for agricultural use.
Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined:
- Funds are to be used for:
  - Preliminary expenses related to the purchase of draft cattle.
  - Visits to ports and countries where cattle can be procured.
  - Securing immunization against rinderpest for the cattle.
  - Payment for transportation and delivery of the cattle to the Philippine Islands.
Relevant Timeframes/Deadlines: None specified, but the appropriation is intended for immediate use.
Penalties/Liabilities: None mentioned.

• Appropriates $100,000 from a total of $3,000,000 for agricultural relief. • Funds are to cover various costs related to the purchase and importation of draft cattle. • The appropriation is specifically for preliminary expenses.

SECTION 2: Management and Accountability of Funds

Legal Principle/Provision: This section mandates that the appropriated funds shall be expended by the Insular Purchasing Agent, who must account for the expenditures as prescribed by law.
Key Definitions Introduced: None.
Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined:
- Expenditures must be properly accounted for by the Insular Purchasing Agent.
Relevant Timeframes/Deadlines: None specified.
Penalties/Liabilities: Non-compliance with accounting may lead to legal accountability under applicable laws.

• Insular Purchasing Agent is responsible for the expenditure of the appropriated funds. • All expenditures must be documented in accordance with existing laws.

SECTION 3: Expedited Passage of the Act

Legal Principle/Provision: This section states that the Act's passage is expedited due to the public good, in accordance with a previous legislative procedure act.
Key Definitions Introduced: None.
Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined:
- The Act must be passed swiftly to address urgent agricultural needs.
Relevant Timeframes/Deadlines: Immediate enactment is emphasized.
Penalties/Liabilities: None mentioned.

• The bill's passage is expedited for the public good. • References a previous act regarding legislative procedures.

SECTION 4: Effectivity of the Act

Legal Principle/Provision: This section establishes that the Act shall take effect upon its passage.
Key Definitions Introduced: None.
Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined: None.
Relevant Timeframes/Deadlines: The Act is effective immediately upon passage.
Penalties/Liabilities: None mentioned.

• Act becomes effective immediately after passage.

Key Takeaways

Act No. 738 appropriates $100,000 for the urgent purchase of draft cattle to alleviate agricultural conditions in the Philippine Islands.
The Insular Purchasing Agent is tasked with managing and accounting for these funds as per legal requirements.
The Act prioritizes expedient passage to address pressing agricultural needs and takes effect immediately upon approval.