Law Summary
SECTION 1: Discontinuation of Stamp Affixation
- Explanation: This section states that the requirement to affix stamps on cattle registration and transfer certificates, as outlined in Act No. 1147, will be discontinued effective upon the enactment of this law.
- Key Definitions:
- "Certificates of Registration": Official documents for the registration of cattle.
- "Certificates of Transfer": Documents for the transfer of ownership of cattle.
- Requirements/Procedures:
- New certificates will be prescribed by the Executive Secretary and approved by the Insular Auditor.
- Certificates must be serially numbered and include a stamped imprint.
- The printing of these certificates will be conducted by the Director of Printing.
- Certificates will be kept in custody by the Director of Printing, except when issued to provincial treasurers upon approved requisition.
- Timeframes: The changes take effect immediately upon the law's enactment.
- Accountability: Provincial treasurers must account for all certificates at face value to the Auditor.
- Reporting: The Director of Printing is required to submit a monthly report to the Auditor detailing certificate inventory.
SECTION 2: Registration Charges for Large Cattle
- Explanation: This section abolishes the free registration provision for large cattle previously stated in Act No. 1147 and introduces a fee for registration.
- Key Definitions:
- "Large Cattle": Refers to specific types of livestock previously eligible for free registration.
- Requirements/Procedures:
- Certificates of registration or reregistration will only be issued after the payment of a fee of one peso.
- Animals not reregistered before the enactment date must follow the new registration procedures and fees.
- Timeframes: Effective immediately upon the law's enactment.
- Penalties: Non-compliance with registration requirements will incur penalties similar to those previously established.
SECTION 3: Repeal of Conflicting Provisions
- Explanation: This section explicitly repeals any provisions in Act No. 1147 that conflict with the new regulations established by Act No. 1465.
- Cross-Reference: Directly references provisions from Act No. 1147 that are rendered inoperative.
SECTION 4: Expedited Passage
- Explanation: This section indicates the urgency of the law's enactment for public good.
- Procedure: The law is expedited in accordance with the procedures outlined in a prior act from September 26, 1900.
SECTION 5: Effectivity
- Explanation: This section establishes the effective date of the Act.
- Timeframes: The Act shall take effect on July 1, 1906.
Key Takeaways
- The Act eliminates the requirement for stamp affixation on cattle registration and transfer certificates, introducing a new format for these documents.
- A fee of one peso is now required for the registration of large cattle, replacing the previous free registration provision.
- All conflicting provisions from Act No. 1147 are repealed to ensure compliance with the new regulations.
- The Act is prioritized for swift approval, reflecting the urgency of its provisions for public welfare.
- The law officially takes effect on July 1, 1906.